New Scientist - Health https://www.newscientist.com/ https://www.newscientist.com/build/images/ns-logo-scaled.ed2dc11a.png https://www.newscientist.com daily 1 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2480576-vaccine-may-treat-cocaine-addiction-by-blocking-drugs-entry-to-brain/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 20 May 2025 16:00:58 +0100 A vaccine that helps people overcome cocaine addiction has shown signs of being safe and effective in a small trial 2480576-vaccine-may-treat-cocaine-addiction-by-blocking-drugs-entry-to-brain|2480576 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2479542-why-honing-your-sense-of-smell-could-keep-you-sharp-as-you-age/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 19 May 2025 17:00:15 +0100 A declining ability to detect scents is linked to conditions including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. But restoring our most neglected sense might not only reduce cognitive decline – studies also show it could even reverse it 2479542-why-honing-your-sense-of-smell-could-keep-you-sharp-as-you-age|2479542 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2480582-cervix-on-a-chip-inspires-potential-new-treatment-for-preterm-birth/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 19 May 2025 13:00:39 +0100 Using human cells, researchers were able to create a novel cervix-on-a-chip model to study how the vaginal microbiome affects pregnancy 2480582-cervix-on-a-chip-inspires-potential-new-treatment-for-preterm-birth|2480582 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26635433-000-the-wild-idea-that-we-all-get-nutrients-from-the-air-that-we-breathe/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 13 May 2025 17:00:00 +0100 Growing evidence suggests a source of nutrition might be right under our noses. But how important are such aeronutrients – and can we harness them to better treat deficiencies? mg26635433-000-the-wild-idea-that-we-all-get-nutrients-from-the-air-that-we-breathe|2479784 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2480365-baby-with-rare-disease-given-world-first-personal-crispr-gene-therapy/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 15 May 2025 19:00:28 +0100 An infant with a severe genetic condition has shown signs of improvement after receiving a gene-editing treatment tailored to his specific mutation 2480365-baby-with-rare-disease-given-world-first-personal-crispr-gene-therapy|2480365 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2480206-norovirus-vaccine-pill-protects-against-winter-vomiting-bug/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 14 May 2025 20:00:14 +0100 An oral vaccine reduced infection risk in a trial where people were deliberately exposed to high doses of norovirus, and could also slow the spread of the pathogen 2480206-norovirus-vaccine-pill-protects-against-winter-vomiting-bug|2480206 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26635433-200-the-complexity-of-female-sex-hormones-calls-for-more-science-not-less/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 14 May 2025 19:00:00 +0100 Women were historically excluded from health studies on the grounds that hormone fluctuations introduced "noise" into the data, and this has left us with a lack of understanding about a range of conditions mg26635433-200-the-complexity-of-female-sex-hormones-calls-for-more-science-not-less|2479945 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26635433-100-surprising-insights-into-the-causes-of-pmdd-promise-better-treatments/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 14 May 2025 17:00:00 +0100 Premenstrual dysphoric disorder can cause monthly cycles of rage, depression, anxiety and self-harm. Treatments are limited, but new ideas about the condition could change that mg26635433-100-surprising-insights-into-the-causes-of-pmdd-promise-better-treatments|2479785 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2480051-smart-device-can-measure-how-much-milk-breastfed-babies-really-drink/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 14 May 2025 11:00:18 +0100 Not knowing how much milk a baby consumes when breastfeeding can cause anxiety for parents, but an innovative device seems to provide objective measurements 2480051-smart-device-can-measure-how-much-milk-breastfed-babies-really-drink|2480051 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2479755-parkinsons-disease-could-be-detected-by-listening-to-someones-voice/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 13 May 2025 11:00:21 +0100 The pitch and hoarseness of a person's voice often changes if they have Parkinson's disease, suggesting there could be a non-invasive way of screening for the condition 2479755-parkinsons-disease-could-be-detected-by-listening-to-someones-voice|2479755 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2479671-migraine-drug-that-treats-headache-also-eases-symptoms-like-dizziness/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 12 May 2025 17:00:09 +0100 The drug ubrogepant doesn't just ease the headache of a migraine, but also relieves symptoms like neck stiffness and fatigue if taken early enough 2479671-migraine-drug-that-treats-headache-also-eases-symptoms-like-dizziness|2479671 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2479879-go-to-migraine-drug-actually-does-nothing-to-relieve-vertigo-symptoms/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 12 May 2025 17:00:00 +0100 The drug rizatriptan is often recommended for vestibular migraines, which cause vertigo as well as headache, but