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/mg25834430-700-how-ultrasound-therapy-could-treat-everything-from-ageing-to-cancer/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:55:00 +0100 Ultrasound is most familiar to us as a non-invasive imaging technology used during pregnancy – now it is in clinical trials as a powerful new tool for treating all sorts of medical conditions mg25834430-700-how-ultrasound-therapy-could-treat-everything-from-ageing-to-cancer|2377905 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2378553-what-are-synthetic-embryos-and-why-are-scientists-making-them/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 15 Jun 2023 19:00:05 +0100 The first human embryo-like structures have been created from stem cells and reached a landmark stage of development, in a move that could help scientists study the causes of early miscarriages 2378553-what-are-synthetic-embryos-and-why-are-scientists-making-them|2378553 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2378514-exposing-c-section-babies-to-vaginal-fluid-boosts-their-development/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:00:08 +0100 Transferring a mother's vaginal fluid to a baby born by Caesarean section was linked to their development being more advanced at 6 months 2378514-exposing-c-section-babies-to-vaginal-fluid-boosts-their-development|2378514 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2378272-smart-drugs-dont-make-people-better-at-a-problem-solving-test/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 14 Jun 2023 20:00:40 +0100 Some students take medicines like methylphenidate, often sold under the brand name Ritalin, to boost their performance before an exam, but research shows these drugs don't improve how well people do in tests 2378272-smart-drugs-dont-make-people-better-at-a-problem-solving-test|2378272 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2378242-endometriosis-may-be-caused-by-bacterial-infections/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 14 Jun 2023 20:00:03 +0100 Bacteria that contribute to gum disease may be a cause of the gynaecological condition endometriosis, which means it could be treated with antibiotics 2378242-endometriosis-may-be-caused-by-bacterial-infections|2378242 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24933160-800-low-carb-diets-an-easy-way-to-lose-weight-or-recipe-for-heart-attack/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 More people are cutting carbs and filling up on fat and protein to lose weight or get healthier – despite warnings about this boosting cholesterol. New Scientist investigates the true risks of low-carb life mg24933160-800-low-carb-diets-an-easy-way-to-lose-weight-or-recipe-for-heart-attack|2264080 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25834410-700-how-you-can-use-the-power-of-exercise-to-feel-better-and-think-clearer/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 31 May 2023 15:00:00 +0100 We know that exercising is good for the brain. But now that we understand why, we can say what kinds of workouts maximise the brain-boosting powers of physical exertion mg25834410-700-how-you-can-use-the-power-of-exercise-to-feel-better-and-think-clearer|2375845 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2377939-air-quality-how-does-pollution-affect-your-health/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:00:16 +0100 Recent research is revealing how air pollution damages many parts of the body, who is most at risk and how heatwaves exacerbate the effects 2377939-air-quality-how-does-pollution-affect-your-health|2377939 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25333741-000-why-everything-you-thought-you-knew-about-posture-is-wrong/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 16 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000 If you're worried that slouching is causing your back pain, think again. New evidence is overturning many common assumptions about posture, and rewriting the rules of how to sit and stand mg25333741-000-why-everything-you-thought-you-knew-about-posture-is-wrong|2308286 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25433861-200-fascia-the-long-overlooked-tissue-that-shapes-your-health/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 11 May 2022 13:00:00 +0100 The connective tissue that surrounds your muscles and organs, known as fascia, has always been ignored – but new insights suggest it holds the key to tackling chronic pain and immune dysfunction mg25433861-200-fascia-the-long-overlooked-tissue-that-shapes-your-health|2319367 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2376986-experimental-treatment-could-work-against-prion-diseases-like-cjd/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Sun, 11 Jun 2023 09:00:19 +0100 Prion diseases are invariably fatal, but an experimental genetic treatment has dramatically extended the lifespans of infected mice 2376986-experimental-treatment-could-work-against-prion-diseases-like-cjd|2376986 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2377798-diabetes-drug-metformin-may-cut-the-risk-of-long-covid-by-41-per-cent/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 09 Jun 2023 19:00:44 +0100 Metformin, which is commonly used to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, was more effective than placebo at preventing lingering complications 10 months after a coronavirus infection 2377798-diabetes-drug-metformin-may-cut-the-risk-of-long-covid-by-41-per-cent|2377798 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25834394-600-a-new-class-of-anti-ageing-drugs-has-arrived-which-ones-really-work/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 