Research Papers

Multimorbidity, meaning the presence of two or more chronic diseases, has become increasingly common over recent decades. This study looked…

Anxiety disorders affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide and are linked to significant distress, impaired functioning and increased suicide risk…

Neurodevelopmental conditions arise early in life and shape thinking, behaviour, and learning. Autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, Down…

This study examined whether medications taken for long periods can leave lasting effects in the gut microbiome. Although…

This randomized controlled trial investigated whether practising mindfulness during exercise could improve how people feel while…

Mold is common in Chinese homes because many regions have warm, humid climates, and surveys show that around one in ten households…

Ultra‑processed foods (UPFs) now make up a large share of what US infants and toddlers eat. These products often contain cosmetic…

This study is a cross‑sectional analysis of more than 2,000 adults, which looked at whether blood vitamin C levels were linked to brain…

APOE, a gene that moves cholesterol and fat around the body, is a major genetic modifier of Alzheimer disease, with one of its variants, APOE4…

Difficulties with mental health can arise from biological factors or stressful life experiences, and many individuals turn to online environments for…

This study explores an emerging discovery on the causation of coeliac disease, being that it may partly arise from differences in how the immune…

Moisture problems inside homes create conditions that allow mold and bacteria to grow, especially when leaks, flooding or hidden dampness occur…

This prospective cohort study examined whether the thymus, an organ known for shaping the health of the immune system early in life…

This review describes how diet can act as a long‑term regulator of the immune system by shaping the gut microbiota and influencing…

This study was a randomised controlled trial that investigated whether eating one avocado per day for 26 weeks affected blood lipid levels and insulin…

Gastrointestinal (GI) motility is important for digestion, nutrient absorption and waste removal, and is regulated by interactions between…

Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced by certain species of fungi (moulds). More than 500 mycotoxins have been identified and human…

Mental health difficulties, including depression and anxiety, are common among university students and can affect academic performance…

This is a cross-sectional observational study that investigated the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) in human organs such as the brain…

This article examined the role of zinc in regulating inflammation, oxidative stress and cardiovascular health, with a focus on its role in inflammatory…

Diet is considered a modifiable risk factor for dementia, but previous research on dairy intake specifically has produced inconsistent findings…

This cross-sectional observational study examined how food preferences relate to brain health. Growing evidence suggests that overall…

Dietary phytochemicals are naturally occurring compounds in plants that have been linked to potential health benefits, including reduced…

This study was a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials that investigated whether breathwork interventions…

The gut microbiome influences immune health by producing compounds from dietary aromatic amino acids (AAAs), including…

Exposure to natural environments has been associated with improvements in psychological wellbeing, including reduced stress and improved mental…

Preservatives are commonly used in processed foods to extend shelf life. Although these additives are considered safe within regulated…

Bone strength is influenced by bone size and bone mineral density, with peak bone mass reached in early adulthood. The amount of bone…

Depression is a common mental health condition associated with low mood, poor motivation, impaired functioning and significant impacts on quality…

This review examines the role of the immune system in maintaining health across the lifespan, highlighting that immunity extends beyond infection…

Cognitive decline and dementia are common health concerns in older adults. Although increasing age is the strongest risk factor, several lifestyle…

Meditation programs in schools have gained interest due to their potential to improve attention, emotional regulation, executive functioning…

Dietary fiber is the indigestible component of plant foods that reaches the colon, where it interacts with gut microorganisms. Fermentable fiber…

Maternal nutrition during pregnancy plays a key role in fetal development and long-term health outcomes in offspring. Both inadequate…

Urbanisation has been linked to a higher prevalence of immune-related diseases. One proposed explanation is the biodiversity hypothesis…

Interest in improving the body’s response to stress has increased the amount of research into how the autonomic nervous system is affected…

This editorial article introduces AI, Brain and Child (ABC), an open-access journal focused on research on the use of artificial intelligence (AI)…

Vitamin D is best known for its role in bone health, but growing evidence suggests that it may also affect the immune system, gut function…

This article examines how diet influences the immune system and the development of autoimmune diseases, with a particular focus on a cellular…

This longitudinal study used data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study, a large US research project that follows children…

Allergies are influenced not only by the immune system itself, but also by the microbes that live in the gut and the substances those microbes produce…

This study looked at whether using artificial intelligence (AI) writing tools such as large language models (LLMs) during essay writing affects…

This scoping review examined neuroimaging research on how exposure to nature may affect the brain, attention, stress, and emotional…

Depression is a common mental health condition often accompanied by physical symptoms such as sleep problems, fatigue, pain, and digestive…

This study is a synthesis of 12 papers examining diet and reproductive health across preconception, pregnancy, postpartum…

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterised by persistent inflammation and progressive joint degradation…

Screen use among infants and young children has increased substantially in recent years, often exceeding recommended limits. Given that…

This study was a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated the effectiveness of manual…