doesn't actually seem to be effective 2479879-go-to-migraine-drug-actually-does-nothing-to-relieve-vertigo-symptoms|2479879 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26635421-000-what-are-microplastics-doing-to-your-brain-were-starting-to-find-out/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 07 May 2025 17:10:00 +0100 The average human brain contains around 7 grams of plastic, but it’s unclear how this affects us. Now animal studies are revealing links to poor cognition and weird behaviour mg26635421-000-what-are-microplastics-doing-to-your-brain-were-starting-to-find-out|2478927 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2479666-does-intermittent-fasting-improve-gut-health-why-its-hard-to-say/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 09 May 2025 22:17:30 +0100 While intermittent fasting may be growing in popularity, relatively little is known about how it impacts our gut microbiome – for better or for worse 2479666-does-intermittent-fasting-improve-gut-health-why-its-hard-to-say|2479666 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26635420-300-an-experts-new-book-unravels-the-amazing-secrets-of-the-vagus-nerve/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 07 May 2025 19:00:00 +0100 Kevin Tracey's authoritative look at the vagus nerve and its healing potential is comprehensive and compelling, cutting through the hype mg26635420-300-an-experts-new-book-unravels-the-amazing-secrets-of-the-vagus-nerve|2478909 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2479344-dementia-cases-are-rising-faster-in-china-than-the-rest-of-the-world/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 07 May 2025 20:00:23 +0100 Cases of dementia doubled worldwide between 1990 and 2021, but more than quadrupled in China during the same period 2479344-dementia-cases-are-rising-faster-in-china-than-the-rest-of-the-world|2479344 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2479145-chronic-pain-could-be-eased-by-learning-to-regulate-negative-emotions/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 06 May 2025 17:59:53 +0100 An adaptation of cognitive behavioural therapy that focuses on mindfulness and tolerating distress has shown promise for relieving chronic pain 2479145-chronic-pain-could-be-eased-by-learning-to-regulate-negative-emotions|2479145 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2479075-shingles-vaccine-linked-with-lower-risk-of-many-common-heart-problems/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 06 May 2025 01:05:36 +0100 Shingles is associated with an increased chance of health problems like strokes and heart attacks, but receiving a shingles jab seems to curb the risk of such cardiovascular problems 2479075-shingles-vaccine-linked-with-lower-risk-of-many-common-heart-problems|2479075 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26635410-900-can-running-too-far-be-bad-for-your-health/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0100 There’s no doubt that doing some long-distance running improves our fitness, but at what point does it become too much, asks Grace Wade mg26635410-900-can-running-too-far-be-bad-for-your-health|2478038 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2478646-drugs-like-wegovy-can-be-effective-at-treating-fatty-liver-disease/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:00:34 +0100 Semaglutide, a drug commonly taken for weight loss, showed marked benefits for most patients in a trial for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) 2478646-drugs-like-wegovy-can-be-effective-at-treating-fatty-liver-disease|2478646 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26635414-100-how-vanishing-y-chromosomes-could-help-explain-mens-ill-health/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0100 The enigmatic Y chromosome has a tendency to disappear from cells with age. Now, research is revealing the long-term impacts this can have on disease risk and life expectancy mg26635414-100-how-vanishing-y-chromosomes-could-help-explain-mens-ill-health|2478276 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2478737-innovative-antivenom-may-work-against-the-worlds-deadliest-snakes/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 02 May 2025 17:00:12 +0100 Scientists have created an antivenom that has shown promise against some of the world's deadliest snakes after collecting antibodies from a hyperimmune man who exposed himself to their toxins 2478737-innovative-antivenom-may-work-against-the-worlds-deadliest-snakes|2478737 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2478853-brain-signals-can-change-the-gut-microbiome-in-as-little-as-2-hours/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 01 May 2025 22:31:33 +0100 We have known for years that the gut microbiome can alter brain function, but now research in mice is suggesting that the opposite is also true – that the brain modifies gut bacteria 2478853-brain-signals-can-change-the-gut-microbiome-in-as-little-as-2-hours|2478853 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2478789-our-cells-can-divide-in-a-completely-unexpected-way/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 01 May 2025 20:00:42 +0100 A different kind of human cell division could improve our understanding of cancer and help us grow specific tissues 2478789-our-cells-can-divide-in-a-completely-unexpected-way|2478789 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2478507-key-component-of-dark-chocolate-might-have-an-anti-ageing-effect/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 01 May 