Women with osteoporosis or low bone density show a 40% increased risk of hearing loss, possibly due to abnormal bone remodeling and changes in the pathways involved in bone homeostasis.

The chemical bisphenol F (BPF) found in many plastics induces epigenetic changes to a gene that is vital for neurological development.

Participating in music-making or singing benefits cognition in adults with dementia or mild cognitive impairment, a meta-analysis including almost 500 participants finds.

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) improves brain function, including boosting neurogenesis, BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor), and spatial memory in the hippocampus of rats.