Maintaining regular savings habits and paying off credit card debt on time are two stable financial behaviours that significantly lead to improved mental health, University of South Australia finance experts have found.

As the development of smart contact lenses is on the rise, concerns about radiation exposure and eye health continue to grow, posing potential risks such as cataracts and ocular disorders. Addressing this challenge, researchers at Waseda University have developed advanced MXene-coated lenses that shield the eyes against electromagnetic radiation while maintaining hydration and high optical clarity. This wearable breakthrough opens new possibilities for safer, next-generation eyewear technologies in healthcare and beyond.

Children born to mothers who are very obese with a BMI of 35 or higher are at heightened risk of being admitted to hospital for an infection, finds a long term study published in the open access journal BMJ Medicine. The findings highlight the importance of maintaining a healthy body weight before and after the pregnancy, say the researchers.

Following a low calorie diet is linked to a heightened risk of depressive symptoms, finds research published in the open access journal, BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. Men and those who are overweight may be especially vulnerable to the effects of restrictive eating, the findings suggest.

A European study involving experts from the Università Cattolica, Rome campus - Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS together with a network of British and Spanish scientists and clinicians, published in the journal Lancet Regional Health - Europe, shows the effectiveness of this preventive prophylaxis.