New 女生小视频 - Health / /build/images/ns-logo-scaled.ed2dc11a.png daily 1 /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 /article/2518934-how-a-midlife-tune-up-could-help-prepare-you-for-a-healthy-old-age/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:21:37 +0000 Most of us don鈥檛 worry about our health in old age until we get there, but research is increasingly showing that how you live in your mid-50s can have a real impact in your 90s 2518934-how-a-midlife-tune-up-could-help-prepare-you-for-a-healthy-old-age|2518934 /article/mg26935863-900-why-are-we-so-obsessed-with-protein-a-new-book-looks-for-answers/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Samantha King and Gavin Weedon's new book Protein digs deep into the nutrient's role in our health. But can it tell you how much you should be eating? Alexandra Thompson explores mg26935863-900-why-are-we-so-obsessed-with-protein-a-new-book-looks-for-answers|2518807 /article/2519306-a-smartphone-app-can-help-men-last-longer-in-bed/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:01:45 +0000 In a randomised trial, men who experience premature ejaculation benefitted from using an app to learn techniques for extending intercourse 2519306-a-smartphone-app-can-help-men-last-longer-in-bed|2519306 /article/2516419-frailty-sets-in-far-earlier-than-youd-expect-but-you-can-reverse-it/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:00:48 +0000 We鈥檙e learning that frailty can quietly arrive decades before old age, with some people in their 30s or 40s unknowingly in a pre-frail state. There are surprising ways to stay strong 鈥� and it鈥檚 not all about weight training 2516419-frailty-sets-in-far-earlier-than-youd-expect-but-you-can-reverse-it|2516419 /article/2518748-parkinsons-disease-may-reduce-enjoyment-of-pleasant-smells/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:41 +0000 The "world smells different" for people with Parkinson's disease, a discovery that could help doctors spot the condition sooner 2518748-parkinsons-disease-may-reduce-enjoyment-of-pleasant-smells|2518748 /article/2519214-how-worried-should-you-be-about-your-bmi/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:00:59 +0000 Body mass index (BMI) is used as a global standard for measuring health, but does it actually tell you anything about how healthy you are on an individual level?聽Carissa Wong explains the problems with this flawed tool 2519214-how-worried-should-you-be-about-your-bmi|2519214 /article/2519030-why-drug-overdose-deaths-have-suddenly-plummeted-in-the-us/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:00:16 +0000 Fentanyl-related overdose deaths fell by nearly 30 per cent in the space of a year in the US, which could represent a significant turning point in the country's opioid addiction crisis 2519030-why-drug-overdose-deaths-have-suddenly-plummeted-in-the-us|2519030 /article/2518761-sharing-genetic-risk-scores-can-unwittingly-reveal-secrets/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:00:37 +0000 Statistics that quantify a person鈥檚 predisposition to diseases such as diabetes and cancer can be reverse-engineered to reveal the underlying genetic data, prompting privacy concerns 2518761-sharing-genetic-risk-scores-can-unwittingly-reveal-secrets|2518761 /article/2518607-a-daily-multivitamin-may-slightly-slow-rates-of-ageing/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:00:29 +0000 Taking a multivitamin every day might slightly slow the rate of ageing, but the extent to which this is relevant to our health is unclear 2518607-a-daily-multivitamin-may-slightly-slow-rates-of-ageing|2518607 /article/mg26935853-000-we-must-close-the-shocking-knowledge-gap-in-womens-health/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0000 This International Women's Day, we should prioritise groundbreaking research into women's health, such as strengthening the reproductive system's natural defences, says Anita Zaidi mg26935853-000-we-must-close-the-shocking-knowledge-gap-in-womens-health|2517823 /article/2518443-inflammation-might-cause-alzheimers-heres-how-to-reduce-it/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:09:16 +0000 Persistent inflammation in the gut, lungs and skin might lead to Alzheimer's disease, but lifestyle choices - from getting vaccinated to eating well - can keep inflammation under control 2518443-inflammation-might-cause-alzheimers-heres-how-to-reduce-it|2518443 /article/2517735-alzheimers-may-start-with-inflammation-in-the-skin-lungs-or-gut/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:33 +0000 The Alzheimer鈥檚 field is being turned on its head as mounting evidence points to the disease beginning outside the brain many years before symptoms start. This may mean we have to totally rethink how we approach preventing and treating the condition 2517735-alzheimers-may-start-with-inflammation-in-the-skin-lungs-or-gut|2517735 /article/2514970-how-worried-should-you-be-about-microplastics/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:29:33 +0000 Microplastics have been found accumulating everywhere from our water to our body tissues, but many of the claims have come under fresh scrutiny. Chelsea Whyte cuts through the research to tell you whether you really need to worry 2514970-how-worried-should-you-be-about-microplastics|2514970 /article/2517693-rare-family-has-had-many-more-sons-than-daughters-for-generations/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:13:31 +0000 Analysing the births of a Utah family over seven generations has revealed that their disproportionate number of boys could be caused by a selfish Y chromosome 2517693-rare-family-has-had-many-more-sons-than-daughters-for-generations|2517693 /article/2517852-your-microbiome-may-determine-your-risk-of-a-severe-allergic-reaction/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:00:26 +0000 The microbes that live in our mouth and gut may influence whether an allergic reaction to peanuts is mild or life-threatening, and could be harnessed to ward off a severe attack 2517852-your-microbiome-may-determine-your-risk-of-a-severe-allergic-reaction|2517852 /article/2517316-can-magnesium-supplements-improve-sleep-energy-and-concentration/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:20 +0000 Magnesium has been called the 鈥渟uper mineral of the moment鈥�, hailed for its supposed benefits for the brain and body. But columnist Alice Klein finds that the evidence is lacking for many of these claims 2517316-can-magnesium-supplements-improve-sleep-energy-and-concentration|2517316 /article/2517458-people-who-eat-a-lot-of-fibre-spend-more-time-in-deep-sleep/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:41:10 +0000 The most comprehensive study to date has revealed what we need to eat throughout the day to sleep well that night 2517458-people-who-eat-a-lot-of-fibre-spend-more-time-in-deep-sleep|2517458 /article/mg26935843-000-why-the-sleep-industry-has-got-us-worrying-about-the-wrong-things/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Many of us obsess over how much sleep we get each night, and the dangers to our health of not getting enough, but really, there is another way mg26935843-000-why-the-sleep-industry-has-got-us-worrying-about-the-wrong-things|2516810 /article/mg26935844-200-the-human-flatus-atlas-plans-to-measure-the-explosivity-of-farts/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Feedback is excited to learn that University of Maryland researchers are measuring farts in a bid to build a Human Flatus Atlas, a project that seems destined for an Ig Nobel mg26935844-200-the-human-flatus-atlas-plans-to-measure-the-explosivity-of-farts|2516822 /article/2517139-frailty-can-be-eased-with-an-infusion-of-stem-cells-from-young-people/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:00:43 +0000 Frailty can typically only be lessened through lifestyle changes, but a stem cell therapy seems to target the underlying causes of the condition, boosting the mobility of frail older people 2517139-frailty-can-be-eased-with-an-infusion-of-stem-cells-from-young-people|2517139 /article/2517212-read-an-extract-from-art-cure-by-daisy-fancourt/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:00:28 +0000 In this extract from Daisy Fancourt's Art Cure, the March read for the New 女生小视频 Book Club, we learn about how art classes transformed life for Russell after he had a stroke 2517212-read-an-extract-from-art-cure-by-daisy-fancourt|2517212 /article/2517249-stem-cell-patch-reverses-brain-damage-in-fetuses-with-spina-bifida/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:30:10 +0000 The congenital condition spina bifida is often treated surgically in the womb, but many children still go on to have mobility issues. The addition of a patch made up of stem cells from donated placentas could improve their long-term outcomes 2517249-stem-cell-patch-reverses-brain-damage-in-fetuses-with-spina-bifida|2517249 /article/2516893-rapamycin-can-add-years-to-your-life-or-none-at-all-its-a-lottery/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:01:21 +0000 The drug rapamycin has been held up for its life-extending properties, but whether this treatment 鈥� or fasting 鈥� actually adds years to your life isn't guaranteed 2516893-rapamycin-can-add-years-to-your-life-or-none-at-all-its-a-lottery|2516893 /article/2516913-landmark-vitiligo-cream-targets-immune-cells-that-disrupt-pigmentation/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:52:44 +0000 A cream that directly disrupts the underlying causes of the skin patches seen in the condition vitiligo will be made available on the NHS 2516913-landmark-vitiligo-cream-targets-immune-cells-that-disrupt-pigmentation|2516913 /article/2516792-the-surprising-vaccine-side-effects-that-can-improve-long-term-health/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:29 +0000 People often focus on the bad side effects of vaccines, but they can have some great side effects too, says columnist Michael Le Page. They don鈥檛 just protect us from contagious diseases but can also lower the risk of dementia and heart attacks 2516792-the-surprising-vaccine-side-effects-that-can-improve-long-term-health|2516792 /article/mg26935832-200-we-need-to-get-better-at-identifying-postpartum-depression-in-dads/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Around 40 per cent of people are unaware that men can experience postpartum depression too 鈥� that has to change mg26935832-200-we-need-to-get-better-at-identifying-postpartum-depression-in-dads|2515966 /article/2516371-fresh-understanding-of-the-causes-of-migraine-reveals-new-drug-targets/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:00:14 +0000 New insights into the causes of migraine are prompting a fresh look at a drug target that was sidelined 25 years ago 2516371-fresh-understanding-of-the-causes-of-migraine-reveals-new-drug-targets|2516371 /article/2513596-your-bmi-cant-tell-you-much-about-your-health-heres-what-can/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:00:05 +0000 People classed as 鈥渙verweight鈥� according to BMI can be perfectly healthy. But there are better measures of fat, and physicians are finally using them 2513596-your-bmi-cant-tell-you-much-about-your-health-heres-what-can|2513596 /article/2514484-postpartum-depression-in-dads-is-common-we-can-now-spot-and-treat-it/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:20 +0000 Fathers may get postpartum depression at a similar rate to mothers, but it鈥檚 often overlooked. At last, the way we diagnose and treat it is improving, for the good of the whole family 2514484-postpartum-depression-in-dads-is-common-we-can-now-spot-and-treat-it|2514484 /article/2516079-paediatricians-blood-used-to-make-new-treatments-for-rsv-and-colds/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:00:24 +0000 Antibodies harvested from the blood of paediatricians are up to 25 times better at protecting against the common respiratory infection RSV than existing antibody therapies, and are now being developed as preventative treatments 2516079-paediatricians-blood-used-to-make-new-treatments-for-rsv-and-colds|2516079 /article/2516412-ultra-processed-foods-could-be-making-you-age-faster/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:00:11 +0000 We鈥檝e been missing an important contributor to ageing, says columnist Graham Lawton. Ultra-processed foods are known to be associated with many chronic health problems, but studies have now shown they may also speed up ageing 2516412-ultra-processed-foods-could-be-making-you-age-faster|2516412 /article/2516131-how-baby-microbiomes-in-the-west-differ-from-those-everywhere-else/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:02 +0000 Babies in the West commonly lack a gut microbe that is found in infants in other parts of the world, which may be due to differences in their mothers' diets 2516131-how-baby-microbiomes-in-the-west-differ-from-those-everywhere-else|2516131 /article/2516226-ultramarathons-could-be-bad-for-your-blood/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:34:08 +0000 Running 170 kilometres over mountainous terrain caused people's red blood cells to accumulate more age-related damage than those of less ambitious athletes 2516226-ultramarathons-could-be-bad-for-your-blood|2516226 /article/mg26935822-400-rethinking-our-approach-to-bmi-highlights-the-need-for-speed/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 We must find a balance between haste and getting mired in medical inertia mg26935822-400-rethinking-our-approach-to-bmi-highlights-the-need-for-speed|2515004 /article/2515526-intermittent-fasting-probably-doesnt-help-with-weight-loss/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:00:04 +0000 Intermittent fasting appears to be no better than doing nothing when it comes to helping people who are overweight or have obesity lose weight 2515526-intermittent-fasting-probably-doesnt-help-with-weight-loss|2515526 /article/mg26935821-000-why-adding-cross-training-into-your-exercise-routine-is-the-way-to-go/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 There are huge benefits to ringing the changes when it comes to exercise, finds committed runner Grace Wade when she analyses the science mg26935821-000-why-adding-cross-training-into-your-exercise-routine-is-the-way-to-go|2514663 /article/2515432-these-5-diets-could-add-years-to-your-life-even-if-you-have-bad-genes/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:00:46 +0000 Five dietary patterns that involve eating lots of plants have been linked with living up to three years longer, even among people who are genetically predisposed to have a shorter life 2515432-these-5-diets-could-add-years-to-your-life-even-if-you-have-bad-genes|2515432 /article/2515632-worlds-oldest-cold-virus-found-in-18th-century-womans-lungs/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:00:31 +0000 Finding rhinoviruses, which cause the common cold, in preserved medical specimens and analysing their RNA genome could let us trace the evolution of human illness 2515632-worlds-oldest-cold-virus-found-in-18th-century-womans-lungs|2515632 /article/2515542-accidental-discovery-hints-at-mystery-structures-within-our-brain/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:00:38 +0000 女生小视频s may have stumbled across a network of vessels in the brain that helps clear out waste fluid 鈥� a discovery that could "represent a paradigm shift in our understanding of all neurodegenerative diseases" 2515542-accidental-discovery-hints-at-mystery-structures-within-our-brain|2515542 /article/2515185-first-ever-inhalable-gene-therapy-for-cancer-gets-fast-tracked-by-fda/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:38:05 +0000 A gene therapy that patients breathe in has been found to shrink lung tumours by inserting immune-boosting genes into surrounding cells 2515185-first-ever-inhalable-gene-therapy-for-cancer-gets-fast-tracked-by-fda|2515185 /article/2515099-car-t-cell-therapy-may-slow-neurodegenerative-conditions-like-als/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:00:36 +0000 Immune cells in the brain that go rogue contribute to the death of neurons, so getting rid of them may slow the progression of neurodegenerative conditions like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 2515099-car-t-cell-therapy-may-slow-neurodegenerative-conditions-like-als|2515099 /article/2514925-gene-editing-that-spreads-within-the-body-could-cure-more-diseases/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:09 +0000 The idea of self-amplifying gene editing is to get cells to pass on packages of CRISPR machinery to their neighbours, boosting the effect 2514925-gene-editing-that-spreads-within-the-body-could-cure-more-diseases|2514925 /article/2515496-endurance-brain-cells-may-determine-how-long-you-can-run-for/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:05:44 +0000 The activity of certain neurons may influence our endurance for exercise, and these could be targeted to help us run faster for longer 2515496-endurance-brain-cells-may-determine-how-long-you-can-run-for|2515496 /article/mg26935813-900-how-clinical-research-is-still-failing-underrepresented-communities/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 As a doctor working in genomic research, I know that we lack vital data for Black people and many other groups. Here's how we can change that, says Drews Adade mg26935813-900-how-clinical-research-is-still-failing-underrepresented-communities|2514081