17 May 2023 17:00:00 +0100 A variety of drugs, including metformin, rapamycin and a host of new senolytics, are finally showing promise in clearing out zombie cells that cause age-related diseases. Here's what you need to know mg25834394-600-a-new-class-of-anti-ageing-drugs-has-arrived-which-ones-really-work|2373960 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2377645-taurine-supplements-extend-lifespan-and-health-in-old-age-in-mammals/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:00:46 +0100 Mice had longer lives and monkeys stayed healthier as they aged when given taurine supplements   2377645-taurine-supplements-extend-lifespan-and-health-in-old-age-in-mammals|2377645 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2377397-we-finally-know-what-causes-morning-sickness-during-pregnancy/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:08:34 +0100 A hormone called GDF15 has been identified as the cause of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, which should lead to ways to prevent and treat the most severe cases 2377397-we-finally-know-what-causes-morning-sickness-during-pregnancy|2377397 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25834383-200-why-the-causes-of-poor-mental-health-may-share-a-common-root/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 10 May 2023 14:00:00 +0100 The neat picture we once had about the causes of mental illness has turned out to be wrong, but we are building an understanding of a new single underlying factor mg25834383-200-why-the-causes-of-poor-mental-health-may-share-a-common-root|2372496 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2366093-the-radical-new-theory-that-wrinkles-actually-cause-ageing/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +0100 Forget vanity, there is a much better reason to care about your laughter lines – wrinkles may be driving ageing in your body and brain via zombie-like senescent cells 2366093-the-radical-new-theory-that-wrinkles-actually-cause-ageing|2366093 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2371780-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-drugs-ozempic-and-wegovy/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:23:35 +0100 From how well they work to side effects such as hair loss, here’s the skinny on new weight loss injections that work by blocking a hormone that normally reduces appetite 2371780-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-drugs-ozempic-and-wegovy|2371780 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25834423-100-people-with-synaesthesia-blend-their-senses-now-we-know-why/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 06 Jun 2023 17:00:00 +0100 Synaesthesia is sometimes called an ‘extra ability’ that means some people mix colours and words or other sensory inputs. Now, it is becoming clear that it emerges in childhood to help us learn mg25834423-100-people-with-synaesthesia-blend-their-senses-now-we-know-why|2377140 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25634132-200-what-is-pain-how-does-it-work-and-what-happens-when-it-goes-wrong/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:55:00 +0000 With a growing number of people living with pain, we desperately need to understand it – but we are still unravelling the mysterious mechanisms behind the phenomenon mg25634132-200-what-is-pain-how-does-it-work-and-what-happens-when-it-goes-wrong|2346983 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2376666-superbugs-will-struggle-to-evolve-resistance-to-unusual-new-antibiotic/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Sun, 04 Jun 2023 11:00:25 +0100 A much-needed new kind of antibiotic can kill bacteria such as MRSA and works in a way that makes it extremely difficult for resistance to evolve 2376666-superbugs-will-struggle-to-evolve-resistance-to-unusual-new-antibiotic|2376666 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2376760-ovarian-cancer-test-could-detect-disease-earlier-than-current-methods/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Sat, 03 Jun 2023 13:00:34 +0100 A test based on seven chemicals found in uterine fluid outperformed the leading tool for diagnosing early-stage ovarian cancer – a disease that is usually spotted late and is frequently deadly 2376760-ovarian-cancer-test-could-detect-disease-earlier-than-current-methods|2376760 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2376478-compound-found-in-octopus-ink-kills-cancer-cells-but-not-others/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Sat, 03 Jun 2023 09:00:39 +0100 Ozopromide, which is found in octopus ink, could kill cancer cells but leave healthy ones intact. The finding could be used to develop new cancer treatments 2376478-compound-found-in-octopus-ink-kills-cancer-cells-but-not-others|2376478 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25834412-800-why-we-should-do-more-to-protect-frogs-and-toads/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 31 May 2023 19:00:00 +0100 Amphibians could help cure our ills, from diabetes to fungal infections – if they don't go extinct first, says Matthew Gould mg25834412-800-why-we-should-do-more-to-protect-frogs-and-toads|2376016 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25734230-900-a-better-understanding-of-pcos-offers-fresh-hope-for-new-treatments/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:39:00 +0000 New insights into polycystic ovary syndrome are revealing more about the causes of this common but misunderstood whole-body condition, and these could lead to new treatments mg25734230-900-a-better-understanding-of-pcos-offers-fresh-hope-for-new-treatments|2355893 