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HealthMPs warn disabled people have no ‘power’ over Pip review
Early recommendations from the review indicate that equipment and services could be offered over cash
Ex-hospital boss 'astonished' by staff 'complacency' after Lucy Letby's arrest
Dr Susan Gilby says she found a "general feeling of complacency" weeks after Lucy Letby's first arrest.
Seal of approval for tea treatment
Keepers at Sea Life Scarborough say Frankie is recovering well and will be released into the wild.
Monzo Home Insurance – everything you need to know
The different types of insurance, who they're for and how to never miss a renewal again
Taylor v Pili - all you need to know
All you need to know about Katie Taylor's farewell fight against Flora Pili at Croke Park in Dublin on Saturday night.
HealthItauma v Hrgovic & Mayer v Cameron - all you need to know
All you need to know about Moses Itauma v Filip Hrgovic and Mikaela Mayer v Chantelle Cameron before the fights on Saturday.
Five health benefits of eggs you probably didn’t know about
Most people know eggs are high in protein, vitamins and other nutrients. But they also have other benefits that make them even…
Schools have integrated children with autism. Have they included them?
When I was working as an occupational therapist helping parents of children with autism, one question would surface repeatedly.
'Brazilian blow-dry treatment ruined my health'
Former hairdresser Louisa Curtis says exposure to formaldehyde gas left her unable to work.
Cowes Week 2026 - all you need to know
With more than 630 yachts racing on the Solent - enjoy the spectacle and festivities of Cowes Week.
HealthJoshua v Prenga - all you need to know
All you need to know about Anthony Joshua's return to the boxing ring against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
I’ve completed 355 parkruns – here’s what you need to get started
But what I lack in speed, stamina, and gazelle-like grace, I make up for with dogged persistence. Since 2014, I’ve run 355…
Health'All disabled bodies are beautiful'
A disability artist and advocate says seeing herself in fashion "shows you’re allowed to belong".
Think your parent is neurodivergent? Here’s what you need to know
Up to 97% of autistic people over 60 are undiagnosed. Experts offer up advice for family members on how to support this…
HealthHow to make gardening easier as you get older
You don’t have to downsize if you’re struggling to cope, an expert says.
Can freshwater swimming really leave you with stalactites in your ears?
Cold water swimming has surged in popularity in recent years
HealthLetter: Cheryl Hall obituary
The actor Cheryl Hall certainly made an impression as a Kent county councillor when I served with her as a Labour member. After her first win for the…
Double cleansing benefits the beauty industry, not consumers | Letters
Readers reflect on an article which explored whether we should be cleaning ourselves twice With reference to your article about…
HealthIt’s not just young people who need jobs | Letters
There should be provision for people who find themselves out of work when they approach state pension age, writes Peter Wade I am now in my 61st…
Adults with severe mental illness die 15 to 20 years earlier from diseases such as cancer
Exclusive: Stark health inequalities in terms of deaths before age of 75, NHS data reveals Adults with severe mental illness are…
Health‘The fears begin to fall away’: why Britain’s mosques are opening their doors to public
As attacks on Muslim places of worship rise, more than 100 mosques this weekend have offered conversation, food and friendship to challenge prejudice…
‘I got married in it’: readers on their favourite secondhand fashion finds
To mark Oxfam’s Second Hand September, here are some of your best thrift discoveries and the stories behind them Oxfam’s Second…
Health8 common food additives linked to high blood pressure and heart disease
Common preservatives hiding in processed foods may carry unexpected heart risks, with heavy consumption linked to substantially higher rates of high…
PHOTOS: The precarious life of fisherfolk
In the bustling heart of the southern Indian city of Chennai is a market that never sleeps, where residents from the poorest…
HealthRabies concerns grow in the US – but it’s unclear if there’s an increase of the fatal disease
Rabid goats at a North Carolina petting zoo and a diseased beaver attacking a Maryland boy have set the public on edge Recent unusual incidents…
Tell us: what’s in your packed lunch?
