New Scientist - 91色情片 / /build/images/ns-logo-scaled.ed2dc11a.png daily 1 /article/2531651-fluctuating-oestrogen-levels-may-alter-how-drugs-enter-womens-brains/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:00:59 +0100 Oestrogen levels fluctuate throughout a woman's menstrual cycle, which may impact how efficiently a drug that targets the brain can reach its destination 2531651-fluctuating-oestrogen-levels-may-alter-how-drugs-enter-womens-brains|2531651 /article/2531606-you-should-turn-off-fans-when-its-too-hot-but-how-hot-is-too-hot/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:50:59 +0100 Fans can make you hotter rather than cooler, but the temperature at which you should turn them off depends on several factors, including your age and the humidity level 2531606-you-should-turn-off-fans-when-its-too-hot-but-how-hot-is-too-hot|2531606 /article/2530933-unapproved-gene-therapy-for-boosting-longevity-is-set-to-go-on-sale/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:14:33 +0100 A gene therapy that instructs cells to produce more of an anti-ageing protein called klotho is about to be offered by a US company at overseas clinics to bypass FDA rules 2530933-unapproved-gene-therapy-for-boosting-longevity-is-set-to-go-on-sale|2530933 /article/2531319-woman-with-alzheimers-starts-conversing-again-after-taking-psilocybin/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:00:24 +0100 A woman with severe Alzheimer's disease who hadn't spoken more than monosyllables in years began initiating conversation after a single dose of psilocybin 2531319-woman-with-alzheimers-starts-conversing-again-after-taking-psilocybin|2531319 /article/2529751-how-menopause-radically-changes-the-brain-and-what-happens-after/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:05 +0100 The brain undergoes a full renovation during menopause. Although these changes are profound, we鈥檙e learning that the long-term impact needn鈥檛 be all bad 2529751-how-menopause-radically-changes-the-brain-and-what-happens-after|2529751 /article/2531241-faecal-transplant-makes-the-brains-of-old-mice-act-young-again/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:48:29 +0100 Older mice that received a faecal microbiome transplant from younger animals went on to have improved brain plasticity, which suggests their brains could overcome a neurological condition that is typically successfully treated only in childhood 2531241-faecal-transplant-makes-the-brains-of-old-mice-act-young-again|2531241 /article/2530917-can-prebiotics-probiotics-or-postbiotics-help-your-ageing-microbiome/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:28 +0100 The disruption of your gut microbiome is a major consequence, and possible cause, of ageing. Columnist Graham Lawton looks into recent trials examining whether it can be replenished through diet and prebiotics, probiotics or postbiotics 2530917-can-prebiotics-probiotics-or-postbiotics-help-your-ageing-microbiome|2530917 /article/2530733-cervical-cancer-deaths-have-plummeted-thanks-to-hpv-vaccine/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:30:22 +0100 We already know the vaccine against human papillomavirus, or HPV, greatly reduces infections and cases of cervical cancer, and now we have the first evidence it prevents deaths too 2530733-cervical-cancer-deaths-have-plummeted-thanks-to-hpv-vaccine|2530733 /article/2530657-chilling-the-body-with-drugs-could-limit-brain-damage-from-stroke/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:00:21 +0100 Putting brain cells into a hibernation-like state via drugs that cool down core body temperature may help to preserve them following a stroke 2530657-chilling-the-body-with-drugs-could-limit-brain-damage-from-stroke|2530657 /article/2530334-sperm-have-been-made-magnetic-to-allow-ivf-inside-the-body/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:00:35 +0100 IVF could be done inside the body using a revolutionary technique that reduces the invasiveness of the traditional fertility treatment 2530334-sperm-have-been-made-magnetic-to-allow-ivf-inside-the-body|2530334 /article/2530341-the-social-media-ban-is-an-experiment-heres-how-it-will-be-studied/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:59:29 +0100 Scientists have long grappled with how to measure the effect of social media on children. Now, the UK government has announced a total ban for everyone under 16, and researchers are rushing to design rigorous studies before it comes into effect 2530341-the-social-media-ban-is-an-experiment-heres-how-it-will-be-studied|2530341 /article/mg27035991-900-why-controversial-ideas-in-science-shouldnt-always-be-dismissed/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0100 Researchers suggesting that the keto diet could treat mental health conditions find themselves uncomfortably aligned with people like vaccine-sceptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr, but that is not a reason to reject the idea mg27035991-900-why-controversial-ideas-in-science-shouldnt-always-be-dismissed|2529673 /article/2528588-understanding-anorexias-grip-on-the-brain-could-unlock-new-therapies/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:00:41 +0100 One-third of people with anorexia nervosa don鈥檛 recover and treatment has remained stagnant for years. Now we鈥檙e beginning to understand how the condition takes over the mind 2528588-understanding-anorexias-grip-on-the-brain-could-unlock-new-therapies|2528588 /article/2529853-vaping-after-quitting-smoking-is-linked-to-lung-cancer/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:47 +0100 A study of 4.5 million people suggests that ex-smokers who take up vaping are more at risk of dying from lung cancer than people who quit without the use of e-cigarettes 2529853-vaping-after-quitting-smoking-is-linked-to-lung-cancer|2529853 /article/2529403-unpicking-endometriosis-reveals-how-it-affects-more-than-the-pelvis/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:22 +0100 Endometriosis is usually thought of as a gynaecological condition, but a huge study shows it has links with cholesterol levels, inflammation and an altered microbiome 2529403-unpicking-endometriosis-reveals-how-it-affects-more-than-the-pelvis|2529403 /article/2529507-you-could-get-some-of-the-benefits-of-sleep-without-having-to-nod-off/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:38:02 +0100 Mice seemed to reap some of the benefits of sleep by having their brain activity stimulated while they were awake, and the researchers plan to test the approach on people 2529507-you-could-get-some-of-the-benefits-of-sleep-without-having-to-nod-off|2529507 /article/2529355-are-we-getting-to-the-point-where-its-safe-to-gene-edit-babies/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:11:08 +0100 A team in the US has reported promising results after using an improved form of CRISPR to gene-edit human embryos, but a major issue remains unsolved 2529355-are-we-getting-to-the-point-where-its-safe-to-gene-edit-babies|2529355 /article/2527617-hearing-loss-is-bad-for-the-whole-body-but-new-treatments-are-coming/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:00:31 +0100 From dementia to heart attacks, hearing loss has been linked to a wide range of effects across the body, and the condition is on the rise. Fortunately, we're learning how best to safeguard this crucial sense and how we might be able to reverse the damage 2527617-hearing-loss-is-bad-for-the-whole-body-but-new-treatments-are-coming|2527617 /article/mg27035982-000-new-scientist-recommends-a-deep-dive-into-our-organs-by-giulia-enders/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0100 Giulia Enders made her name with Gut, an exploration of our intestines. Now, in the compelling follow-up Organ Speak, she鈥檚 listening to what our other organs are telling us mg27035982-000-new-scientist-recommends-a-deep-dive-into-our-organs-by-giulia-enders|2528640 /article/2528945-keto-diet-shows-real-promise-for-anorexia-recovery/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:20 +0100 Restricting carbohydrates may sound like an unlikely approach to treating anorexia, but following a ketogenic diet was linked to recovery in nearly 75 per cent of people with the eating disorder in a small trial 2528945-keto-diet-shows-real-promise-for-anorexia-recovery|2528945 /article/2528738-transformative-pancreatic-cancer-drug-doubles-survival-time/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:11:12 +0100 People with advanced pancreatic cancer taking an experimental daily pill lived nearly twice as long as those receiving chemotherapy infusions 2528738-transformative-pancreatic-cancer-drug-doubles-survival-time|2528738 /article/2528418-do-turmeric-and-curcumin-have-any-actual-health-benefits/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:14:40 +0100 Turmeric is heralded for its anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties, but columnist Alice Klein finds that the evidence for this is shaky. Taking high doses of its curcumin extract in supplement form can be risky 2528418-do-turmeric-and-curcumin-have-any-actual-health-benefits|2528418 /article/2528511-huge-study-of-alzheimers-genetics-identifies-new-drug-targets/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:00:24 +0100 Almost 50 more genes have been flagged as being linked to Alzheimer鈥檚, along with changes in activity in crucial cells that disappear as dementia progresses 2528511-huge-study-of-alzheimers-genetics-identifies-new-drug-targets|2528511 /article/2528235-pancreatic-cancer-halted-by-virus-injection-in-three-patients/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:56 +0100 A cancer-killing virus has stopped pancreatic tumours from growing and spreading in three people in an initial safety trial, raising hopes that it may help to beat the deadly condition 2528235-pancreatic-cancer-halted-by-virus-injection-in-three-patients|2528235 /article/2527224-embryos-made-without-sperm-or-eggs-reveal-why-many-pregnancies-fail/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 27 May 2026 17:00:58 +0100 Embryo organoids made from stem cells are enabling scientists to recreate early pregnancy in the lab, unlocking treatments for infertility, miscarriage and pre-eclampsia 