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2373239-junk-food-diet-may-disrupt-sleep-by-altering-brain-activity/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 31 May 2023 21:00:50 +0100 Men who tried a high-fat, high-sugar diet developed disrupted electrical brain activity during the deepest stage of their sleep, suggesting that the food reduced their sleep quality 2373239-junk-food-diet-may-disrupt-sleep-by-altering-brain-activity|2373239 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2375868-stem-cells-from-umbilical-cord-goo-delay-type-1-diabetes-progression/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 31 May 2023 19:00:27 +0100 Stem cells found within babies’ umbilical cords, normally discarded as medical waste, could help people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes reduce their need for insulin injections 2375868-stem-cells-from-umbilical-cord-goo-delay-type-1-diabetes-progression|2375868 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25734290-100-restoring-the-brains-mitochondria-could-slow-ageing-and-end-dementia/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 08 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000 The discovery that faulty metabolism is at the root of many brain diseases suggests a surprising transplant could be the way to protect our brains from the ravages of ageing mg25734290-100-restoring-the-brains-mitochondria-could-slow-ageing-and-end-dementia|2362696 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2376118-virus-that-carries-huge-amounts-of-dna-could-advance-gene-therapies/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 30 May 2023 17:00:07 +0100 A modified virus that can carry around 20 times more DNA than existing viruses used for gene therapies could allow us to make complex changes to cells 2376118-virus-that-carries-huge-amounts-of-dna-could-advance-gene-therapies|2376118 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2376051-does-covid-19-affect-pregnancies-and-do-the-vaccines-reduce-any-risks/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 30 May 2023 13:49:27 +0100 The coronavirus has been linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes, but vaccines help to keep mothers and babies safe 2376051-does-covid-19-affect-pregnancies-and-do-the-vaccines-reduce-any-risks|2376051 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2374811-blood-test-can-identify-ms-in-some-people-years-before-symptoms-start/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 29 May 2023 10:00:18 +0100 A unique group of antibodies can be used to predict whether someone will develop multiple sclerosis – they were present in about 10 per cent of people with MS years before they developed symptoms 2374811-blood-test-can-identify-ms-in-some-people-years-before-symptoms-start|2374811 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2375054-nanoscale-robotic-hand-made-of-dna-could-be-used-to-detect-viruses/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Sun, 28 May 2023 11:00:22 +0100 A tiny hand crafted out of DNA has jointed fingers that can be used to grab small objects like gold nanoparticles or viruses 2375054-nanoscale-robotic-hand-made-of-dna-could-be-used-to-detect-viruses|2375054 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2375783-we-may-finally-know-why-psychological-stress-worsens-gut-inflammation/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 26 May 2023 17:30:10 +0100 A pathway between the brain and the immune system discovered in mice could explain why prolonged stress can exacerbate inflammatory bowel disease 2375783-we-may-finally-know-why-psychological-stress-worsens-gut-inflammation|2375783 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2375039-mrna-trial-shows-promise-for-these-therapies-to-revolutionise-medicine/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 26 May 2023 13:00:02 +0100 People with a rare condition experienced fewer or no complications after receiving an experimental mRNA therapy, with the technology having the potential to treat a range of disorders 2375039-mrna-trial-shows-promise-for-these-therapies-to-revolutionise-medicine|2375039 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2375516-we-now-know-how-botox-enters-neurons-and-paralyses-muscles/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 25 May 2023 17:00:24 +0100 Molecular imaging shows that botulinum neurotoxin uses three receptors to enter neurons. The finding could help develop drugs to stop the toxin from infecting cells 2375516-we-now-know-how-botox-enters-neurons-and-paralyses-muscles|2375516 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2375650-ultrasound-can-trigger-a-hibernation-like-state-in-mice-and-rats/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 25 May 2023 17:00:20 +0100 Focused ultrasound waves targeting a certain area of the brain can lower body temperature in rodents, showing a possible way to put people in suspended animation 2375650-ultrasound-can-trigger-a-hibernation-like-state-in-mice-and-rats|2375650 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25734243-100-how-to-tell-if-your-immune-system-is-weak-or-strong/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000 New blood tests can reveal whether your immune system is fighting fit by looking at the balance of different immune cells, but there may be a simpler way of gauging your immune health mg25734243-100-how-to-tell-if-your-immune-system-is-weak-or-strong|2357135 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2375424-sudden-infant-death-syndrome-may-have-a-biological-cause/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 25 May 2023 06:00:49 +0100 The condition may at least partly be caused by insufficient binding of a