If you take lunch into work, is a sandwich, salad, soup or something else? We’re looking for the healthiest, best-value ideas…
HealthAncient DNA reveals how plague kept returning for 400 years after the Black Death
Ancient DNA reveals that plague repeatedly returned to Europe for more than 400 years after the Black Death, evolving into new lineages and spreading…
Thousands of pregnant women in England are reporting domestic abuse. Midwives are struggling to cope
Exclusive: Analysis ‘lays bare’ something midwives already know from their day-to-day work About 20,000 disclosures of domestic…
HealthHidden gut defect that may explain why IBD keeps coming back
Researchers have uncovered a hidden molecular warning sign of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can linger even when patients feel well and…
A deadly ebola relative is surging after years in the shadows
A growing Bundibugyo virus outbreak is showing how a little-known relative of Ebola can become a major threat when diagnosis and…
Health'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ people fear losing identity
A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.
Baby born , court rules
Ruling latest step in legal fight over medically fragile child born after surrogate reportedly rejected couple’s request for…
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Health‘I would be happy if prices came down’: the older Australians wanting house prices to fall for their kids’ sake
Parents and grandparents who bought their first home with ease are hoping the slide in affordability can be reversed for the sake of the younger…
‘I feel like I’m cancelling out her life’: the wrenching work of clearing out a parent’s home
From old love letters to pieces of string, our homes are stuffed with stuff. When it comes time to empty a parent’s home, sorting…
HealthHunk – or ‘unc’? What magazine covers of Michael B Jordan and Tom Cruise tell us about manhood
Images of two actors on front of Vogue and GQ land at a time when masculinity is increasingly dominating headlines Tom Cruise and Michael B Jordan…
Betel nuts are a top mind-affecting substance. Now there's evidence of ancient use
New research on ancient human remains suggests the habitual usage of betel nuts, a plant seed with mind-affecting properties that…
HealthDon’t be afraid to be masculine, laugh more, and phone your mum: letters to our sons, by Stephen Graham, Riz Ahmed, Danny Dyer and other wise men
The Adolescence actor and the psychologist Orly Klein asked fathers to write to their sons. The results – from famous dads to the wisdom of strangers…
Scientists solve a 50-year mystery and discover a new human blood group
Scientists have identified the genetic cause behind the mysterious AnWj blood group antigen, solving a puzzle that began in 1972…
HealthStephen Ashman on the difficulties facing first-time homebuyers – cartoon
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Parents in England and Wales could be fined or jailed for child’s crimes, minister says
Jake Richards says changes would be part of ‘carrot-and-stick’ approach to try to turn around young offenders Parents whose…
HealthAlan Shute obituary
My father, Alan Shute, who has died aged 92, was a tenacious and principled trade union negotiator who rose to become assistant general secretary of…
Will even one of the U.N.'s 17 'sustainable development goals' be met by 2030?
The 17 goals agreed upon by world leaders are incredibly ambitious. Are we even close to achieving any of them? If we don't, is…
HealthBurnham urged by opposition parties to follow Macron and act with more urgency on Russian threat – as it happened
French president Emmanuel Macron earlier said he put measures in place to protect the country’s critical infrastructure Micheál Martin, the taoiseach…
Scientists discover cells that cheat death and rebuild damaged tissue
Scientists discovered a population of cells that can start the process of programmed cell death, survive it, and then help…
HealthLindsay Clancy holdout juror says he had no doubt she deliberately killed her children
It is the first time the juror, who refused to side with the others and acquit Clancy, has spoken publicly about his decision.
An effective ban on disabled people leaving Britain? You read that right, and we will not settle for it | Frances Ryan
This scandal shows there are many who don’t expect us to live rich lives – and that paternalism lives on in disability services…
HealthThese blood thinners may have an unexpected benefit for Alzheimer’s patients
Newer blood thinners may do more than prevent strokes in people with Alzheimer’s disease and atrial fibrillation. Researchers found that patients…
Doctors raise concerns about views and experience of members on federal task force
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. names new members to powerful federal task force that plays a key role in determining the…
Health'I've had a mastectomy when it wasn't needed'
The women were among hundreds who were harmed by their treatment at County Durham health trust.
Scientists restore a brain protein and reverse signs of aging in mice
Scientists found that declining levels of the brain protein Menin may help drive aging, with lower levels in mice linked to…
HealthOzempic can change your body. Can it change your life?
Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications can improve blood sugar, weight, and cardiovascular health, but researchers found little evidence that they also…
To prevent deaths in childbirth, Kenyan moms turn to an AI powered chatbot
Many questions come up during pregnancy. Is swelling normal? Are avocados safe to eat? For folks in Kenya who don't have a search…
HealthA year ago, President Trump pledged to lower Medicaid drug prices. Has that happened?
The Trump administration's efforts to lower drug prices included promised changes to Medicaid. But it's still unclear which drugs will be affected.…
'Inspirational' 97-year- old wing walker gives back to hospital ward
The world's oldest female wing-walker has delivered a cheque to the hospital where she was treated.
HealthChildren’s care homes rely on committed people | Letter
Without the unflinching commitment of managers, social workers and those who work in them, they won’t be proper homes, writes John Burton I…
This popular fermented food may help flush nanoplastics from the body
A kimchi-derived bacterium can bind to nanoplastics under gut-like conditions and may help carry them out of the body. In mice,…
HealthNew hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England
Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available.
Scientists find a natural gut compound that helps heal the intestine
A natural compound produced by gut bacteria after digesting foods such as pomegranates, walnuts, and berries may help repair and…
HealthTextbooks may have misdrawn this basic brain structure for 100 years
Scientists discovered that brain-cell axons may not be smooth tubes as textbooks have shown for more than a century, but instead naturally resemble…
Trump's surgeon general pick faces questions on vaccines and vaping at Senate hearing
The Senate committee on health held a confirmation hearing for three top health officials, including surgeon general. Dr. Nicole…
HealthWhy reshaping memories may hold the key to raising self-esteem
In a new book, psychologist Marisa Franco explains why it's good to feel good about yourself — and shares a helpful memory technique that we've…
The Deadlifting Grandma: 'I'm a world champion'
Martine Barons, 65, has three world titles under her belt after only starting weightlifting in 2024.
Health'My mother apologised': A survivor's journey after genital mutilation
Sara Kahsai was 29 when she found out she had FGM as a baby.
Cancer patient told she will get drug which could make her life longer
Patients in England with an incurable breast cancer can now access a life-extending drug on the NHS, two years after it was…
HealthWhy caffeine makes some people buzz
Scientists say it all depend on caffeine habits, lifestyle and one factor we have no control over: our genes.
New mesothelioma drug turns cancer’s own defenses against it
Scientists are testing a counterintuitive way to fight mesothelioma, an aggressive asbestos-linked cancer with few effective…
HealthScientists find a hidden health advantage in black and green rice
Scientists found that black and green Japanese rice contain unusual, potentially beneficial fats and may be digested more slowly than ordinary white…
Hidden “immune organ” in the skull may help fight brain cancer
Scientists discovered a hidden “immune organ” inside the skull that acts as a rapid first responder against brain cancer in mice.…
HealthHere's why an Arizona medical examiner is working to track heat-related deaths
No one across the U.S. is consistently tracking climate-fueled deaths. One medical examiner has a new protocol on heat-deaths.
Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths
's Juana Summers talks with ProPublica data reporter Andrea Suozzo about their investigation looking into the rise in deaths…
HealthWomen with same health conditions as men ‘less likely to be offered active treatment’
Men with heart, kidney or liver conditions more likely to be offered intervention compared with women, global analysis finds Women with the same…
Scientists find an immune “false alarm” that may drive rapid aging
Scientists have discovered that some severe genetic disorders linked to rapid aging may be driven not just by damaged DNA, but by…
HealthScientists find the whole grain “sweet spot” for better heart health
Eating four to six servings of whole grains a day may deliver meaningful benefits for heart health, . Researchers found improvements in body weight,…
Scientists recreated what mice saw from brain activity alone
Scientists reconstructed videos from the brain activity of mice, producing 10-second clips based only on signals from neurons in…
HealthSeated exercises help physical and mental health
Laugh, Move & Groove, nominated for the Make a Difference Awards, holds sessions around Jersey.
Burnham thanks well-wishers following his father's death
All opposition leaders sent condolences to Burnham as he cancelled engagements earlier this week.
Alcohol consumption scorecard to help track intake
The Health Improvement Commission says it is to help people get a clearer picture of their intake.
