The Health Report

For decades, many women have avoided pumping iron for fear of looking “too bulky.” Now, research is showing that building muscle could be key to female longevity. Perhaps it’s time to put away the dainty wrist weights and start reaching for the dumbbells...

Low wages, limited benefits and demanding working conditions may be contributing to high turnover

In December 2009, A Week Before The Much-Heralded Copenhagen Climate Summit,

Humans never evolved to read and write, and around 10 per cent of us are dyslexic. Now, we are uncovering the pathways underlying the condition, opening up new ways to support people who struggle to read

The actions you take after waking up are more important than you might think.

“In many rural and regional communities, the local hospital is simultaneously a place of care, an employer

Autoimmune conditions are much more common in women than men, which could partly be due to the fluctuating body temperatures that occur during the menstrual cycle and menopause

We often associate children with creativity, but adults actually performed better on inventive tasks, despite being less sure of themselves

The glymphatic system flushes toxins out of the brain, but this seems to be disrupted in Alzheimer's disease, and cholesterol may be involved

The best-case scenario now is that the planet will only temporarily breach 1.5°C of warming, but current climate pledges fall way short of that hope

A bespoke vaccine that is tailored to target an individual's unique skin cancer reduced rates of recurrence or death in a late-stage trial, making an approval expected

A surgeon has told New Scientist they have performed a transplant on someone with a complete spinal cord injury using a piece of spinal cord from a brain-dead donor, but researchers have raised concerns

The controversial discovery that our brains can generate new neurons surprisingly late in life is now prompting a rethink of adult brain health, pointing the way to better treatments for stroke, dementia and depression

Arthritis affects about 21 percent of adults in the United States, and some of them are interested in finding ways to manage joint pain without medication. A 2024 randomized clinical trial found that after 12 weeks of self-administered acupressure, participants’ numerical rating scale pain scores decreased significantly compared to the people who didn’t use the intervention.

Knee arthritis is extremely common, especially as you age, and it can prevent you from participating in your daily activities. While there are many different types of arthritis, the most frequently seen variety in the knee is osteoarthritis (OA), which typically causes pain and stiffness as you bend or straighten the knee.

Joint pain can be caused by a number of biological, psychological, and social factors. The most common cause of joint pain is different types of arthritis.

The former England prop’s candid podcast moment has ignited a wider conversation about what morning erections really say about men’s health

The secret to aging well might already be in your kitchen.

Blueberries are popular and easy to find, with about 61% of consumers eating them weekly. Daily intake is linked to improved digestion and steadier energy within the first week, driven by fiber and antioxidant effects on metabolic processes.

With all the risks that come with partying and drinking, some parents believe that it’s safest to let them learn under supervision

Explore what the world's top cities offer in 2026, from economic strength to quality of life, according to Oxford Economics' Global Cities Index.