neurotransmitter to receptors in the brainstem 2375424-sudden-infant-death-syndrome-may-have-a-biological-cause|2375424 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2375283-man-with-paralysis-can-walk-by-activating-spine-implants-with-his-mind/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 24 May 2023 17:00:34 +0100 Implants in brain and spine allow Dutch man to walk and climb stairs by power of thought, in world first use of the technology 2375283-man-with-paralysis-can-walk-by-activating-spine-implants-with-his-mind|2375283 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2375034-do-new-alzheimers-drugs-signal-the-end-of-the-condition/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 24 May 2023 07:00:30 +0100 Antibody treatments that target amyloid plaques in the brains of people with Alzheimer's have shown promise in trials, but questions about their side effects and practicality remain 2375034-do-new-alzheimers-drugs-signal-the-end-of-the-condition|2375034 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2373658-shin-splints-may-not-be-caused-by-running-up-and-down-hills/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 16 May 2023 20:00:59 +0100 Shin pain is common for runners, but it's unclear what parts of training most contribute. It turns out that pressure on shin bones is more severe when runners up their pace compared to when they train on hills 2373658-shin-splints-may-not-be-caused-by-running-up-and-down-hills|2373658 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2374281-naked-mole-rats-hyaluronic-acid-genes-can-give-mice-a-longer-life/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 23 May 2023 10:00:15 +0100 Naked mole rats’ secret to a long life is an abundance of hyaluronic acid, and new research shows this substance can also help mice live longer, age slower and avert cancer 2374281-naked-mole-rats-hyaluronic-acid-genes-can-give-mice-a-longer-life|2374281 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2374878-chronic-pain-linked-to-distinctive-patterns-of-brain-activity/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 22 May 2023 17:00:28 +0100 Better understanding the brain patterns linked to persistent pain could open the door to new treatments 2374878-chronic-pain-linked-to-distinctive-patterns-of-brain-activity|2374878 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2374714-covid-19-booster-vaccines-should-leave-out-original-spike-protein/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 22 May 2023 15:00:56 +0100 The first covid-19 vaccines were based on the spike protein from the original virus, but including this in boosters may be hindering immunity to newer variants 2374714-covid-19-booster-vaccines-should-leave-out-original-spike-protein|2374714 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25834392-900-we-can-treat-age-related-illness-without-calling-ageing-a-disease/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 17 May 2023 19:00:00 +0100 Declaring ageing a disease could hold back efforts to find genuine treatments that tackle age-related illnesses like osteoporosis and dementia mg25834392-900-we-can-treat-age-related-illness-without-calling-ageing-a-disease|2373943 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2374370-crispr-edited-cells-could-help-people-survive-chronic-heart-failure/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Sat, 20 May 2023 17:00:59 +0100 Injecting gene-edited heart cells into rats with damaged hearts kept more of them alive and had them exercising for longer – and tests in humans could start in 2025 2374370-crispr-edited-cells-could-help-people-survive-chronic-heart-failure|2374370 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2373651-stem-cell-therapy-reduces-symptoms-of-progressive-ms-for-some-people/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 19 May 2023 13:00:18 +0100 After experimental stem cell therapy, people who required assistance walking due to symptoms of progressive multiple sclerosis saw their mobility improve 2373651-stem-cell-therapy-reduces-symptoms-of-progressive-ms-for-some-people|2373651 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2374502-people-with-amputated-arms-can-feel-warmth-in-their-missing-hands/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 18 May 2023 20:00:43 +0100 Sensors could be added to the fingertips of prosthetic hands that then enable people with amputated arms to gauge the temperature of an object 2374502-people-with-amputated-arms-can-feel-warmth-in-their-missing-hands|2374502 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25533990-700-the-power-of-quiet-the-mental-and-physical-health-benefits-of-silence/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 10 Aug 2022 17:30:00 +0100 In an increasingly noisy world, neuroscientists are discovering exactly what kind of silence has the most dramatic impact on your mental health – from flotation tanks to guided meditation – and how much you really need mg25533990-700-the-power-of-quiet-the-mental-and-physical-health-benefits-of-silence|2332572 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2373057-scientists-discovered-why-cola-and-salty-snacks-taste-so-good-together/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 17 May 2023 12:45:36 +0100 Salty snacks taste great, but combining them with cola can enhance the flavour even further - and now we know why 2373057-scientists-discovered-why-cola-and-salty-snacks-taste-so-good-together|2373057 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2373763-are-sweeteners-safe-and-why-is-the-who-saying-we-should-avoid-them/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 16 May 2023 17:22:49 +0100 A report