Ultra-processed foods linked to hidden muscle fat that may threaten your knees
Eating more ultra-processed foods was linked to greater fat buildup inside thigh muscles, . Surprisingly, the association…
HealthScientists find a hidden retinal defense against vision loss
A naturally occurring molecule called erucamide may help the retina fight back against diseases that cause progressive vision loss. Restoring the…
Scientists reversed biological age in older adults in just 4 weeks
Older adults who changed the balance of fat, carbohydrates, and animal protein in their diets showed signs of reduced biological…
HealthLetby doctor says inquiry 'grim reading' and he wishes 'we had been brave enough to follow suspicions'
Consultant Dr John Gibbs worked at the hospital during the period in 2015 to 2016 when Letby murdered seven babies.
Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...
As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.
HealthLetby failings go beyond one hospital - the whole system has been found lacking
Inquiry chair Lady Justice Thirlwall set out how the culture of the health system created the conditions that enabled poor care and criminality.
Smelling chocolate helped men complete more reps without feeling more tired
Simply smelling chocolate helped men complete more leg extension repetitions without making the workout feel harder, with dark…
HealthWhat in the World
We look at hacks to help you get around it
Assisted dying: How laws differ around the world
About 400 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries?
HealthThe U.S. Eradicated this flesh-eating parasite. Now it’s back
The flesh eating New World screwworm has returned to the United States, threatening livestock, wildlife, pets and potentially people as it spreads…
Help-to-buy scheme delivered ‘very high value for money’, review finds
Exclusive: George Osborne’s programme to reduce costs for first-time buyers delivered £25bn in social value in UK last year…
HealthAt-home cervical screenings to roll out in city
Eligible women will be able to order a free self-testing kit online through the NHS app.
Nearly 10,000 patients reveal what works best for knee arthritis pain relief
A major analysis of 139 clinical trials involving nearly 10,000 people suggests that some of the simplest treatments may work…
HealthTiny cell “antennas” may help explain why some babies are born with heart defects
A newly discovered communication system in the microscopic “antennae” of cells may help explain how some congenital heart defects develop. When…
Plague was killing entire families thousands of years before the Black Death
Ancient DNA reveals that plague was already killing hunter-gatherers in Siberia 5,500 years ago, long before cities and…
HealthThe Pitt is up for 25 Emmys - but the show's biggest fans are real-life doctors
Those in the medical profession say the HBO Max show about a US hospital emergency room is the most realistic medical drama yet.
Staff slept while patient killed at NHS mental health unit
Inquest hears how Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, was able to strangle and kill Hugo Flint-Cahan on a hospital ward in east London.
HealthCancer is rising in younger adults. Faster biological aging may help explain why
Cancer rates are rising in adults under 55, and new research suggests accelerated biological aging may be one piece of the puzzle. Scientists found…
Hidden brain wiring may help keep the mind sharp as gray matter shrinks
Scientists have discovered that the brain’s short-range wiring may help protect cognition even as gray matter shrinks with age.…
HealthScientists find a hidden cause of high blood pressure that routine tests can miss
A wearable device has revealed nighttime hormone surges that may expose a frequently missed cause of high blood pressure. The discovery could help…
Scientists discover strange link between low vitamin D and pain
Low vitamin D levels may make recovery from breast cancer surgery more painful, . Patients with vitamin D deficiency were three…
HealthScientists find how “zombie” cells fuel inflammation as we age
Scientists discovered that aging cells can use malfunctioning mitochondria to unlock inflammatory genes and keep the immune system stuck in a…
Popular sweetener byproduct damages DNA in human cells
Sucralose, the artificial sweetener used in Splenda, came under scrutiny after a study found that a related chemical damaged DNA…
HealthWhy I'm doing a September reset and how you can create a new routine
It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits.
A joyful harvest: the young Welsh farmers growing food for Birmingham
A charity in Powys provides the land while growers do the hard work, producing bumper crops for city children Kilos and kilos of…
HealthMost men don’t know dairy is linked to prostate cancer risk
Most men may be missing an important dietary clue about prostate cancer. A new survey found that only 20% knew research has linked dairy consumption…
AI uncovers hidden Ozempic side effects across 400,000 Reddit posts
AI analysis of 400,000 Reddit posts found that users of drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound reported unexpected…
HealthSome dentists say more young people are grinding their teeth - are you one of them?
Millions of us do it, though few of us realise we do - but getting the right treatment can be life-changing.
