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Clare Wilson

Medical reporter at New Scientist

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Details last updated 08-Feb-2019

Articles written by Clare Wilson

Getting angry can mess with blood vessels and raise risk of heart problems

Getting angry can mess with blood vessels and raise risk of heart problems

New Scientist - 01-May-2024

Research highlights the importance of managing anger and stress for heart health

Rare genetic mutation linked to short stature may hold clues to longer, healthier lives

Rare genetic mutation linked to short stature may hold clues to longer, healthier lives

New Scientist - 26-Apr-2024

People with Laron syndrome exhibit lower levels of a growth factor associated with ageing

A CRISPR gene editing technique has cured hereditary angioedema in a single-dose

A CRISPR gene editing technique has cured hereditary angioedema in a single-dose

New Scientist - 31-Jan-2024

It demonstrated a remarkable cure rate, rather than merely offering a treatment

New brain atlas reveals thousands of previously unknown cell types

New brain atlas reveals thousands of previously unknown cell types

New Scientist - 12-Oct-2023

Could lead to new insights into neurological and mental health conditions

Why some people find it easier to be a vegetarian than others

Why some people find it easier to be a vegetarian than others

New Scientist - 04-Oct-2023

Three gene variants more prevalent in vegetarians, impacting dietary choices

Donanemab slows Alzheimer’s disease in trial, but with serious side effects

Donanemab slows Alzheimer’s disease in trial, but with serious side effects

New Scientist - 18-Jul-2023

New Alzheimer's drug benefits early-stage patients; concern remain about affordability and serious risks

A high BMI may not indicate an increased risk of death, new study finds

A high BMI may not indicate an increased risk of death, new study finds

New Scientist - 05-Jul-2023

Overweight is not linked to death for many people, emphasizing that BMI alone is an inaccurate measure of health

Smart drugs not so smart: researchers find decreased performance in complex problem-solving tasks

Smart drugs not so smart: researchers find decreased performance in complex problem-solving tasks

New Scientist - 14-Jun-2023

Users might mistake the increased motivation and time spent on tasks as a sign of improved performance

Cancer in the young: A global trend raising alarms and spurring research

Cancer in the young: A global trend raising alarms and spurring research

New Scientist - 29-Mar-2023

From diet to lifestyle, experts explore potential culprits behind this worrying trend

Microdosing high can be experienced even without a real drug

Microdosing high can be experienced even without a real drug

New Scientist - 03-Mar-2021

Placebos and microdoses of psychedelic drugs showed similar signs, but need objective evidence

Negative effects of meditation and mindfulness

Negative effects of meditation and mindfulness

New Scientist - 14-Aug-2020

Study found few people experience unwanted effects after starting meditation

A new drug against Alzheimer's targets gum disease bacteria

A new drug against Alzheimer's targets gum disease bacteria

New Scientist - 17-Jul-2019

A different approach to Alzheimer's that may be correct

Quick, new way to check for diabetes

Quick, new way to check for diabetes

New Scientist - 28-Nov-2018

Shining a light onto the skin could be a new test for checking diabetes.

Lightning switches off woman’s brain implant

Lightning switches off woman’s brain implant

New Scientist - 01-May-2018

Lightning struck Slovenian woman's apartment affecting stimulation device. Device had automatica...

Hot yoga has no health benefits over other yoga

Hot yoga has no health benefits over other yoga

New Scientist - 19-Jan-2018

Most forms of yoga are thought to aid relaxation and muscle strengthening. But hot yoga, which ty...

Virgin birth stem cells tested for first time

Virgin birth stem cells tested for first time

New Scientist - 27-Nov-2017

“Virgin birth” stem cells come from unfertilised eggs. Parthenogenetic cells avoid the ethical i...

Cancer vaccines could eliminate tumours

Cancer vaccines could eliminate tumours

New Scientist - 05-Jul-2017

Researchers have been trying to find ways to ramp up the immune response to tumours. Two new tec...

Altered bacteria could turn faeces blue if you’re ill

Altered bacteria could turn faeces blue if you’re ill

New Scientist - 30-May-2017

E. coli bacteria given genes that are sensitive to tetrathionate - an indicator of ulcerative col...

Artificial lungs in a backpack may free people with lung failure

Artificial lungs in a backpack may free people with lung failure

New Scientist - 21-Mar-2017

Usual treatment is a large machine that pumps their blood through a gas exchanger to provide oxyg...

Calorie restriction extends life of monkeys by 3 years

Calorie restriction extends life of monkeys by 3 years

New Scientist - 17-Jan-2017

Trial in macaques has found that CR makes them live 3 years longer than normal – equivalent to 9 ...


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