from the World Health Organization contradicts current mainstream health advice to choose food and drinks with sweeteners instead of sugar 2373763-are-sweeteners-safe-and-why-is-the-who-saying-we-should-avoid-them|2373763 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2373598-microbombs-detonated-by-ultrasound-can-blast-away-tooth-decay-bacteria/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 16 May 2023 16:00:22 +0100 Tiny capsules burst open when hit with ultrasound waves, releasing chemicals that destroy films of bacteria like those found on teeth 2373598-microbombs-detonated-by-ultrasound-can-blast-away-tooth-decay-bacteria|2373598 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2373155-electrically-stimulating-the-clitoris-could-treat-low-libido-in-women/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 16 May 2023 14:00:50 +0100 Women with sexual dysfunction reported a large increase in arousal after half an hour of electrical stimulation 2373155-electrically-stimulating-the-clitoris-could-treat-low-libido-in-women|2373155 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2373323-genetically-modified-stem-cells-extend-lifespan-of-mice-by-20-per-cent/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 16 May 2023 07:00:18 +0100 A genetic alteration that extends the life of mice can be transferred to other mice via blood stem cells, and this could soon be tested in humans as a cancer treatment 2373323-genetically-modified-stem-cells-extend-lifespan-of-mice-by-20-per-cent|2373323 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2373575-people-with-partial-resistance-to-alzheimers-could-inspire-new-drugs/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 15 May 2023 17:00:34 +0100 The finding suggests existing theories about the cause of dementia may need to be rethought 2373575-people-with-partial-resistance-to-alzheimers-could-inspire-new-drugs|2373575 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25834383-100-the-weird-truth-about-calories-and-why-food-labels-get-them-so-wrong/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 10 May 2023 14:00:00 +0100 A new understanding of nutrition and how our bodies use calories from food explains why balancing diet and exercise is much more complicated than you might think mg25834383-100-the-weird-truth-about-calories-and-why-food-labels-get-them-so-wrong|2372495 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2373272-irregular-sleep-linked-to-a-higher-risk-of-death-over-the-next-7-years/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 15 May 2023 07:00:46 +0100 Lacking a set bed and wake time may influence our body's various psychological processes, affecting our health. Alternatively, irregular sleep habits could be caused by a pre-existing medical condition that itself raises the risk of death over a given period 2373272-irregular-sleep-linked-to-a-higher-risk-of-death-over-the-next-7-years|2373272 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2371377-mosquito-proof-fabric-blocks-bites-without-sacrificing-comfort/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Sat, 13 May 2023 09:00:25 +0100 Cool and comfortable mosquito-proof clothing could become available thanks to fabrics with special knits that the insects cannot penetrate 2371377-mosquito-proof-fabric-blocks-bites-without-sacrificing-comfort|2371377 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2372823-we-now-know-how-parasitic-worms-help-ward-off-obesity-and-diabetes/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 12 May 2023 14:00:25 +0100 We have long known that parasitic worm infections are associated with lower rates of several conditions. Now, research in mice reveals how the worms elicit these protections 2372823-we-now-know-how-parasitic-worms-help-ward-off-obesity-and-diabetes|2372823 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2372443-having-naturally-high-vitamin-d-levels-may-protect-against-psoriasis/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 12 May 2023 07:00:56 +0100 Genetic studies suggest that high levels of vitamin D are linked with lower risk of various auto-immune diseases including the skin condition psoriasis and multiple sclerosis 2372443-having-naturally-high-vitamin-d-levels-may-protect-against-psoriasis|2372443 https://www.newscientist.com/video/2373360-hunterian-museum-puts-anatomical-curiosities-back-on-display/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 11 May 2023 17:45:14 +0100 From sloth fetuses to vulture heads, the Hunterian Museum showcases the weird and wonderful medical collection of pioneering surgeon John Hunter 2373360-hunterian-museum-puts-anatomical-curiosities-back-on-display|2373360 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2372915-what-is-the-human-pangenome-and-why-do-we-need-it/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 10 May 2023 17:00:56 +0100 A sequence for the human genome was first published in 2001, but this original reference doesn't reflect the full genetic diversity of humanity - something a new "pangenome" attempts to solve 2372915-what-is-the-human-pangenome-and-why-do-we-need-it|2372915 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2373037-your-body-wash-may-make-you-more-attractive-to-mosquitoes/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 10 May 2023 17:00:50 +0100 Better understanding the ingredients in personal care products that ward off the insects may lead to more effective mosquito repellents 2373037-your-body-wash-may-make-you-more-attractive-to-mosquitoes|2373037 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25834382-900-ageing-is-inevitable-but-we-may-soon-treat-it-like-any-other-disease/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 