A hidden compound in healthy foods may worsen IBD
A natural compound found in foods such as spinach, almonds, and sweet potatoes may aggravate gut inflammation in people with…
HealthOzempic and Wegovy may raise hair loss risk in some men
GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound may increase hair-loss risk by 7% in men who are already genetically susceptible to male-pattern…
Scientists discover a hidden switch that shuts down inflammation
Scientists have uncovered a natural braking system that helps the immune system switch off inflammation and prevent harmful…
HealthFire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 residents
Ten people were evacuated from the home in Araucanía region in central Chile.
Who really needs a heart calcium scan?
A 10-year study of more than 6,000 adults found that popular coronary calcium scans may add little to standard heart disease risk…
Scientists find Ozempic may slow aging itself
Semaglutide helped older healthy mice live longer while improving memory, muscle function, blood sugar control, and several biological signs of…
Scientists find a way to break pancreatic cancer’s protective shield
Researchers found that blocking IL1RAP could disrupt a powerful inflammatory network that helps pancreatic cancer survive…
HealthThe secret to longer life may be hidden in bat DNA
Long-lived bats appear to combine powerful immune defenses with unusual strategies for eliminating damaged cells, potentially helping them avoid…
Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims
The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, .
HealthYour next prescription could be treating a side effect from the last one
A major Ontario study found 24 common medication chains in which one drug’s side effects can be mistaken for a new medical problem, leading to…
Study of 1.9 million people finds a striking link between ADHD and gut problems
Researchers analyzing data from more than 1.9 million people found that ADHD is associated with substantially higher rates of…
HealthToo much light at night may quietly reshape your heart
Nighttime light exposure was linked to thicker, stiffer heart chambers and early signs of reduced heart function in a study of more than 11,000…
Scientists find signs of extreme aging and youth in the same 117-year-old
A remarkably detailed study of Maria Branyas, who lived past 117, reveals that extreme longevity may involve both intense aging…
HealthScientists discover the human heart can regrow muscle after a heart attack
Researchers have shown for the first time that human heart muscle cells can regrow after a heart attack. The finding overturns the idea that damaged…
Eating only 8 hours a day may help control Type 1 diabetes
Eating only between noon and 8 p.m. improved blood sugar control in a small study of adults with Type 1 diabetes and obesity,…
HealthUCLA scientists turn cord blood into powerful cancer-fighting T cells
UCLA researchers developed ready-made cancer-fighting T cells from cord blood stem cells that can attack solid tumors through two separate detection…
'Like a hangover': Why your partner's snoring could be impacting your health
Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the .
HealthDNA treatment cuts bad cholesterol by nearly 50% without statins
Researchers have designed a new DNA-based treatment that targets PCSK9, a protein closely tied to high LDL cholesterol and atherosclerosis. Their…
One sugary drink a day linked to more than double the risk of stomach cancer
People who drank at least one sugar-sweetened beverage a day had roughly 2.45 times the risk of gastric cancer compared with…
HealthMenstrual fitness: Why some women are 'cycle-syncing' their workouts
Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
Scientists find a bone-building switch that could fight osteoporosis
An experimental compound called AP503 significantly strengthened bones in mice by activating GPR133, a receptor that boosts bone…
HealthWellbeing walks praised for keeping people active
The free walks range from 10 to 90 minutes and are aimed at all abilities.
Ozempic and Wegovy linked to nearly 40% fewer asthma attacks
Semaglutide, the drug found in Ozempic and Wegovy, was linked to nearly 40% fewer asthma attacks in a large real-world study. It…
HealthCaffeine may flip an ancient cellular switch linked to slower aging
Scientists found that caffeine activates an ancient cellular energy system involved in stress resistance, DNA repair, and growth. The discovery could…
Mums 'left to get on with it' after C-sections
Mothers have described being left to recover from caesarean sections with "no support".
HealthScientists discover a powerful new antivenom hidden in rattlesnake blood
Researchers discovered that combinations of toxin-blocking proteins naturally found in rattlesnake blood can powerfully neutralize venom from several…
Your personality may be more genetic than scientists realized
More than 1,200 genetic variants have been linked to the Big Five personality traits, and many of the same variants are also…
HealthEarly statin use linked to 15% lower dementia risk
Starting statins soon after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis may do more than protect the heart. In a nationwide Danish study of more than 132,000 people,…
Train station to mark World Suicide Prevention Day
As well as offering advice, Wellbeing Week will include poetry, gardening workshops, art and music.