2527224-embryos-made-without-sperm-or-eggs-reveal-why-many-pregnancies-fail|2527224 /article/2528140-3d-printed-lymph-nodes-could-widen-access-to-car-t-cell-therapy/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:29 +0100 The cost of CAR T-cell therapy means that the highly effective cancer treatment is unavailable in many parts of the world. But a new way of making these cells could dramatically drive down the cost 2528140-3d-printed-lymph-nodes-could-widen-access-to-car-t-cell-therapy|2528140 /article/2527809-will-lab-grown-sperm-let-infertile-men-have-children-of-their-own/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:13 +0100 Men who do not produce sperm can鈥檛 be helped by existing fertility treatments, but a start-up is now claiming it can grow their sperm in the lab. Columnist Michael Le Page suspects this technique will have to be combined with gene editing if it is to help many men 2527809-will-lab-grown-sperm-let-infertile-men-have-children-of-their-own|2527809 /article/2525755-can-we-harness-quantum-effects-to-create-a-new-kind-of-healthcare/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 20 May 2026 19:00:42 +0100 Experiments hint that quantum mechanisms are vital to the machinery of life. Now researchers are exploring if these effects help to explain the success of an array of puzzling health treatments 2525755-can-we-harness-quantum-effects-to-create-a-new-kind-of-healthcare|2525755 /article/2526378-womens-better-memories-may-delay-alzheimers-diagnosis-by-years/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:38 +0100 Women appear cognitively normal for almost three years longer than men after their brains start to develop Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, making it harder to diagnose and preventing early treatment 2526378-womens-better-memories-may-delay-alzheimers-diagnosis-by-years|2526378 /article/2527731-experimental-mrna-vaccine-may-protect-against-multiple-ebola-viruses/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 22 May 2026 18:00:37 +0100 Tests with rodents suggest an mRNA vaccine in development offers protection against three strains of Ebola virus, including the one behind the current crisis 2527731-experimental-mrna-vaccine-may-protect-against-multiple-ebola-viruses|2527731 /article/2527469-australia-is-battling-its-largest-diphtheria-outbreak-in-living-memory/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:25 +0100 Vaccine misinformation, nurse and doctor shortages and crowded living arrangements may be behind soaring rates of diphtheria in remote Indigenous communities in Australia 2527469-australia-is-battling-its-largest-diphtheria-outbreak-in-living-memory|2527469 /article/2527465-how-ageing-on-earth-mimics-the-effects-of-space-travel/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:50 +0100 Life on the International Space Station may feel distant, but columnist Graham Lawton finds that studying how astronauts experience accelerated ageing could help us fight similar effects on Earth related to sedentary lifestyles, disrupted circadian rhythms and social isolation 2527465-how-ageing-on-earth-mimics-the-effects-of-space-travel|2527465 /article/2527312-womens-body-temperature-rises-from-age-18-to-42-but-we-dont-know-why/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 20 May 2026 20:00:46 +0100 Women experience a steady rise in body temperature from their teens to midlife, which may be useful for monitoring ageing and overall health 2527312-womens-body-temperature-rises-from-age-18-to-42-but-we-dont-know-why|2527312 /article/2526684-the-3-things-you-need-to-know-about-protein-according-to-an-expert/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:57 +0100 Why have so many people become fixated on protein? Donald Layman is one of the people behind the research showing the benefits of getting more protein in your diet, but he thinks things have gone too far and wants to set the record straight 2526684-the-3-things-you-need-to-know-about-protein-according-to-an-expert|2526684 /article/2527072-the-ebola-emergency-shines-a-light-on-the-urgent-need-for-new-vaccines/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 18 May 2026 14:11:15 +0100 A little-known strain of Ebola virus is behind an ongoing health emergency, prompting researchers to call for the acceleration of vaccine candidates against such infections 2527072-the-ebola-emergency-shines-a-light-on-the-urgent-need-for-new-vaccines|2527072 /article/2526726-your-body-clock-has-seasonal-rhythms-and-it-matters-for-vaccines/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:51 +0100 We think of our body clock ticking over on a 24-hour cycle, but evidence is growing that it has seasonal rhythms, which could affect our response to vaccines 2526726-your-body-clock-has-seasonal-rhythms-and-it-matters-for-vaccines|2526726 /article/2526673-car-t-cell-therapy-bolstered-by-stiffening-up-cancer-cells-first/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:45 +0100 CAR T-cell therapy has been hugely successful in treating certain types of tumours, and stiffening up cancer cells beforehand could make it even more effective 