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A greater appreciation of microglia, the army of mobile cells that tends to our neural pathways, is inspiring revolutionary treatments for dementia, finds Grace Wade AS YOU read this sentence, [...]

Do you feel aimless and numb inside? Is it hard to pinpoint what's wrong? You may be languishing, says Corey Keyes. He tells Grace Wade how to turn this around [...]

THE endometrium, or the inner lining of the uterus, has been mapped in unprecedented detail. The information gleaned will improve our understanding of reproductive health and common conditions such as [...]

PEOPLE use two distinct brain networks to anticipate and identify transitions between segments in a piece of music. Musical boundaries, when one section of a composition ends and another begins, […]

A RARE virus spread by mosquitoes has killed one person in the US. The death, announced on 27 August, occurred in New Hampshire and is the state's first known case […]

THE low-calorie sweetener erythritol makes blood more prone to clotting. This may explain why it has been linked to a greater risk of heart attack and stroke. Erythritol is a [...]

HIGH cholesterol and vision loss have been identified as two new modifiable risk factors for dementia. Eliminating these factors, along with 12 previously recognised ones, may prevent nearly half of [...]

Patchy testing makes it difficult to know how many people in the US are infected with H5N1 US HEALTH officials are struggling to monitor people who have been exposed to [...]

A HORMONE in mice may explain the long-standing mystery of how adult bones stay strong during the stress of breastfeeding. The finding could lead to new treatments for osteoporosis, a [...]

While highly processed food is the latest fixation in nutrition, the evidence for how it affects our health continues to point in different directions, says Grace Wade NUTRITION advice is [...]

Major US healthcare organisations have offered contradictory advice about the use of these medications in adolescents with obesity. How much do we know about their effects, asks Grace Wade AS [...]

Studies suggest that financial incentives lead to weight loss, but whether the approach is sustainable or cost-effective remains to be seen, finds Grace Wade A GROWING body of evidence suggests [...]

The onset of periods is happening sooner in life for younger generations in the Western world, and there could be multiple factors behind it, says Grace Wade THE age at [...]

PUBLIC health experts still don't know how a bird flu virus has been spreading for months among dairy cows in the US – although early evidence points to contaminated milking [...]

DECREASING the amount of gut microbes in male mice increases their offspring's risk of low birth weight. This suggests a father's microbiome at conception influences infant health. Jamie Hackett at [...]

PUBLIC health experts warn that not enough is being done to contain the spread of a bird flu virus in US dairy cows, increasing the risk of the disease spilling [...]

In the past 10 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has worked to improve well-being in India, but much more progress is needed to look after 1.4 billion people, says Grace [...]

AS A bird flu virus continues to spread among dairy cattle in the US, health agencies there are preparing for the possibility of an outbreak in people. 'The risk [of [...]

SWITCHING mice to a lower-fat diet before flu vaccination improves their ability to fend off the virus later. This suggests the vaccine may be more effective in people with obesity [...]

The vagus nerve influences everything from your heartbeat to your immune system. Unravelling its secrets could usher in a new era of medicine, finds Grace Wade AS I peered at [...]

This article provides a comprehensive overview of exercise and its effects on the body and mind. It covers topics such as the benefits of exercise, the most efficient way to get fit, and the ideal amount of exercise for long-term health. The article also explores different types of exercise, including high-intensity interval training, and the potential risks of excessive exercise. It delves into the rise of online fitness apps and the psychological aspects of exercising alone versus in a group. Overall, this article offers valuable insights for individuals seeking to improve their fitness and provides guidance on incorporating exercise into their lives. It emphasizes the importance of starting slow and gradually increasing activity levels, as even small amounts of exercise can have significant long-term health benefits. The article also highlights the importance of physical activity for children's cognitive and physical development and encourages the establishment of a positive relationship with exercise from a young age. [Extracted from the article]

This article covers a range of complex scientific and technological concepts. It begins by discussing the nature of thought and how it is understood in the brain. It then explores the concept of rogue planets, which are planets that do not orbit stars. The article also delves into the concept of causality, particularly in the quantum realm where it becomes uncertain. Biodiversity is another topic discussed, with a focus on the measurement and conservation efforts. The article also touches on quantum biology, artificial general intelligence, fractals, and neurodiversity. Each concept is presented objectively, providing an overview of the topic without taking a stance. [Extracted from the article]

FORENSIC scientists have developed a technique to detect signs of drugs on fingerprints from crime scenes. 'That information, the presence of drug particles, is an almost untapped resource,' says James [...]