HealthCommon dry-cleaning chemical linked to triple the risk of liver scarring
A chemical commonly used in dry cleaning and found in some household products may be an overlooked threat to liver health. Researchers found that…
Scientists say love follows hidden mathematical rules
Could math help explain why some relationships survive life’s inevitable stresses while others slowly fall apart? Researchers…
HealthCancer cases could surge 67% worldwide by 2050
Cancer is becoming an even larger global health threat, with nearly 21 million people diagnosed and 9.8 million dying from the disease in 2024. New…
Popular brain supplement linked to shorter lifespan in men
A large study involving more than 270,000 people has linked higher blood levels of the amino acid tyrosine to a shorter lifespan…
HealthThis lifestyle program improved cognition 55% more than basic health advice
Older adults at risk of dementia improved their memory and thinking after following lifestyle programs combining exercise, healthy eating, cognitive…
Scientists find a weak spot in one of the deadliest brain cancers
Researchers may have found a new way to weaken glioblastoma’s defenses against treatment. Blocking a protein called SET prevented…
HealthStanford scientists discover a seafood that can reverse signs of aging
A substance found in edible sea squirts appeared to reverse several signs of aging in older mice. Plasmalogen supplements improved memory and…
A longer exhale may push your brain toward bolder decisions
Slow breathing with a prolonged exhale made people more willing to take risks by changing heart activity and increasing the…
HealthScientists reveal the hidden instructions that build the human brain
UCLA researchers have discovered two powerful influences that help guide how the human brain forms before birth. Radial glia, stem cells responsible…
New injectable treatment helps the brain rebuild after stroke
Duke researchers developed an injectable scaffold that helped stroke-damaged brains grow new blood vessels, support nerve…
HealthOne immune switch may help drive aging across the body
Aging may be partly fueled by immune cells losing their ability to clear away damaged, inflammation-promoting cells. Blocking a single receptor…
ADHD may have a surprising creative advantage
Some of the attention patterns that make ADHD challenging may also help spark creativity by allowing the brain to explore more…
HealthWhy 'sleepmaxxing' could be making your sleep worse
The things you're doing to make your sleep better could actually be making your sleep worse.
Money problems may age your brain faster
Persistent financial hardship in early and middle adulthood was linked to poorer thinking skills by the 50s and more signs of…
HealthMindfulness may lower blood pressure in just 8 weeks
Mindfulness, gratitude, and optimism training may improve blood pressure, inflammation, and other heart-health measures within just eight to 12…
Reaching 90 without dementia doesn’t mean you’re in the clear
A study of people over 90 found that dementia risk remains strongly shaped by sex, race and genetics, with women and black…
HealthScientists find a human-only gene that may help explain our brainpower
Scientists discovered that human microglia, immune cells that help shape developing brain circuits, can take four to eight years to mature instead of…
HEPA air purifiers may boost brain function after just one month
Adults aged 40 and older performed about 12% faster on a test of executive function after using a HEPA air purifier at home for…
HealthYour sleep may be hiding an early clue to Alzheimer’s
Frequent micro-awakenings during sleep were linked to higher genetic risk for Alzheimer’s in healthy middle-aged adults who had no symptoms. The…
Researchers followed 400,000 kids for 20 years and found a lasting pre-K advantage
A 20-year study of 400,000 students found that children who attended public school pre-K earned better grades and test scores…
HealthOff to Reading or Leeds? Here's your guide to festival make-up (without the toxins)
Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle.