10 May 2023 14:00:00 +0100 Getting older is a fact of life, but there are promising signs that we may be able to intervene to slow – and possibly even stop – the molecular processes that lead to numerous age-related conditions mg25834382-900-ageing-is-inevitable-but-we-may-soon-treat-it-like-any-other-disease|2372493 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25133540-700-secrets-of-a-long-and-healthy-life-reside-in-your-gut-microbiome/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:05:00 +0100 How long you live and how well you age rests on many factors beyond your control, but the discovery that gut microbes play a key role means what you eat can make a difference mg25133540-700-secrets-of-a-long-and-healthy-life-reside-in-your-gut-microbiome|2291778 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg23931980-100-nobody-can-agree-about-antidepressants-heres-what-you-need-to-know/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:00:00 +0100 For some they are lifesavers, for others ineffective and even addictive. Our special report looks at why even experts disagree on antidepressants, and what the real truth is mg23931980-100-nobody-can-agree-about-antidepressants-heres-what-you-need-to-know|2181135 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2372406-new-antibiotic-may-clear-clostridium-difficile-and-stop-reinfection/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 08 May 2023 21:00:27 +0100 Clostridium difficile kills 13,000 people each year in the US alone. A new antibiotic tested in mice works better than our first-line treatments against infection – and prevents reinfection too 2372406-new-antibiotic-may-clear-clostridium-difficile-and-stop-reinfection|2372406 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2372263-stem-cells-treat-diabetes-without-triggering-immune-response-in-mice/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 08 May 2023 17:00:19 +0100 The cells could potentially be used to treat range of medical conditions, from heart attacks to cancer, without having to be made from scratch for each person 2372263-stem-cells-treat-diabetes-without-triggering-immune-response-in-mice|2372263 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25834373-200-as-awareness-of-hidden-conditions-rises-research-must-keep-up/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 03 May 2023 19:00:00 +0100 Greater awareness of everything from chronic pain to neurodiversity chips away at the stigma people face. With good research, and an open mind, we can make sure people get the right help mg25834373-200-as-awareness-of-hidden-conditions-rises-research-must-keep-up|2371817 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2372118-dozens-of-countries-have-tamed-malaria-but-can-we-eradicate-it/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Sun, 07 May 2023 07:00:39 +0100 Many countries and territories have malaria-free status, however, this may be very difficult to achieve in parts of Africa where the parasite is endemic 2372118-dozens-of-countries-have-tamed-malaria-but-can-we-eradicate-it|2372118 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2371243-calorie-boost-may-explain-why-adults-evolved-ability-to-digest-milk/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Sat, 06 May 2023 13:00:52 +0100 Why some people evolved the ability to digest milk in adulthood hasn't been clear, but the extra calories that young children got may have been key 2371243-calorie-boost-may-explain-why-adults-evolved-ability-to-digest-milk|2371243 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2372293-covid-19-is-no-longer-a-global-health-emergency-says-who/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 05 May 2023 17:01:52 +0100 The World Health Organization has declared an end to covid-19’s designation as a public health emergency of international concern, saying the pandemic is on a "downward trend" 2372293-covid-19-is-no-longer-a-global-health-emergency-says-who|2372293 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2372212-worlds-first-rsv-vaccine-approved-in-the-us-for-older-adults/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 04 May 2023 21:25:51 +0100 An RSV vaccine has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration and should be available to people 60 years and older later this year 2372212-worlds-first-rsv-vaccine-approved-in-the-us-for-older-adults|2372212 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2372049-new-drug-donanemab-slows-cognitive-decline-in-early-alzheimers/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 04 May 2023 15:11:05 +0100 The experimental treatment donanemab is now the second antibody drug to slow cognitive decline in people with early stage Alzheimer’s disease, but questions remain about its real-world benefits and safety 2372049-new-drug-donanemab-slows-cognitive-decline-in-early-alzheimers|2372049 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2372023-brain-surgery-before-birth-fixes-abnormal-blood-vessel-in-fetus/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Thu, 04 May 2023 11:00:16 +0100 A vein of Galen malformation is a condition that can place pressure on a fetus’s heart and lungs and deprive the brain of oxygen. Surgeons corrected this type of blood vessel problem in a fetus for the first time 2372023-brain-surgery-before-birth-fixes-abnormal-blood-vessel-in-fetus|2372023 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25433801-000-how-do-we-decide-what-counts-as-trauma-and-have-we-got-it-all-wrong/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 30 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0100 What qualifies as trauma