2025 14:58:10 +0100 A chemical that is mainly found in dark chocolate seems to slow our rate of biological ageing, but it isn't clear if eating chocolate is good for us overall 2478507-key-component-of-dark-chocolate-might-have-an-anti-ageing-effect|2478507 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2478665-your-washing-machine-may-not-actually-rid-clothes-of-harmful-bacteria/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:00:24 +0100 Washing your clothing on high temperature cycles may not completely disinfect it, researchers have found, because washing machines don't necessarily sustain high enough temperatures 2478665-your-washing-machine-may-not-actually-rid-clothes-of-harmful-bacteria|2478665 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2478414-our-wounds-heal-slower-than-the-cuts-and-scrapes-of-other-primates/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 30 Apr 2025 01:01:11 +0100 Human wounds take almost three times as long to heal as those of other primates, which may come down to our lack of fur 2478414-our-wounds-heal-slower-than-the-cuts-and-scrapes-of-other-primates|2478414 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2478252-air-filters-in-classrooms-reduce-sick-days-by-more-than-10-per-cent/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:00:31 +0100 Putting air filters in classrooms seems to boost student attendance, which may be due to them reducing levels of air pollution, pollen, pathogens or all three 2478252-air-filters-in-classrooms-reduce-sick-days-by-more-than-10-per-cent|2478252 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26635401-400-a-dramatic-rethink-of-parkinsons-offers-new-hope-for-treatment/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0100 Mounting evidence suggests there might be two separate types of the world’s fastest-growing neurological condition. Can this fresh understanding lead to much-needed new treatments? mg26635401-400-a-dramatic-rethink-of-parkinsons-offers-new-hope-for-treatment|2477152 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2477790-daily-doses-of-peanuts-could-desensitise-adults-with-the-allergy/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 24 Apr 2025 01:01:03 +0100 Exposing children with peanut allergy to proteins from the legume is an approved treatment to reduce the risk of allergic reactions, and now we have evidence it also works in adults 2477790-daily-doses-of-peanuts-could-desensitise-adults-with-the-allergy|2477790 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2477741-lyme-disease-treated-with-antibiotic-that-doesnt-harm-gut-microbiome/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:00:14 +0100 Mice overcame a Lyme disease infection after being given an antibiotic that is often used for pneumonia, and its effect on their gut microbiomes was negligible 2477741-lyme-disease-treated-with-antibiotic-that-doesnt-harm-gut-microbiome|2477741 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2476612-phone-game-lowers-social-anxiety-by-shifting-focus-on-to-the-positive/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:00:35 +0100 The game, called StarStarter, rewards players for directing their attention away from negative stimuli and towards positive ones 2476612-phone-game-lowers-social-anxiety-by-shifting-focus-on-to-the-positive|2476612 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2477439-daily-pill-could-replace-weight-loss-shots-like-ozempic-and-wegovy/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:36:27 +0100 A daily pill developed by the US pharmaceutical company Lilly may become a convenient alternative to injectable drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. In phase III trials it significantly lowered blood sugar and body weight in people with type 2 diabetes 2477439-daily-pill-could-replace-weight-loss-shots-like-ozempic-and-wegovy|2477439 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2477427-reducing-high-blood-pressure-can-cut-risk-of-dementia/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:00:06 +0100 Common medications for keeping blood pressure down, including ACE inhibitors, diuretics and calcium channel blockers, also lower the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment 2477427-reducing-high-blood-pressure-can-cut-risk-of-dementia|2477427 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2476869-should-your-menstrual-phase-dictate-what-you-eat-and-how-you-exercise/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:00:02 +0100 The idea of varying your lifestyle throughout your menstrual cycle to help relieve PMS or period pain seems intuitive, but the evidence reveals a nuanced picture, finds columnist Alexandra Thompson 2476869-should-your-menstrual-phase-dictate-what-you-eat-and-how-you-exercise|2476869 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2477015-vegan-diets-have-good-levels-of-key-amino-acids-but-theres-a-catch/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:00:52 +0100 It is harder for our bodies to absorb key nutrients from plant-based foods, so some vegans may be short on essential amino acids for healthy muscles and bones despite eating plenty of protein 2477015-vegan-diets-have-good-levels-of-key-amino-acids-but-theres-a-catch|2477015 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2476660-one-off-gene-editing-therapy-could-permanently-lower-cholesterol/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:03:57 +0100 In an early-stage trial, a single dose of a CRISPR treatment lowered cholesterol levels, possibly permanently 