Autoimmune conditions linked to reactivated X chromosome genes
The inactivation of one copy of the X chromosome in female mammals may start to fail as they get older, which may be why women have a higher risk of autoimmune conditions such as lupus (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - May 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
MMR vaccines may not always give lifelong immunity against measles
Levels of protection measles provided by the MMR jab fall by a small amount every year, according to mathematical modelling (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - May 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Father's gut microbiome may affect infant health
Disrupted gut microbiomes in male mice increase their offspring ’s risk of low birth weight, stunted growth and premature death (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
The new drugs preventing allergic reactions to peanuts and other foods
Incredible results from trials of several new medications show they can prevent potentially deadly reactions to foods like peanuts, eggs and dairy - and may one day treat asthma (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Being angry for just 8 minutes could increase risk of a heart attack
People who were asked to recall past events that made them angry experienced a change to their blood vessels that has been linked with heart attacks (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Want to move fast? Look for these materials in your next running shoes
Spiked running shoes with a rubbery material between the inner and outer soles, and a stiff plate to improve stability, seem to help people move faster (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Genetically modified golden rice may yet succeed in the Philippines
A court in the Philippines revoked the permit to grow rice genetically modified to boost vitamin A, but the government is expected to appeal against the decision (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - April 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
How the US is preparing for a potential bird flu pandemic
As the US grapples with an ongoing bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle, the country ’s health agencies are ramping up surveillance efforts and working to develop a vaccine if needed (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Rare mutation that causes short stature may shed light on ageing
The genetic variant, which causes people to be insensitive to growth hormone, may also protect people from heart disease (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Two medicines for opioid addiction also help with compulsive gambling
The medicines nalmefene and naltrexone helped compulsive gamblers reduce their betting activities, trials have shown (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
India ’s healthcare system falls short despite Modi’s improvements
More than 1.4 billion people live in India, giving its healthcare system a major role in planetary well-being. In the past 10 years, prime minister Narendra Modi has worked to improve India ' s healthcare, but there is still much work to be done (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Why we need to modernise our emotional relationship with cancer
Cancer has been one of the world ' s most feared diseases for decades. But this " cancerphobia " no longer matches the evidence and is doing great harm, argues David Ropeik (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - April 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Your diet may influence how effective vaccines are for you
Obese mice that lost weight on a low-fat diet before getting a flu shot had better immune responses than those that lost weight afterwards, suggesting diet and weight loss influence vaccine efficacy (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - April 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
How to get the right balance of omega-3s and omega-6s in your diet
The balance of omega fatty acids in the food we eat affects our health. But what does the evidence say about claims you should be seeking to reduce omega-6 intake as well as boosting omega-3s? (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - April 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Glucose monitors may misclassify people as being at risk of diabetes
Our blood sugar levels vary a lot from day to day, so results from continuous glucose monitors need to be interpreted with caution (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - April 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
