Using screens with others and using them in a more interactive way can have a positive impact on children's well-being, according to Australian research, which has looked at how kids feel while they ...

In striking new statistics, experts warn of social media’s growing grip on young people, with use among children and teens soaring by more than 200% since before COVID and showing no sign of decline.

Around two-thirds of pregnancies have weight gain that is more or less than recommended and is associated with complications such as preterm birth, large birth weight, and admission to intensive care.

A large study finds that regularly speaking more than one language could help you age in a healthier way. Researchers looked at data from more than 86,000 older adults from across 27 European ...

Though many people may benefit from setting life goals, new research led by Curtin University has revealed working towards unachievable targets could in fact have a negative impact on overall ...

An analysis of national climate plans released today at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil warns that countries are failing to carry out core work required to reduce emissions by halting and reversing ...

The risk of dying is six times higher among patients who become short of breath after being admitted to hospital, according to international researchers who analysed data on patient-rated shortness of ...

A global review of tiny sea animals called foraminifera has identified 57 new living species, including three from NZ waters. The NZ-led research team used DNA sequencing and physical structure to ...

A cup of coffee a day could protect against a common heart condition that is a cause of heart failure, stroke and premature death. Atrial fibrillation (AF)– an irregular heartbeat – affects one in ...

Large language models such as ChatGPT and Deepseek can still struggle to pick up when someone is expressing a factually untrue belief, according to international researchers. The team tested 24 of the ...

European scientists say that when political leaders frame unprovoked attacks as acts of defence, their followers fight harder, and both people and artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots easily fall for ...

A keto diet may somewhat improve symptoms of depression, according to international researchers analysing previous studies on the impact of keto diets on mental health. The low-carb, high-fat diet ...