2476660-one-off-gene-editing-therapy-could-permanently-lower-cholesterol|2476660 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2476426-drug-resistant-gonorrhoea-could-be-treated-with-a-uti-antibiotic/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:35:06 +0100 An antibiotic that is commonly used for urinary tract infections effectively treated gonorrhoea, and may even work against drug-resistant cases 2476426-drug-resistant-gonorrhoea-could-be-treated-with-a-uti-antibiotic|2476426 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2476410-digital-devices-may-help-ward-off-cognitive-decline-in-older-people/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:00:11 +0100 Using smartphones, computers and the internet seems to slow cognitive decline in people aged over 50 2476410-digital-devices-may-help-ward-off-cognitive-decline-in-older-people|2476410 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26635382-000-were-finally-uncovering-fibres-remarkable-benefits-for-body-and-mind/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:05:00 +0100 From dampening inflammation to boosting mental health, the many types of dietary fibre have a surprisingly large impact throughout the body. Here's how to get your fill mg26635382-000-were-finally-uncovering-fibres-remarkable-benefits-for-body-and-mind|2475292 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26635383-800-a-political-take-on-cancer-provides-a-tough-but-much-needed-analysis/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0100 Nafis Hasan's Metastasis is a deep dive into the economics and politics of cancer treatment. This makes for a dense and difficult read, but one that is well worth the effort mg26635383-800-a-political-take-on-cancer-provides-a-tough-but-much-needed-analysis|2475511 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2476127-the-evolution-of-easier-births-means-slower-walking-and-pelvis-issues/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:00:53 +0100 Wider hips may make childbirth easier, but increase the risk of other health issues 2476127-the-evolution-of-easier-births-means-slower-walking-and-pelvis-issues|2476127 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26635381-800-doctors-need-to-listen-to-the-evidence-about-bed-rest-in-pregnancy/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0100 Bed rest is commonly prescribed for high-risk pregnancies. It can't hurt and might help, right? Wrong, says Jacqueline Sears mg26635381-800-doctors-need-to-listen-to-the-evidence-about-bed-rest-in-pregnancy|2475290 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2475891-worlds-first-baby-born-by-ivf-done-almost-entirely-by-a-machine/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 10 Apr 2025 01:01:12 +0100 A baby has been born after being conceived via IVF performed by a machine, with a medical professional merely overseeing the process 2475891-worlds-first-baby-born-by-ivf-done-almost-entirely-by-a-machine|2475891 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2475431-blood-test-suggests-preeclampsia-risk-using-rna/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:00:33 +0100 A blood test can accurately determine whether someone without known risk factors for preeclampsia may be at risk of developing the potentially fatal hypertensive pregnancy condition 2475431-blood-test-suggests-preeclampsia-risk-using-rna|2475431 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2475260-experimental-medication-helps-treat-cocaine-addiction/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:30:08 +0100 A recently developed medication encourages people with cocaine use disorder to reduce their intake of the stimulant – a step towards the first approved drugs to treat the problem 2475260-experimental-medication-helps-treat-cocaine-addiction|2475260 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2475306-drugs-like-ozempic-and-wegovy-could-significantly-cut-dementia-risk/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:00:22 +0100 Dozens of trials testing GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide, the medicine in Ozempic and Wegovy, against a placebo suggest that they really could protect against dementia 2475306-drugs-like-ozempic-and-wegovy-could-significantly-cut-dementia-risk|2475306 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2474944-common-artificial-sweetener-makes-you-three-times-hungrier-than-sugar/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:05:06 +0100 A widely used artificial sweetener increases brain activity in regions involved in appetite, suggesting it makes people hungrier 2474944-common-artificial-sweetener-makes-you-three-times-hungrier-than-sugar|2474944 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2474663-weekend-workouts-can-be-as-valuable-as-exercising-throughout-the-week/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:00:36 +0100 Squeezing exercise into one or two days a week seems to have similar health benefits as doing the same amount of physical activity spread out throughout the week 2474663-weekend-workouts-can-be-as-valuable-as-exercising-throughout-the-week|2474663 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26635373-800-a-moving-story-reveals-hidden-human-cost-of-drug-trials/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0100 Drug trials are vital to medicine, but what of those taking part? Jennie Erin Smith's moving new book about what happened in a rural community hit by early-onset Alzheimer's disease gives them a voice mg26635373-800-a-moving-story-reveals-hidden-human-cost-of-drug-trials|2474488 