Pinprick blood test may spot disease a decade before symptoms
The Guardian - 20-Nov-2025Metabolic fingerprints from 500,000 people reveal risks 10–15 years before illness
Ian Sample
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Unlocking longevity: lessons from the 200-year-old bowhead whale
The Guardian - 29-Oct-2025Boosting CIRBP doubled DNA repair in human cells, hinting at a new route to healthier ageing
Women’s hearts benefit more from exercise, study reveals
The Guardian - 27-Oct-2025250 minutes weekly cuts women’s heart risk by 30%, while men need over 500 minutes
Study of 117-year-old reveals clues to healthy ageing
The Guardian - 24-Sep-2025Maria Branyas’s biology shows how genetics and lifestyle protect against age-related disease
Aspirin trial shows major benefit in colorectal cancer care
The Guardian - 17-Sep-2025Low-dose aspirin after surgery shows strong benefit for patients with specific tumour mutations
Air pollution causes DNA mutations leading to lung cancer in non-smokers
The Guardian - 02-Jul-2025Some herbal medicines also showed risky DNA changes
Scientists develop contact lenses to expand human sight beyond visible light
The Guardian - 22-May-2025Lenses turn unseen infrared into visible colours, enabling ‘super-vision’ without power
Challenging the myth of “digital dementia” in ageing brains
The Guardian - 14-Apr-2025New research links tech use in older adults to sharper thinking
Shingles shot tied to reduced dementia risk
The Guardian - 02-Apr-2025Research shows a 20% drop in dementia cases among older adults who received Zostavax
Astronomers on alert as asteroid 2024 YR4 raises impact concerns
The Guardian - 30-Jan-2025Scientists track a newly discovered space rock with a slim chance of colliding with Earth in 2032
Mirror bacteria could harm humans, animals, and plants by bypassing natural defenses
The Guardian - 12-Dec-2024Experts believe research on these bacteria should stop to avoid future dangers
New drug trial aims to reduce cancer treatment resistance
The Guardian - 06-Nov-2024In trials on mice, the drug reduced tumors, promising new cancer treatments
Virtual reality simulates real-life scenarios to help people break cocaine addiction
The Guardian - 18-Oct-2024The goal is to help users practice resisting cravings and reduce drug overdoses
Food dye turns tissues transparent, revolutionizing medical imaging
The Guardian - 05-Sep-2024Food dye reveals hidden organs and veins by making tissues transparent
Losing a loved one early in life can make you age faster on a cellular level
The Guardian - 29-Jul-2024Support and healthy eating are crucial for better health outcomes
There's no proper evidence that moderate drinking improves health in any way
The Guardian - 25-Jul-2024Sorry, yet another meta study showing no healthy level of alcohol consumption
Eating multivitamins on a daily basis may not help you live longer
The Guardian - 26-Jun-2024Findings question prior claims and emphasise the importance of a balanced diet
Google DeepMind's AlphaFold3 predicts how life's building blocks interact
The Guardian - 08-May-2024The breakthrough could revolutionize drug discovery and disease treatment
New vaccine may offer broad protection against both known and unknown coronaviruses
The Guardian - 06-May-2024Vaccine has shown the potential to protect mice against range of coronaviruses,
Good news for smokers: Stopping, no matter your age, cuts your risk of cancer
The Guardian - 07-Feb-2024Research shows 57% reduction in lung cancer risk for those who quit before 50
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