Jonathan the tortoise has lived to 194 years old — now scientists think they know why
The remote south Atlantic island of St. Helena boasts an international celebrity: the tortoise Jonathan , the oldest living land animal. At 194 years old
Vaccination protects the immune system from long-term infection damage
Vaccination not only prevents disease caused by acute infection but also protects against long-term immune-related sequelae that can follow an acute viral infection.
A study spanning 118 countries reveals a divide in pain and aging
Global pain trajectories indicate that while some pain types peak early, musculoskeletal pain increases with age, challenging aging assumptions.
Nutritionally similar meals might not affect your body the same way
Ultra-processed foods trigger distinct metabolic and brain responses, influencing insulin release and nutrient processing despite similar nutritional content.
Study finds age and body composition may explain gut bacteria differences between milk drinkers
A study of 265 adults suggests that gut bacteria differences between cow’s milk and plant-based drink consumers may reflect individual characteristics rather than milk choice.
Sugar-rich foods may worsen antibiotic-related gut disruption
Sugar consumption during antibiotic treatment is linked to greater gut microbial disruption in transplant patients, emphasizing the need for dietary awareness.
‘Ominous signs’ of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows
NHS winter pressures appear to be building already, with rises in waiting times for planned surgery.
Venezuela’s ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to commit torture
The new accusations relate to the alleged torture of US citizens held in Venezuela while Maduro was in power.
Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while repairing campaign sign
Bernadette Greene-Placentia says her memory of the attack is spotty and that she was knocked unconscious.
Russian strike on buses kills at least 30, say officials, as deadly attacks on Ukraine surge
Ukraine accused Russia of targeting the crowded vehicles in the front line city of Kramatorsk to kill as many civilians as possible.
Italy approves elections overhaul as opposition accuse Meloni of ‘scam’
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the move will deliver more stable government, but opposition parties say her aim is to stay in power.
ExxonMobil’s own scientists doubted climate fixes the company hyped
If there was a year the world began waking up to climate change, it might have been 1988. That June, the NASA climatologist James Hansen
Nvidia’s big bet on physical AI aims for safer robotaxis, humanoid robots
Investors bullish on AI data centers may be fueling Nvidia’s multitrillion-dollar market capitalization, but the AI chipmaker has also bet billions of dollars on physical
An experimental drug kills fat cells, rather than shrinking them
Participants in two small trials lost dangerous fat around their internal organs. This fat is linked to health issues like diabetes and heart problems.