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2474764-ozempic-weight-loss-is-deemed-less-praiseworthy-than-lifestyle-changes/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:41:24 +0100 People seem to be less impressed when others lose weight with the drug Ozempic than when they achieve it via lifestyle changes 2474764-ozempic-weight-loss-is-deemed-less-praiseworthy-than-lifestyle-changes|2474764 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2474698-us-government-fired-researchers-running-a-crucial-drug-use-survey/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 01 Apr 2025 23:15:25 +0100 A termination letter obtained by New Scientist reveals that the Trump administration has gutted the office that runs the country’s only nationwide survey on drug use and mental health 2474698-us-government-fired-researchers-running-a-crucial-drug-use-survey|2474698 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2472600-do-ozempic-and-wegovy-really-cause-hair-loss/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:48:21 +0100 As semaglutide-based weight loss treatments such as Ozempic and Wegovy become more popular, new side effects are emerging – and one is hair loss 2472600-do-ozempic-and-wegovy-really-cause-hair-loss|2472600 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2474053-does-aspirin-have-potential-as-an-anti-cancer-drug/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:00:43 +0100 Taking aspirin was first linked to a lower risk of colorectal cancer in 1988, but the research into its anti-tumour potential has been full of twists and turns since then 2474053-does-aspirin-have-potential-as-an-anti-cancer-drug|2474053 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26535364-200-microdosing-weight-loss-drugs-is-on-the-rise-but-does-it-work/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 There are many claims about the benefits of microdosing weight-loss drugs, from anti-inflammatory effects to extending longevity. Do any of them stack up? mg26535364-200-microdosing-weight-loss-drugs-is-on-the-rise-but-does-it-work|2473536 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26535360-900-what-the-research-says-about-the-benefits-of-low-intensity-cardio/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000 Low-intensity steady-state cardio has been touted as a way to lose weight and put less strain on your body while exercising. Science of exercise columnist Grace Wade looks into whether it works mg26535360-900-what-the-research-says-about-the-benefits-of-low-intensity-cardio|2473222 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26535364-400-the-unexpected-impacts-of-a-society-transformed-by-weight-loss-drugs/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have the power to block the forces driving obesity, but the knock-on societal effects may not necessarily be so positive mg26535364-400-the-unexpected-impacts-of-a-society-transformed-by-weight-loss-drugs|2473538 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26535364-100-what-do-glp-1-drugs-really-tell-us-about-the-brains-reward-system/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Anecdotal reports suggest drugs like Ozempic may curb not just appetite but also impulsive or addictive behaviour, hinting at links between metabolic health and our brains mg26535364-100-what-do-glp-1-drugs-really-tell-us-about-the-brains-reward-system|2473535 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26535364-500-glp-1-drugs-are-only-the-start-the-powerful-drugs-to-expect-next/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 The race is under way to make faster, cheaper and better GLP-1 drugs that will go beyond reducing obesity levels to treating some of our most difficult conditions mg26535364-500-glp-1-drugs-are-only-the-start-the-powerful-drugs-to-expect-next|2473539 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26535364-300-why-exercise-is-more-important-than-ever-when-taking-weight-loss-drugs/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 GLP-1 drugs have revolutionised the treatment of obesity, but the very reason they are effective is also why it's vital to prioritise exercise when taking them mg26535364-300-why-exercise-is-more-important-than-ever-when-taking-weight-loss-drugs|2473537 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2474320-measles-is-spreading-across-the-us-here-is-what-you-need-to-know/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:51:59 +0000 The US has confirmed more than 480 measles cases across 19 states, the highest total since an outbreak in 2019 sickened more than 1200 people 2474320-measles-is-spreading-across-the-us-here-is-what-you-need-to-know|2474320 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2473911-pregnancys-lasting-effects-on-different-parts-of-the-body-revealed/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:00:31 +0000 An "unprecedented view" of how the body changes during and after pregnancy has revealed many long-lasting impacts on the liver, kidneys and more 2473911-pregnancys-lasting-effects-on-different-parts-of-the-body-revealed|2473911 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26535362-500-the-ozempic-era-is-only-just-beginning/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000 In the past year, treatments such as Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have become household names. But there are many questions left to answer, not least what the future holds for weight-loss medications and society at large mg26535362-500-the-ozempic-era-is-only-just-beginning|2473519 