Smart nanoparticles light up brain cancer and destroy what surgery misses
Scientists created smart nanoparticles that can both illuminate hidden glioblastoma cells during surgery and destroy microscopic…
HealthScientists discover a brain “brake” that can shut down chronic pain
Researchers discovered a brain-based “brake” that can shut down chronic nerve pain in mice by calming an overactive pain circuit. Targeting this…
Your brain may not actually “make” decisions
A neuroscientist is challenging the idea that the brain contains a central system that actually “makes” our decisions. What we…
HealthShingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk
Older adults who received the Shingrix shingles vaccine were 24% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia over four years in a study of more than…
Depression may shut down the brain’s ability to make new neurons
A major study found that adults with depression show disrupted production of new neurons in the hippocampus, potentially…
HealthToo much or too little sleep may make your body age faster
Both too little and too much sleep may be linked to faster aging throughout the body. Researchers analyzing 23 biological aging clocks found the…
A major Alzheimer’s risk gene may shrink brain cells years before symptoms
Researchers have uncovered a possible reason why the Alzheimer’s risk gene APOE4 can disrupt the brain long before memory…
HealthThis common vitamin was linked to 13% better cognitive scores
Older adults with mild cognitive impairment and sleep problems who took at least 5,000 IU of vitamin D daily scored more than 13% higher on a…
Quitting alcohol may prime the brain for relapse
Mice that developed compulsive drinking after alcohol abstinence showed more than double the activity in a brain region…
HealthMultilingual people may have brains up to 13 years younger
People who speak several languages may have brains that age more slowly, with four-language speakers showing brains that appeared about 13 years…
Ozempic does something unexpected to the brain’s hunger neurons
Ozempic may work in the brain in almost the opposite way scientists expected, activating hunger-linked neurons that appear…
HealthSchizophrenia’s lost brain connections follow a surprising pattern
Specialized brain scans reveal that schizophrenia is linked to widespread loss of the synapses that connect brain cells, with the left side of the…
AI-designed “intrabodies” could unlock new treatments for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and MND
Researchers have developed a new way to turn ordinary antibodies into tiny disease-fighting molecules that can work inside human…
HealthMysterious waves sweeping across your brain may help turn sensory chaos into what you see
Traveling electrical waves sweeping across the brain may help determine what we notice, predict what comes next, and construct our internal picture…
A therapy that “rewrites” childhood memories can ease fear of failure
Childhood criticism can leave people carrying a fear of failure long into adulthood, but new research suggests those emotional…
HealthI was abused as a child – and thought I had healed. Then I began drinking in lockdown
Decades after being sexually abused, the author and doctor Frank Spinelli believed he had moved on emotionally. But alcohol destroyed his sense of…
A little-known protein may be fueling Alzheimer’s — and scientists found a way to block it
An experimental Alzheimer’s compound prevented damaging protein clumps from forming in the brains of mice, helping nerve cells…
HealthA little movement in midlife could pay off for your brain years later
Exercise and healthy blood sugar levels in midlife may help slow cognitive decline decades later. Physical activity appeared especially beneficial…
Scientists tracked kids for 8 years — the screen time result was unexpected
An eight-year Finnish study found that children who spent more time on screens tended to show better cognitive processing as…
HealthA stress hormone may help the brain repair itself
A surprising stress-related signal may help the brain repair itself after injury. Researchers found that myelin-producing precursor cells rapidly…
Women taking estrogen had fewer signs of Alzheimer’s in their brains
Women who used estrogen-only hormone therapy later in life were less likely to develop dementia and showed fewer signs of…
HealthGen Z and millennials have it far worse than my generation. Here's why | Opinion
'I know my age group has called the young lazy, entitled snowflakes,' says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee, who has been writing for for nearly 50…
A surprising brain discovery could help explain why we overeat fatty foods
A protein inside appetite-controlling brain cells may play an important role in preventing overeating and obesity, particularly…
HealthWhy your brain keeps making the same decisions – even when better options exist
Why do we keep making the same choices even when better options are available? Researchers found that simply repeating a decision can reshape what we…
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Health‘It’s rare to hear: I’m black and middle class’ – Symeon Brown on black Britain’s enduring ‘taboo’
Black people are more prominent than ever in the UK’s politics and culture. But are they overwhelmingly from the middle class, as Brown argues in his…
Britain is paying the price for failing to invest in its young people | Richard Partington
Alan Milburn has outlined a generation cut adrift by austerity. We must grasp the nettle and rebuild a preventive state Most…
HealthStarting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
HealthCovid inquiry PPE report - key findings
What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.
UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds
Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest…
HealthUK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks
The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.
More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave
When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.
HealthDoctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008".
Resident doctors take strike action over pay
The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient…
HealthConsultants and specialist doctors take strike action over pay
Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise.
What does hot weather do to the body?
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
HealthWhat are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.
A&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off
Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.
HealthResident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.
'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.