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New Scientist - Health
New Scientist - Health
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Does mpox cause lingering symptoms like long covid?
Amid rising cases of mpox in Central Africa, it is important to uncover whether this virus causes symptoms even after the infection has cleared
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Mosquito-borne illnesses are spiking across the world
Climate change is extending mosquito season and helping to drive outbreaks of dengue fever, Oropouche virus and eastern equine encephalitis
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Never mind the health benefits, there are green reasons to stop vaping
I am one of millions of vapers in the UK, but growing evidence of the impact these e-cigarettes have on the environment means it may be time to quit, says Graham Lawton
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Lyme disease test gives hope for a speedier diagnosis
A new test spots Lyme disease faster than the existing go-to approach and, if approved, could reduce the risk of complications
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How a new kind of vaccine could lead to the eradication of Alzheimer’s
Promising new vaccines are designed to be given to patients at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. If they perform well in clinical trials, they have the potential to one day rid society of dementia
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Will mpox become a global pandemic like covid-19?
A new variant of mpox is surging in Central Africa, raising concerns about how quickly it could spread further afield
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How the healing powers of botany can reduce anxiety and boost health
Surrounding ourselves with greenery can do wonders for our physical and mental wellbeing. Kathy Willis reveals just what kinds of plants are best for our brains and bodies, and why
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How deadly is mpox and what treatments are available?
When the fever, pains and pus-filled lesions of an mpox infection strike, how dangerous is it and how can it be treated?
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Engineered bacteria destroy antibiotic resistance DNA in wastewater
Wastewater is a major reservoir for antibiotic resistance genes, but modified bacteria can chop up this DNA before the dangerous microbes reach people
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Your brain may be mutating in a way that was thought to be very rare
DNA from mitochondria, the energy powerhouses inside cells, sometimes gets added to our genome – and the number of these mutations in the brain could be linked to ageing