has become a hotly debated issue, with implications for treating people who experience PTSD – and the way we respond to things like the pandemic and police killings mg25433801-000-how-do-we-decide-what-counts-as-trauma-and-have-we-got-it-all-wrong|2313802 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2371424-mrsa-could-be-prevented-with-genetically-engineered-antibodies/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 03 May 2023 10:00:23 +0100 Genetic mutations to an antibody prevented MRSA infections in mice, and boosted the effectiveness of antibiotics for fighting the infection 2371424-mrsa-could-be-prevented-with-genetically-engineered-antibodies|2371424 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2371372-the-covid-19-virus-affects-our-gut-but-we-still-dont-know-how/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 03 May 2023 07:00:56 +0100 The coronavirus commonly causes gastrointestinal symptoms, but whether this is due to inflammation, disruption to our microbiome or the virus affecting the permeability of our gut wall is unclear 2371372-the-covid-19-virus-affects-our-gut-but-we-still-dont-know-how|2371372 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2371634-ultrasound-opens-brain-barrier-so-drugs-can-reach-aggressive-tumours/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 03 May 2023 00:30:11 +0100 Penetrating the blood-brain barrier via pulses of ultrasound waves led to a three-fold increase in the concentration of a chemotherapy drug in people with the brain cancer glioblastoma multiforme 2371634-ultrasound-opens-brain-barrier-so-drugs-can-reach-aggressive-tumours|2371634 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2371435-australia-to-ban-nicotine-free-vapes-in-push-to-end-recreational-use/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 02 May 2023 11:58:12 +0100 Under new rules in Australia, e-cigarettes will be more tightly regulated as prescription-only pharmaceutical products and nicotine-free vapes will be banned completely 2371435-australia-to-ban-nicotine-free-vapes-in-push-to-end-recreational-use|2371435 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25834363-000-tackling-ultra-processed-food-must-focus-on-evidence-and-avoid-stigma/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 26 Apr 2023 19:00:00 +0100 Highly processed food is an integral part of many food systems. Changing our relationship with it will take time and evidence, and must not point the finger at consumers mg25834363-000-tackling-ultra-processed-food-must-focus-on-evidence-and-avoid-stigma|2370840 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2371406-curbing-fatty-acid-production-in-bacteria-lowers-antibiotic-resistance/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 01 May 2023 17:00:42 +0100 Bacteria are more susceptible to antibiotics when they can't produce fatty acids, suggesting that drugs inhibiting this process could help us overcome antibiotic resistance 2371406-curbing-fatty-acid-production-in-bacteria-lowers-antibiotic-resistance|2371406 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25834361-600-how-ultra-processed-food-harms-your-health-and-how-to-fix-the-problem/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 26 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0100 Ultra-processed foods contain artificial ingredients that impact our health in ways that we are only just beginning to understand, says Chris van Tulleken mg25834361-600-how-ultra-processed-food-harms-your-health-and-how-to-fix-the-problem|2370458 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25634181-000-the-truth-behind-melatonin-and-why-it-may-not-help-you-sleep/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 27 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Millions of people take melatonin to help them nod off, treat jet lag and cope with night shifts, but new evidence suggests we may have misunderstood the hormone and how to use it effectively mg25634181-000-the-truth-behind-melatonin-and-why-it-may-not-help-you-sleep|2352225 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25734260-400-why-the-vaginal-microbiome-may-be-key-to-treating-bacterial-vaginosis/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000 Vaginal microbiome transplants are helping treat bacterial vaginosis and shedding light on the importance of this intimate ecosystem in women's health mg25734260-400-why-the-vaginal-microbiome-may-be-key-to-treating-bacterial-vaginosis|2359099 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2370316-doctors-are-hypnotising-people-before-surgery-to-help-reduce-anxiety/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 28 Apr 2023 07:00:56 +0100 The professional body for anaesthetists in the UK has produced hypnosis recordings for patients to listen to as they wait for their operation, and other hospitals worldwide use similar techniques 2370316-doctors-are-hypnotising-people-before-surgery-to-help-reduce-anxiety|2370316 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2370823-pill-that-zaps-stomach-cells-could-treat-nausea-and-lack-of-appetite/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 26 Apr 2023 20:00:37 +0100 A capsule that electrically stimulates stomach cells has been tested in pigs, and could one day help treat nausea, vomiting and lack of appetite in people 2370823-pill-that-zaps-stomach-cells-could-treat-nausea-and-lack-of-appetite|2370823 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2370629-melatonin-gummies-in-the-us-contain-far-more-of-hormone-than-listed/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:00:38 +0100 An analysis of melatonin gummies sold in the US showed that the majority were