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2473640-fake-pills-ease-pms-symptoms-even-when-you-know-theyre-placebos/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 25 Mar 2025 22:30:09 +0000 Women with premenstrual syndrome reported big improvements in their symptoms after taking placebo pills, despite knowing they did not contain any active ingredients 2473640-fake-pills-ease-pms-symptoms-even-when-you-know-theyre-placebos|2473640 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2472159-were-finally-learning-how-perimenopause-profoundly-changes-the-brain/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:00:35 +0000 The hormonal upheaval in the run-up to menopause can cause cognitive difficulties. But researchers are also finding that this can be a critical window for protecting long-term brain health 2472159-were-finally-learning-how-perimenopause-profoundly-changes-the-brain|2472159 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2473180-why-it-would-be-utter-madness-to-stop-funding-mrna-vaccine-technology/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:35:29 +0000 It's not a just a revolutionary and safe vaccine technology – mRNA could help make the best and most expensive drugs in the world affordable for everyone 2473180-why-it-would-be-utter-madness-to-stop-funding-mrna-vaccine-technology|2473180 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2473067-classrooms-decorated-like-woodlands-seem-to-slow-myopia-progression/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:00:16 +0000 Spending a lot of time outdoors may be the best way to prevent myopia, or delay its progression, but this isn't always practical. Now, research suggests that bringing the outside in may be a valid workaround 2473067-classrooms-decorated-like-woodlands-seem-to-slow-myopia-progression|2473067 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2472797-tattoos-are-being-linked-to-some-cancers-are-they-really-a-risk/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 20 Mar 2025 07:00:31 +0000 Having a tattoo has been linked to a higher risk of conditions like lymphoma and skin cancer, but the situation isn't clear-cut 2472797-tattoos-are-being-linked-to-some-cancers-are-they-really-a-risk|2472797 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2472881-popular-tiktok-videos-about-adhd-are-full-of-misinformation/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:00:44 +0000 The top 100 videos about ADHD on TikTok feature many claims that psychologists consider inaccurate, but students often identify misleading videos as helpful 2472881-popular-tiktok-videos-about-adhd-are-full-of-misinformation|2472881 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2472859-microdosing-lsd-is-not-an-effective-adhd-treatment/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:00:04 +0000 The first randomised controlled trial of microdosing LSD as a treatment for ADHD found the psychedelic drug wasn’t any more effective than a placebo in alleviating symptoms 2472859-microdosing-lsd-is-not-an-effective-adhd-treatment|2472859 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26535342-500-a-fresh-understanding-of-tiredness-reveals-how-to-get-your-energy-back/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Radical new insights from the science of interoception – how the body senses its internal state – explain the real reasons we feel tired all the time, and how to re-energise mg26535342-500-a-fresh-understanding-of-tiredness-reveals-how-to-get-your-energy-back|2471414 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2472257-adding-extra-protein-to-ultra-processed-foods-helps-reduce-overeating/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:33:42 +0000 The health problems associated with ultra-processed foods may be explained by the way the products encourage overeating. Adding more protein to the foods might help people limit their intake – but it isn’t a complete solution 2472257-adding-extra-protein-to-ultra-processed-foods-helps-reduce-overeating|2472257 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26535342-300-how-we-could-achieve-dog-level-sense-of-smell-and-what-it-would-mean/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000 Our Future Chronicles column explores an imagined history of inventions yet to come – this time how, by the mid-21st century, many people were opting for a "nose job" that would supercharge their sense of smell. Rowan Hooper is our guide. mg26535342-300-how-we-could-achieve-dog-level-sense-of-smell-and-what-it-would-mean|2471412 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2471933-the-13-drugs-and-supplements-that-could-slow-brain-ageing/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:00:42 +0000 Hydrocortisone and testosterone are just two of 13 drugs and supplements that could lessen the impact of genes that accelerate brain ageing 2471933-the-13-drugs-and-supplements-that-could-slow-brain-ageing|2471933 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2471909-signs-of-terry-pratchetts-dementia-may-have-been-hidden-in-his-books/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:34:20 +0000 Terry Pratchett was diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy, a type of dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease, in 2007 – but an analysis of his Discworld books suggests there were signs of the condition a decade earlier 2471909-signs-of-terry-pratchetts-dementia-may-have-been-hidden-in-his-books|2471909 