2526673-car-t-cell-therapy-bolstered-by-stiffening-up-cancer-cells-first|2526673 /article/2526626-rebooting-stem-cells-builds-aged-muscles-and-assists-injury-recovery/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:21 +0100 Muscle stem cells, which are crucial for building new muscle, don鈥檛 work as well as we get older, but giving them an artificial boost could rejuvenate them 2526626-rebooting-stem-cells-builds-aged-muscles-and-assists-injury-recovery|2526626 /article/2526084-pcos-has-been-officially-renamed-pmos-and-its-a-momentous-move/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:06 +0100 PCOS will now be known as PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome), and for Alice Klein, who has the condition, it's been a long time coming 2526084-pcos-has-been-officially-renamed-pmos-and-its-a-momentous-move|2526084 /article/2523875-red-light-therapy-does-have-health-benefits-but-not-the-ones-you-think/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:51 +0100 Red-light therapy promises to treat everything from acne and hair loss to depression and chronic pain. Many of these claims are overhyped, but聽evidence聽suggests it can have healing powers 2523875-red-light-therapy-does-have-health-benefits-but-not-the-ones-you-think|2523875 /article/2525632-pcos-postpones-perimenopause-and-allows-pregnancies-at-older-ages/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 07 May 2026 17:00:01 +0100 Only 3 per cent of those with polycystic ovary syndrome reach perimenopause by the age of 46, which may allow them to conceive when older 2525632-pcos-postpones-perimenopause-and-allows-pregnancies-at-older-ages|2525632 /article/2525761-hantavirus-outbreak-will-not-cause-a-covid-style-pandemic-says-who/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 07 May 2026 17:40:22 +0100 The World 91色情片 Organization sought to quell worldwide fears over the hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius and reassure the public that the risk of widespread transmission is low 2525761-hantavirus-outbreak-will-not-cause-a-covid-style-pandemic-says-who|2525761 /article/2525685-coffees-mood-boosting-effects-arent-just-down-to-caffeine/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 07 May 2026 16:00:49 +0100 A comprehensive study exploring coffee鈥檚 physiological effects finds that some of its benefits are down to polyphenols and their influence on gut bacteria 2525685-coffees-mood-boosting-effects-arent-just-down-to-caffeine|2525685 /article/2525328-where-has-the-deadly-hantavirus-come-from-and-how-does-it-spread/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 05 May 2026 14:20:10 +0100 Three passengers on the cruise ship MV Hondius have died due to an outbreak of hantavirus, a rare illness transmitted by rodents 2525328-where-has-the-deadly-hantavirus-come-from-and-how-does-it-spread|2525328 /article/2524987-read-the-winner-of-this-years-young-science-writer-award/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 06 May 2026 11:00:12 +0100 Prize-winning young writer Hasset Kifle, 17, explores how the world of super-competitive running is being transformed by so-called 鈥渟uper shoes鈥� 鈥� and what cost this will have on the sport 2524987-read-the-winner-of-this-years-young-science-writer-award|2524987 /article/2525186-woman-in-cancer-remission-without-treatment-in-highly-unusual-case/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 05 May 2026 11:00:47 +0100 A biopsy of a woman's cancer seems to have triggered an immune response against the tumour, putting her into remission 2525186-woman-in-cancer-remission-without-treatment-in-highly-unusual-case|2525186 /article/2524632-man-destined-for-alzheimers-may-have-been-saved-by-accidental-therapy/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 05 May 2026 08:00:29 +0100 Doug Whitney has a genetic mutation that means he should have developed Alzheimer鈥檚 disease decades ago, but his long-term work in hot engine rooms may have protected him in a similar way to sauna therapy 2524632-man-destined-for-alzheimers-may-have-been-saved-by-accidental-therapy|2524632 /article/2525272-honey-has-been-used-as-medicine-for-centuries-does-it-really-work/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 04 May 2026 17:08:16 +0100 It is appealing to think something as simple as honey could cure a cold or prevent hay fever, but is there evidence to back up honey鈥檚 health benefits? Columnist Alice Klein finds that it has legitimate medicinal uses, depending on the type of honey you鈥檝e got 2525272-honey-has-been-used-as-medicine-for-centuries-does-it-really-work|2525272 /article/2524950-prebiotic-chewing-gum-could-be-helpful-for-gum-disease/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 04 May 2026 11:00:45 +0100 A small trial found that chewing gum containing nitrate can ease the symptoms of gum disease by favouring the growth of beneficial mouth bacteria 2524950-prebiotic-chewing-gum-could-be-helpful-for-gum-disease|2524950 /article/mg27035932-200-long-covid-reveals-the-harm-of-one-size-fits-all-medical-treatment/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0100 While exercise and diet are frequently recommended