Rising temperatures are slowing early childhood development
Climate change, including extreme heat and frequent heat waves, is already known to harm ecosystems, agriculture, and human health. New evidence now suggests that increasing temperatures may also slow key…
Simple supplement mix shows remarkable results in brain cancer
Most cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy, are designed to attack and destroy cancer cells. A growing group of researchers is now asking whether this long-standing approach may be…
Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children
James Gallagher,Health and science correspondentand Natalie Truswell,Investigations producer Shutterstock The donor’s sperm was used in clinics across Europe (stock image) A sperm donor who unknowingly harboured a genetic mutation that…
Simple light trick reveals hidden brain pathways in microscopic detail
Every tissue in the human body contains exceptionally small fibers that help coordinate how organs move, function and communicate. Muscle fibers guide physical force, intestinal fibers support the motion of…
Scientists reveal a tiny brain chip that streams thoughts in real time
A new brain implant could significantly reshape how people interact with computers while offering new treatment possibilities for conditions such as epilepsy, spinal cord injury, ALS, stroke, and blindness. By…
Covid scheme fraud hit almost £11bn but much ‘beyond recovery’, report says
Much of the £10.9bn in taxpayer money lost to fraud and error in Covid support schemes is now “beyond recovery”, a report has said. The response to the pandemic had…
How you know if you've got a cold or a flu
GP Dr Oscar Duke explains the different symptoms you might experience. Source link
Most of the world isn’t getting enough omega-3
More than three-quarters of the global population aren’t getting enough Omega-3, according to new research from the University of East Anglia, the University of Southampton and Holland & Barrett. The…
Should I buy a flu vaccine this year?
Michelle RobertsDigital health editor Getty Images Flu has come early this year and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season because a new strain of the virus is…
Single enzyme mutation reveals a hidden trigger in dementia
Why do neurons die in dementia, and can this process be slowed down? A research group led by Prof. Marcus Conrad, Director of the Institute of Metabolism and Cell Death…

