inaccurately labelled, containing up to 347 per cent the amount of the hormone listed on labels 2370629-melatonin-gummies-in-the-us-contain-far-more-of-hormone-than-listed|2370629 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2370409-lack-of-neuron-pruning-may-be-behind-many-brain-related-conditions/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 24 Apr 2023 19:09:01 +0100 Brain scans show adolescents with more psychiatric symptoms have undergone less “pruning”, when unneeded synaptic connections between neurons disappear 2370409-lack-of-neuron-pruning-may-be-behind-many-brain-related-conditions|2370409 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2370336-womens-small-intestines-are-30-centimetres-longer-than-mens/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 24 Apr 2023 14:21:54 +0100 A longer small intestine may improve the absorption of nutrients from our food, which may be required more during pregnancy or while breastfeeding 2370336-womens-small-intestines-are-30-centimetres-longer-than-mens|2370336 https://www.newscientist.com/video/2370284-role-play-therapy-can-dungeons-dragons-help-improve-mental-health/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Sat, 22 Apr 2023 12:00:42 +0100 Can tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons be a viable form of psychotherapy? New Scientist joined a session in London to find out 2370284-role-play-therapy-can-dungeons-dragons-help-improve-mental-health|2370284 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2369100-skateboard-helps-very-premature-babies-develop-their-motor-skills/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Sat, 22 Apr 2023 10:00:05 +0100 A medical skateboard designed to help very premature infants practise moving forwards improves their chances of crawling and standing by the age of 1 2369100-skateboard-helps-very-premature-babies-develop-their-motor-skills|2369100 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2370188-stress-makes-us-age-faster-but-the-effects-can-be-reversed/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 21 Apr 2023 17:00:58 +0100 Your biological age - a measure based on markers on your DNA, rather than your number of birthdays - can rise and fall in relation to stressful events 2370188-stress-makes-us-age-faster-but-the-effects-can-be-reversed|2370188 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2368111-surrounding-tumours-with-brown-fat-could-starve-them-of-nutrients/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:00:59 +0100 Tumours in mice had reduced growth after brown fat, which burns sugars and other fuel that tumours need to grow, was implanted nearby. Researchers used CRISPR gene editing to convert white fat, which can be collected via liposuction, into brown fat 2368111-surrounding-tumours-with-brown-fat-could-starve-them-of-nutrients|2368111 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25634071-000-how-hacking-your-metabolism-can-help-you-burn-fat-and-prevent-disease/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100 Hacking your metabolism to help your body burn fats and carbs more efficiently may be key to helping you lose weight, run for longer and reduce the risk of conditions like type two diabetes mg25634071-000-how-hacking-your-metabolism-can-help-you-burn-fat-and-prevent-disease|2340670 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2360290-the-amazing-ways-electricity-in-your-body-shapes-you-and-your-health/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:40:00 +0000 Your cells crackle with electric signals that guide embryonic development and heal wounds. If we can learn to tweak this “bioelectric code”, we might be able to prevent cancer and even grow new limbs 2360290-the-amazing-ways-electricity-in-your-body-shapes-you-and-your-health|2360290 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25834350-100-how-indoor-air-pollution-affects-your-health-and-what-to-do-about-it/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:00:00 +0100 The latest evidence suggests that indoor air quality can be as bad as a city street at rush hour. The good news is that making a few simple changes at home can help reduce the risks to your health mg25834350-100-how-indoor-air-pollution-affects-your-health-and-what-to-do-about-it|2368943 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25834343-500-we-must-treat-therapy-with-scientific-rigour-to-see-if-it-works/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Wed, 12 Apr 2023 19:00:00 +0100 The number of people seeking psychotherapy is on the rise, but the field has long been seen as unscientific. It is time to approach it with the same diligence as we do other treatments mg25834343-500-we-must-treat-therapy-with-scientific-rigour-to-see-if-it-works|2368648 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2368838-ai-can-tell-if-you-are-sleep-deprived-by-listening-to-your-voice/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Sat, 15 Apr 2023 07:00:14 +0100 An artificial intelligence can detect if people have had at least 7 hours of sleep or just 3 hours with 77 per cent accuracy, based on the tone and rhythm of their speech 2368838-ai-can-tell-if-you-are-sleep-deprived-by-listening-to-your-voice|2368838 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2368236-why-expanding-access-to-narcan-in-the-us-wont-solve-the-opioid-crisis/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:00:46 +0100 The US has made a medication that rapidly reverses opioid overdoses available without prescription – it will no doubt prevent some deaths, but it’s not enough to tackle the opioid epidemic 2368236-why-expanding-access-to-narcan-in-the-us-wont-solve-the-opioid-crisis|2368236