as a universal way to improve your health, some conditions require more careful treatment mg27035932-200-long-covid-reveals-the-harm-of-one-size-fits-all-medical-treatment|2524577 /article/2525189-smart-underwear-detects-lactose-intolerance-by-tracking-your-farts/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 04 May 2026 07:00:07 +0100 A device you attach to your underwear reveals how often you really break wind 鈥� and it鈥檚 probably more frequently than you think 2525189-smart-underwear-detects-lactose-intolerance-by-tracking-your-farts|2525189 /article/2523421-why-the-keto-diet-could-be-a-revolutionary-way-to-treat-mental-illness/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:00:03 +0100 You may think of the high-fat, low-carb eating plan as a faddish way to lose weight. But the keto diet is now being used to tackle conditions from severe depression to bipolar disorder and anorexia, with transformative results 2523421-why-the-keto-diet-could-be-a-revolutionary-way-to-treat-mental-illness|2523421 /article/2523919-the-4-biggest-myths-about-hydration-according-to-an-expert/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 01 May 2026 13:00:28 +0100 Should you really be drinking eight glasses of water a day? What about reaching for a sports drink after exercise? Physiologist Tamara Hew-Butler is here to bust these hydration myths and more. 2523919-the-4-biggest-myths-about-hydration-according-to-an-expert|2523919 /article/2524866-your-oral-microbiome-could-affect-your-weight-liver-and-diabetes-risk/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:53 +0100 An ambitious study has explored how the oral microbiome may affect our metabolic health, raising hopes that conditions like pre-diabetes could one day be screened for via a simple mouth swab 2524866-your-oral-microbiome-could-affect-your-weight-liver-and-diabetes-risk|2524866 /article/2524432-doubts-cast-over-wild-claim-that-magnetic-control-can-turn-on-genes/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:48 +0100 Researchers in South Korea say they have made a major advance by turning on genes with an electromagnetic signal, but critics say the claims are implausible and the paper is flawed 2524432-doubts-cast-over-wild-claim-that-magnetic-control-can-turn-on-genes|2524432 /article/2524928-the-rich-but-complicated-legacy-of-genome-pioneer-craig-venter/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:54:04 +0100 Craig Venter has died aged 79. He was at the forefront of sequencing the human genome and of synthetic biology, but divided opinion in how he went about it 2524928-the-rich-but-complicated-legacy-of-genome-pioneer-craig-venter|2524928 /article/2523950-thought-provoking-photographs-capture-what-it-feels-like-to-have-adhd/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:00:07 +0100 These unusual images were created by visual artist Daniel Regan by submerging Polaroid photographs in his ADHD medication, to represent his experiences with the condition through art 2523950-thought-provoking-photographs-capture-what-it-feels-like-to-have-adhd|2523950 /article/2524800-simple-treatment-tweak-drastically-reduces-blood-loss-from-severe-cuts/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:25:02 +0100 A procedure that could be done in half an hour, and prepared ahead of time, could seriously reduce blood loss from severe wounds, such as during surgery 2524800-simple-treatment-tweak-drastically-reduces-blood-loss-from-severe-cuts|2524800 /article/2524515-cancer-is-increasing-in-young-people-and-we-still-dont-know-why/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:30:36 +0100 Obesity might be to blame for part of the increase in cancer among young people, a study in the UK has found, but the causes largely remain a mystery 2524515-cancer-is-increasing-in-young-people-and-we-still-dont-know-why|2524515 /article/2524510-gamblers-are-betting-millions-of-dollars-on-measles-outbreaks/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:00:56 +0100 People are increasingly placing bets that predict measles outbreaks in the US, which could help researchers modelling the spread of the disease 2524510-gamblers-are-betting-millions-of-dollars-on-measles-outbreaks|2524510 /article/2524382-we-may-finally-have-a-cure-for-many-different-autoimmune-conditions/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0100 A revolutionary cancer treatment is now being applied to a wide range of autoimmune disorders. Columnist Michael Le Page finds it is proving to be even more effective than expected 2524382-we-may-finally-have-a-cure-for-many-different-autoimmune-conditions|2524382 /article/2522362-why-the-right-kind-of-stress-is-crucial-for-your-health-and-happiness/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:47 +0100 Stress is linked to many of our biggest killers, but a growing body of research suggests that certain types聽can sharpen the mind and strengthen the body. Here鈥檚 how to find your perfect dose 2522362-why-the-right-kind-of-stress-is-crucial-for-your-health-and-happiness|2522362 /article/2524182-is-stem-cell-therapy-about-to-transform-medicine-and-reverse-ageing/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:12 +0100 A clinical trial to reverse age-related vision conditions using stem cell treatment could finally deliver on the promise of a major discovery in ageing and regeneration made 20 years ago, says columnist Graham Lawton 2524182-is-stem-cell-therapy-about-to-transform-medicine-and-reverse-ageing|2524182 /article/2523223-striking-photo-essay-examines-deadly-spread-of-dengue-fever-in-nepal/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:00:48 +0100 Photographer Yuri Segalerba explores how dengue has spread to Nepal's Himalayan districts, and how locals are fighting back 2523223-striking-photo-essay-examines-deadly-spread-of-dengue-fever-in-nepal|2523223 /article/2523882-exercise-advice-for-long-covid-may-be-doing-more-harm-than-good/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:23:29 +0100 Exercise has been touted as a tool for managing and treating long covid, but much of the evidence has neglected one of its most debilitating symptoms: post-exertional malaise 2523882-exercise-advice-for-long-covid-may-be-doing-more-harm-than-good|2523882 /article/2524114-catching-a-cold-can-delay-cancer-from-spreading-to-the-lungs/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:00:20 +0100 Infecting mice with RSV, a common virus that causes cold-like symptoms, prevented breast cancer cells from reaching their lungs. This was due to the release of proteins that stop viruses from replicating in the lungs also making it harder for cancer cells to seed new tumours 2524114-catching-a-cold-can-delay-cancer-from-spreading-to-the-lungs|2524114 /article/2524077-huge-study-reveals-how-epstein-barr-virus-may-cause-multiple-sclerosis/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:39 +0100 The Epstein-Barr virus seems to affect gene expression and cell signalling in a way that causes the autoimmune condition multiple sclerosis 2524077-huge-study-reveals-how-epstein-barr-virus-may-cause-multiple-sclerosis|2524077 /article/mg27035920-200-can-you-slow-ageing-with-your-diet-a-new-book-gives-it-a-go/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0100 Discovering he is getting old before his time, David Cox tries to lower his biological age by changing his diet in a helpful new book, The Age Code, says Graham Lawton mg27035920-200-can-you-slow-ageing-with-your-diet-a-new-book-gives-it-a-go|2523486 /article/2523838-if-a-bird-flu-pandemic-starts-we-may-have-an-mrna-vaccine-ready/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:01:21 +0100 A final-stage trial has started of an mRNA vaccine against the bird flu strain infecting many animals 鈥� and occasionally people 鈥� worldwide 2523838-if-a-bird-flu-pandemic-starts-we-may-have-an-mrna-vaccine-ready|2523838 /article/2523669-a-whole-new-way-to-prevent-death-from-sepsis-shows-promise/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:00:05 +0100 Filtering a protein that may cause sepsis out from the blood has shown promising signs for improving survival 2523669-a-whole-new-way-to-prevent-death-from-sepsis-shows-promise|2523669 /article/2522501-can-we-vaccinate-ourselves-against-stress/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:59 +0100 A traditional vaccine primes the immune system to build better defences. Researchers think we can do something similar to increase our resilience to the pressures and worries of life 2522501-can-we-vaccinate-ourselves-against-stress|2522501 /article/2522498-can-you-determine-your-personalised-stress-score/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0100 鈥淚鈥檓 stressed鈥� is a phrase that many of us use, but now there are ways to shed light on how stressed you actually are 2522498-can-you-determine-your-personalised-stress-score|2522498 /article/2523576-brushing-your-teeth-in-hospital-could-prevent-catching-a-bad-infection/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:01:43 +0100 Most hospital patients don't brush their teeth regularly, but doing so could cut their risk of developing pneumonia during their stay 2523576-brushing-your-teeth-in-hospital-could-prevent-catching-a-bad-infection|2523576 /article/2522111-beef-is-making-a-comeback-does-it-fit-into-a-healthy-diet/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:41:02 +0100 The protein craze is in full swing and beef consumption is on the rise, particularly in the US, where health agencies are promoting red meat as part of an optimum diet. So, how much beef should we really be eating, and how does it impact our well-being? 