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New Scientist (Health)

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Global science magazine with a Health desk focusing on human biology, medicine, and wellbeing.

Frailty Sets in Far Earlier than You’d Expect, but You Can Reverse It
News•Mar 9, 2026

Frailty Sets in Far Earlier than You’d Expect, but You Can Reverse It

New research reveals frailty can begin decades before old age, with many people in their 30s and 40s already in a pre‑frail state. Around 10 % of those in their 50s show early signs, rising to about half of individuals in their 80s. Frailty spans physical loss of muscle and bone density as well as cognitive decline, reducing resilience to stressors. Crucially, midlife lifestyle changes—not just weight training—can reverse or delay its progression.

By New Scientist (Health)
A Daily Multivitamin May Slightly Slow Rates of Ageing
News•Mar 9, 2026

A Daily Multivitamin May Slightly Slow Rates of Ageing

Researchers conducted a double‑blind, placebo‑controlled trial with 1,000 participants averaging 70 years old, giving half a daily multivitamin (Centrum Silver) and the other half a placebo. After two years, analysis of five epigenetic aging clocks indicated the supplement group aged...

By New Scientist (Health)
Inflammation Might Cause Alzheimer's – Here's How to Reduce It
News•Mar 6, 2026

Inflammation Might Cause Alzheimer's – Here's How to Reduce It

Recent studies suggest that persistent inflammation in the gut, lungs and skin may trigger Alzheimer’s disease. Vaccinations such as Shingrix have been shown to cut dementia risk by about 17 percent, likely by dampening inflammatory pathways. Lifestyle measures—including a Mediterranean...

By New Scientist (Health)
We Must Close the 'Shocking' Knowledge Gap in Women's Health
News•Mar 4, 2026

We Must Close the 'Shocking' Knowledge Gap in Women's Health

Anita Zaidi calls for urgent research to close the knowledge gap in women’s health, highlighting the deadly impact of pregnancy complications like pre‑eclampsia. More than 700 women and 6,500 newborns die daily from these conditions, with the highest toll in...

By New Scientist (Health)