Book https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/446384/the-immune-mind-by-lyman-dr-monty/9781911709169 Monty Lyman(Torva) It is tough turning neuroimmunology into a gripping read, but this excellent book makes for a delightful and authoritative overview, says Grace Wade AT UNIVERSITY, I [...]

The first case of H5N1 bird flu passing from cows to humans should spark expert investigation, but not general panic, says Grace Wade NEWS of a bird flu virus infecting [...]

Antibody therapy rejuvenates defence network in old mice, helping them fend off infection AN EXPERIMENTAL treatment rejuvenates the immune systems of older mice, improving their ability to fight infections. If [...]

In a medical milestone, a genetically modified pig kidney has been successfully transplanted into a living human, reports Grace Wade SURGEONS have transplanted a pig kidney into a 62-year-old man [...]

TWO widely used antibiotics may be able to regenerate heart cells in pigs, suggesting they might one day be used to treat heart failure. Heart failure occurs when the heart [...]

PEOPLE with a mental health condition have more RNA damage than those without one. Since RNA damage accelerates ageing, these findings could explain why mental illness is linked to an [...]

AN ANTI-inflammatory nasal spray reduces the severity of symptoms in a mouse model of multiple sclerosis (MS), suggesting it may treat the condition in humans. MS occurs when the immune [...]

A measure of consciousness called neural complexity increases with small amounts of the drug LOW doses of the psychedelic drug LSD increase complexity in the brain, even when they don't [...]

INHALING antibiotic-filled nanoparticles could help treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Junliang Zhu at Soochow University in China and his colleagues made nanoparticles from silica, giving them a negative charge [...]

VERBAL and spatial skills, like word memorisation and navigation, remain consistent throughout the menstrual cycle, suggesting menstruation has little effect on such cognitive functions. Research has indicated that the menstrual [...]

A new class of drugs has been hailed as a breakthrough, but are the treatments the game changers they are being billed as, asks Grace Wade IN EARLY July, the [...]

As a child, I was frequently scolded for zoning out in class, interrupting conversations and losing just about everything I owned. It wasn't until adulthood, when I was diagnosed with [...]

SINCE the US Supreme Court overturned the right to an abortion, estimates suggest that there have been tens of thousands of pregnancies as a result of rape in states with [...]

SOME brain regions become smaller and thinner during pregnancy and most of these changes reverse after giving birth, scans reveal. This suggests the brain is restructuring itself during and immediately [...]

PHOTOSYNTHETIC structures have been found inside fossils of cyanobacteria that are 1.75 billion years old. Emmanuelle Javaux at the University of Liège in Belgium and her colleagues analysed fossils from [...]

Severe infections with the SARS-CoV-2 virus seem to increase risk of mental health issues PEOPLE with severe covid-19 infections are more likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia or other psychotic [...]

THE psychedelic substance ibogaine may treat chronic symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI). A single dose of the drug led to lasting improvements in physical and social functioning, cognition and [...]

A DAILY cocktail of prebiotics and probiotics may help treat symptoms associated with long covid. The condition – in which people have symptoms for months or years after getting covid-19 [...]

Adolescent brains changed faster during covid-19 lockdowns, and the effect was bigger in girls THE brains of adolescents showed signs of accelerated ageing during the covid-19 pandemic, with girls affected [...]

Senolytic drugs can remove damaged cells, allowing degraded tissue around nerves to recover DRUGS that remove worn and damaged immune cells may help treat multiple sclerosis (MS), a study in [...]

>90%Proportion of people in US and UK with antibodies against covid-19 EG.5The highly transmissble variant that became dominant in 2023 WHEN it comes to covid-19, 2023 was different to the [...]

TWO teams of researchers have uncovered microscopic details of how the protein photolyase uses light to repair DNA. The findings may help us develop sustainable chemical manufacturing that relies on [...]

NOT getting enough sleep prior to having surgery may increase postoperative pain. This suggests that improvements in recovery time may require good sleep before, as well as after, going under [...]

ADOLESCENTS with depression have higher levels of certain molecules in their blood than those without the condition. The finding could help identify teenagers who are more susceptible to depression, and [...]

SPENDING time with friends and family may reduce your chances of an early death, while a lack of such visits can raise the risk. Hamish Foster at the University of [...]

A high dose seems to work against persistent pain in mice, but human trials are still needed A KIND of vitamin B3 called nicotinamide riboside alleviates persistent pain in mice, [...]

It was thought impossible, but surgeons have performed the first human eyeball transplant IN A world first, surgeons have performed an eyeball transplant. It is uncertain if the recipient will [...]