2522111-beef-is-making-a-comeback-does-it-fit-into-a-healthy-diet|2522111 /article/2523071-our-dreams-become-more-emotive-and-symbolic-as-we-approach-death/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:00:09 +0100 People who are terminally ill are commonly reunited with lost loved ones in their dreams and have visions of doors, stairways and light, which are said to help them accept the dying process 2523071-our-dreams-become-more-emotive-and-symbolic-as-we-approach-death|2523071 /article/2523157-people-are-refusing-transfusions-from-donors-vaccinated-against-covid/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:24:25 +0100 Patients are requesting that blood transfusions come from people who they know have not been vaccinated against covid-19, which can cause dangerous delays 2523157-people-are-refusing-transfusions-from-donors-vaccinated-against-covid|2523157 /article/2522944-antioxidant-in-mushrooms-may-target-uterus-cells-to-ease-period-pain/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:00:37 +0100 An antioxidant found in certain mushrooms is thought to neutralise damaging molecules in uterine cells that may contribute to period pain 2522944-antioxidant-in-mushrooms-may-target-uterus-cells-to-ease-period-pain|2522944 /article/2522884-from-autism-to-migraines-birth-order-may-have-wide-reaching-effects/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:00:10 +0100 A study of more than 10 million siblings suggests that firstborns are more likely to be autistic and have allergies, while conditions like migraine and shingles tend to affect their younger sibling 2522884-from-autism-to-migraines-birth-order-may-have-wide-reaching-effects|2522884 /article/2522701-urban-living-may-be-causing-big-changes-to-our-oestrogen-levels/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:00:29 +0100 Some gut bacteria recycle discarded sex hormones, like oestrogens, back into the body. The level of these bacteria seems to be higher in industrialised societies, which could have big implications for our health 2522701-urban-living-may-be-causing-big-changes-to-our-oestrogen-levels|2522701 /article/2522314-mysterious-compound-x-clears-toxic-parkinsons-proteins-from-brain/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:00:01 +0100 A drug known only as compound X helped to remove the problematic proteins associated with Parkinson's disease from the brains of mice, and improved their balance and mobility 2522314-mysterious-compound-x-clears-toxic-parkinsons-proteins-from-brain|2522314 /article/2522283-car-t-cell-therapy-takes-woman-from-bedridden-to-perfectly-fine/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:00:27 +0100 A woman with three different autoimmune conditions had all of them treated simultaneously by genetically modifying her immune cells to kill off the rogue ones causing problems 2522283-car-t-cell-therapy-takes-woman-from-bedridden-to-perfectly-fine|2522283 /article/2522159-migraines-could-be-treated-by-ramping-up-the-brains-cleaning-system/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:00:19 +0100 Amplifying the brain's waste disposal system seems to clear a substance that drives migraines, relieving some of the pain associated with the condition 2522159-migraines-could-be-treated-by-ramping-up-the-brains-cleaning-system|2522159 /article/2520090-iodised-salt-has-become-uncool-but-many-of-us-need-to-eat-more-iodine/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:00:05 +0100 Iodine deficiency is on the rise among people in the UK, the US and Australia. A century ago this led to drops in IQ, height and thyroid health 鈥� and the modern fancy salt fad may be leading to a resurgence, says columnist Alice Klein 2520090-iodised-salt-has-become-uncool-but-many-of-us-need-to-eat-more-iodine|2520090 /article/2522065-novel-approach-to-clearing-brain-waste-shows-promise-for-alzheimers/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:00:57 +0100 Boosting the brain's waste-disposal system is increasingly showing promise for Alzheimer's disease, with a study now suggesting that a novel approach eases brain deficits and symptoms associated with the condition 2522065-novel-approach-to-clearing-brain-waste-shows-promise-for-alzheimers|2522065 /article/2519667-the-profound-effect-the-heart-brain-connection-has-on-your-health/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:00:47 +0100 Cognitive decline, mental health and heart disease are all shaped by the deep links between heart and brain 鈥� with major implications for diagnoses and treatment 2519667-the-profound-effect-the-heart-brain-connection-has-on-your-health|2519667 /article/2521670-multipurpose-anti-viral-pill-may-treat-colds-norovirus-flu-and-covid/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:52 +0100 AI predicted that a forgotten breast cancer drug could be repurposed to treat many respiratory and gastrointestinal viruses, and subsequent animal tests suggests it may be right 2521670-multipurpose-anti-viral-pill-may-treat-colds-norovirus-flu-and-covid|2521670 /article/2521739-i-have-been-bitten-by-more-than-200-snakes-on-purpose/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:38 +0100 If you are unlucky enough to have been bitten by a snake, you are unlikely to want to repeat the experience. Not so for Tim Friede, who intentionally exposes himself to deadly bites in the hope of developing a treatment for the 5 million people who are bitten each year 2521739-i-have-been-bitten-by-more-than-200-snakes-on-purpose|2521739 /article/2521680-virus-from-marine-animals-is-causing-weird-eye-problems-in-people/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:38 +0100 A virus seems to have jumped from marine animals into people for the first time ever, and it is causing serious vision