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2471573-giving-blood-frequently-may-make-your-blood-cells-healthier/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:00:14 +0000 Men who had given blood more than 100 times in their life were more likely to have blood cells carrying certain beneficial mutations, suggesting that donating blood promotes the growth of these cells 2471573-giving-blood-frequently-may-make-your-blood-cells-healthier|2471573 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26535332-200-the-alarming-rise-of-colorectal-cancer-diagnoses-in-people-under-50/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Colorectal cancers will soon be the number one cause of cancer death among people under 50. Could changes in lifestyle and environment be to blame? mg26535332-200-the-alarming-rise-of-colorectal-cancer-diagnoses-in-people-under-50|2470588 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2471188-ozempic-is-increasingly-being-linked-to-vision-loss-whats-the-truth/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 07 Mar 2025 18:45:32 +0000 Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could raise the risk of a rare form of vision loss, but we are still trying to unpick why 2471188-ozempic-is-increasingly-being-linked-to-vision-loss-whats-the-truth|2471188 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2471284-does-education-help-build-a-cognitive-reserve-to-ward-off-dementia/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:03:15 +0000 Spending more time at school could keep you sharp into old age, but there are other factors that might explain the effect 2471284-does-education-help-build-a-cognitive-reserve-to-ward-off-dementia|2471284 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2471065-the-us-may-start-vaccinating-chickens-and-cows-against-bird-flu/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:31:42 +0000 The US Department of Agriculture announced it will allocate $100 million to develop vaccines and other therapies to help contain the spread of bird flu on poultry and dairy farms 2471065-the-us-may-start-vaccinating-chickens-and-cows-against-bird-flu|2471065 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2469784-why-the-worlds-longevity-hotspots-may-not-be-all-they-seem/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:00:03 +0000 Blue zones, places home to an unusual number of centenarians, are looked to for their secrets to living healthier lives – but are they even real? 2469784-why-the-worlds-longevity-hotspots-may-not-be-all-they-seem|2469784 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26535331-800-how-neuroscience-and-bad-studies-have-fuelled-intensive-parenting/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000 Motherdom is the latest book to lay bare the shaky science pressuring parents to perfectly steer their children's development from birth. It's a welcome reality check, finds Penny Sarchet mg26535331-800-how-neuroscience-and-bad-studies-have-fuelled-intensive-parenting|2470584 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2470994-men-taking-antibiotics-could-cut-rates-of-bacterial-vaginosis-in-women/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:00:32 +0000 Bacterial vaginosis, which is caused by bacteria overgrowing in the vagina, can be hard to treat, with women often experiencing recurring symptoms. Now it seems that asking their male sexual partners to use antibiotic pills and cream could be key to tackling the condition 2470994-men-taking-antibiotics-could-cut-rates-of-bacterial-vaginosis-in-women|2470994 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2470998-norovirus-vaccine-pill-shows-promise-against-winter-vomiting-bug/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:00:28 +0000 Most people recover from norovirus, a highly contagious infection, within a few days but it can be particularly risky for some groups. Now a small trial of a pill designed to protect against the virus has shown promise in older people 2470998-norovirus-vaccine-pill-shows-promise-against-winter-vomiting-bug|2470998 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26535332-400-health-scares-for-a-new-generation-must-be-tackled-with-solid-science/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000 A rise in cancers among younger people, particularly colorectal cancer, is prompting speculation on social media over the causes. Only slow, careful research can get to the truth mg26535332-400-health-scares-for-a-new-generation-must-be-tackled-with-solid-science|2470721 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2470098-does-milk-and-other-dairy-really-reduce-the-risk-of-colorectal-cancer/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:00:45 +0000 Consuming dairy is increasingly being linked to a lower risk of colorectal cancer, but the true relationship between the two is hard to untangle 2470098-does-milk-and-other-dairy-really-reduce-the-risk-of-colorectal-cancer|2470098 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26535322-100-inside-the-new-therapies-promising-to-finally-beat-autoimmune-disease/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Type 1 diabetes, IBD, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, coeliac disease and lupus are all caused by the body attacking itself. But new therapies that reset the immune system could offer lasting help mg26535322-100-inside-the-new-therapies-promising-to-finally-beat-autoimmune-disease|2469672 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2470068-extreme-heat-may-speed-up-biological-ageing-in-older-people/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:00:10 +0000 Spending more days in extreme heat seems to be linked to markers of increased biological ageing in people aged 56 and over, suggesting that it could raise the risk of age-related diseases 2470068-extreme-heat-may-speed-up-biological-ageing-in-older-people|2470068 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2469899-people-in-industrial-societies-get-more-sleep-than-hunter-gatherers/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:01:40 +0000 Individuals in industrialised societies seem to sleep for longer than people in non-industrialised ones, but their circadian rhythms are more out of sync 2469899-people-in-industrial-societies-get-more-sleep-than-hunter-gatherers|2469899 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2467272-why-exercising-outdoors-is-better-for-your-health/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:00:28 +0000 Numerous studies have found that exercising outside has a slight edge on boosting both our physical and mental health, even when the conditions outside are less than ideal 2467272-why-exercising-outdoors-is-better-for-your-health|2467272 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2469470-us-stops-sharing-flu-data-with-who-amidst-one-of-its-worst-flu-seasons/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:15 +0000 The US withdrawal from the World Health Organization formally takes one year, but the country has already stopped sharing influenza surveillance with the international body, which could impact the efficacy of the next flu vaccine 2469470-us-stops-sharing-flu-data-with-who-amidst-one-of-its-worst-flu-seasons|2469470 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2469236-mini-brains-have-been-fused-to-resemble-that-of-a-40-day-old-fetus/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:00:28 +0000 By fusing different human organoids, researchers have created “mini-brains” containing most of the cell types found in fetal brains 2469236-mini-brains-have-been-fused-to-resemble-that-of-a-40-day-old-fetus|2469236 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2468853-why-being-bilingual-really-does-seem-to-delay-dementia/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 20 Feb 2025 07:00:14 +0000 Multiple studies suggest that speaking more than one language pushes back the onset of dementia, but doesn't seem to stop it entirely 2468853-why-being-bilingual-really-does-seem-to-delay-dementia|2468853 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2469082-usaid-funding-freeze-devastates-reproductive-healthcare-worldwide/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:20 +0000 The Trump administration’s pause on US foreign assistance could lead to an estimated 4.2 million unintended pregnancies and more than 8300 pregnancy-related deaths 2469082-usaid-funding-freeze-devastates-reproductive-healthcare-worldwide|2469082 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2469109-how-both-your-genes-and-lifestyle-alter-risk-of-age-related-diseases/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:01:16 +0000 The largest study of its kind has revealed how both genetics and lifestyle play a role in developing certain age-related conditions, such as dementia, lung cancer and heart disease 2469109-how-both-your-genes-and-lifestyle-alter-risk-of-age-related-diseases|2469109 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2468672-car-t-cells-enable-record-breaking-18-year-nerve-cancer-remission/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:00:55 +0000 A person with neuroblastoma, which occurs when developing nerve cells in children turn cancerous, has remained tumour-free for over 18 years thanks to CAR T-cell therapy 2468672-car-t-cells-enable-record-breaking-18-year-nerve-cancer-remission|2468672 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2468671-eight-habits-that-could-keep-your-heart-healthy/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:00:11 +0000 From staying active to getting plenty of sleep, there are many ways to keep your heart healthy 2468671-eight-habits-that-could-keep-your-heart-healthy|2468671 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2467665-mouse-brain-slices-brought-back-to-life-after-being-frozen-for-a-week/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:00:40 +0000 In a step towards suspended animation of people, slices of mouse brains have shown near-normal activity after being stored at -150°C for up to a week 2467665-mouse-brain-slices-brought-back-to-life-after-being-frozen-for-a-week|2467665 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2467761-using-common-painkiller-in-pregnancy-might-raise-adhd-risk-in-children/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:00:07 +0000 Children may have a higher risk of developing ADHD if their mothers used paracetamol – also known as acetaminophen – during pregnancy, adding weight to the contested link between the painkiller and fetal brain development 2467761-using-common-painkiller-in-pregnancy-might-raise-adhd-risk-in-children|2467761 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2468043-sexome-microbes-swapped-during-sex-could-aid-forensic-investigations/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:00:57 +0000 Forensic scientists investigating cases of sexual assault may be able to use the genital microbiome to identify the perpetrator, as researchers have found that this "sexome" is exchanged between partners during intercourse 2468043-sexome-microbes-swapped-during-sex-could-aid-forensic-investigations|2468043