Antibody therapy makes the immune systems of old mice young again
A novel antibody therapy makes the immune system of old mice appear younger, allowing the animals to better fend off infections and reduce inflammation (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Not getting enough sleep may make you feel years older
Insufficient sleep seems to result in people feeling older than they are, with a higher " subjective age " previously being linked to depression (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Bird flu detected in US dairy cows – here’s what you need to know
The US Department of Agriculture has detected bird flu in dairy cows from Texas and Kansas – the first time the virus has been found in cattle (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Humans spread more viruses to other animals than they give to us
An analysis of viral genomes shows it is more common for viruses to jump from humans to other animals than the other way around (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Pig kidney transplanted into living human for the first time
A genetically modified pig kidney has been successfully transplanted into a living human – and the recipient is expected to leave hospital soon (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Teen sweat has distinct chemical make-up with notes of musk and urine
Teenagers and babies produce different chemicals in their sweat, which may be why infants are generally considered to smell sweeter (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Ozempic and Wegovy linked to a lower risk of cannabis use disorder
An analysis of almost 700,000 people with type 2 diabetes or obesity found that those prescribed Ozempic or Wegovy were about half as likely to develop cannabis use disorder as those taking other medications (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
These four common medicines could help prolong your life
Viagra, HRT, a statin and a painkiller slightly lowered people ’s chances of dying over a 12-year study, suggesting they may have life-extending properties (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Why our genetic code should remain off-limits to life insurers
As DNA testing becomes routine, will life insurance companies start using our genetic code to inform their decisions, asks Jenny Kleeman (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 20, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
CRISPR could disable and cure HIV, suggests promising lab experiment
The gene-editing strategy could be a way to disable HIV that lies dormant in immune cells, meaning people would no longer need to take daily medication (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Common antibiotics can regenerate heart cells in animals
A combination of widely available antibiotics may be able to treat heart failure after researchers found that the therapy regenerates heart cells in animals (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Genetics may protect against disease linked to eating human brains
Remote tribes in Papua New Guinea were ravaged in the 20th century by kuru, which was spread when people ate their dead relatives as part of funeral rituals – but some individuals may have had genetic resistance to the condition (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Gene variants may protect against brain disease linked to cannibalism
Remote tribes in Papua New Guinea were ravaged in the 20th century by kuru, which was spread when people ate their dead relatives as part of funeral rituals – but some individuals may have had genetic resistance to the condition (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
' Forever chemicals' have infiltrated food packaging on a wide scale
Nearly 70 " forever chemicals " , also known as PFAS, are commonly found in materials that come into contact with food, some of which have been linked to negative health outcomes (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Venki Ramakrishnan: The most promising ways to stop ageing
Nobel prizewinner Venki Ramakrishnan talks to New Scientist about the recent breakthroughs in our knowledge of what causes ageing, how close we are to creating therapeutics to combat it, and the potential consequences if we succeed (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