problems 2521680-virus-from-marine-animals-is-causing-weird-eye-problems-in-people|2521680 /article/2521476-attacks-from-our-immune-system-are-a-cause-of-long-covid/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:00:13 +0100 The immune system going rogue and attacking healthy tissue seems to behind some cases of long covid, a discovery that could open doors towards treatments 2521476-attacks-from-our-immune-system-are-a-cause-of-long-covid|2521476 /article/2519666-how-working-out-like-an-astronaut-can-reduce-back-pain-and-slow-ageing/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:00:33 +0000 The same principles that help astronauts stay strong in microgravity can help us all resist the slow collapse of ageing 鈥� and it鈥檚 not all about hitting the gym more 2519666-how-working-out-like-an-astronaut-can-reduce-back-pain-and-slow-ageing|2519666 /article/2520982-surprising-male-g-spot-found-in-most-detailed-study-of-the-penis-yet/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:28 +0000 A long-overlooked area of the penis has been found to have the highest concentration of nerve endings and sensory structures in the organ, suggesting that it is the 鈥渕ale G-spot鈥� 2520982-surprising-male-g-spot-found-in-most-detailed-study-of-the-penis-yet|2520982 /article/2520849-the-brains-cleaning-system-can-be-boosted-to-rid-alzheimers-proteins/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:00:53 +0000 A duo of drugs that boosts our glymphatic system, which clears waste from our brain, also improves the removal of proteins associated with the onset of Alzheimer's disease 2520849-the-brains-cleaning-system-can-be-boosted-to-rid-alzheimers-proteins|2520849 /article/2520688-cystitis-or-tooth-decay-could-trigger-dementia-just-a-few-years-later/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:00:24 +0000 Infections are increasingly being linked to a higher risk of dementia. In the latest research, scientists have found that being treated in hospital for a severe infection seems to raise the risk of developing the condition over the next five to six years 2520688-cystitis-or-tooth-decay-could-trigger-dementia-just-a-few-years-later|2520688 /article/2520082-are-humans-degenerating-genetically-and-getting-dumber-as-a-result/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:33 +0000 Are we evolving to be more stupid? Humans have a relatively high genetic mutation rate, which has been thought to be driving down our physical and mental fitness 鈥� but columnist Michael Le Page finds these mutations aren鈥檛 the health risk some make them out to be 2520082-are-humans-degenerating-genetically-and-getting-dumber-as-a-result|2520082 /article/2519983-a-negative-attitude-towards-ageing-is-making-you-age-faster/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:58 +0000 We know that a person鈥檚 outlook can have a huge effect on their health, and it鈥檚 no different when it comes to ageing. Columnist Graham Lawton looks at new evidence of just how powerful our attitude is 鈥� and how to use it to age better 2519983-a-negative-attitude-towards-ageing-is-making-you-age-faster|2519983 /article/2519704-how-worried-should-you-be-about-ultra-processed-foods/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:00:05 +0000 We are constantly told to watch out for the health risks of eating ultra-processed food, but should you be worried every time you sit down for a meal? Sam Wong takes a look at the evidence 2519704-how-worried-should-you-be-about-ultra-processed-foods|2519704 /video/2519746-professor-daisy-fancourt-on-the-life-changing-power-of-the-arts/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:06 +0000 World-leading expert and award winning scientist Daisy Fancourt shares the science of how the arts can transform our health, make us happier and even help us live longer 2519746-professor-daisy-fancourt-on-the-life-changing-power-of-the-arts|2519746 /article/2520006-probiotic-cream-that-ramps-up-heat-production-could-prevent-frostbite/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:07:41 +0000 Tweaking our skin's microbiome via a probiotic cream could prevent frostbite and hypothermia in extreme environments 2520006-probiotic-cream-that-ramps-up-heat-production-could-prevent-frostbite|2520006 /article/2519756-boosting-the-blood-brain-barrier-could-avert-brain-damage-in-athletes/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:00:24 +0000 The neurodegenerative condition chronic traumatic encephalopathy appears to be driven by damage to the blood-brain barrier due to repetitive head injuries, like those that occur in boxing. This suggests that drugs that strengthen this barrier could prevent or slow the condition 2519756-boosting-the-blood-brain-barrier-could-avert-brain-damage-in-athletes|2519756 /article/2519388-your-partner-probably-wakes-you-up-at-night-without-you-even-realising/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:40 +0000 People who share a bed with a partner are woken by them multiple times per night, but don鈥檛 remember most of these disturbances 2519388-your-partner-probably-wakes-you-up-at-night-without-you-even-realising|2519388