The Health Report

New research finds that people who steer clear of key cardiovascular hazards at midlife live much longer before developing dementia.

Even if we could cure every illness, our own cells would eventually give out August 07, 2026 Humans might not be able to live forever, but they could one day reach an average age of almost 200, a new study has found. The research determined that even if every other cause of ageing was removed, the buildup of naturally occurring genetic changes would eventually stop our organs’ ability to function. The paper revealed that a typical human life would be between 146 and 194 years – though some could

Cardiologists weigh in.

Especially when it comes to your risks for diabetes and heart disease.

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There might finally be a way forward for long Covid treatment—if only you were allowed to talk about it.

These brain-boosting toys are some of our favorite ways to color outside the lines.

Your cup of joe may be doing more than perking you up.

Dr. Julia Carroll feels like the progress made over years of educating people

Data from the Public Health Agency of Canada said HIV infections in the country increased by 22.8 per cent. Advocates say previous momentum to eliminate HIV as a public health threat has slowed and warn about a resurgence of infections.

When it comes to supplements to stave off the effects of ageing, columnist Graham Lawton admits he is a hardened sceptic. But he finds some evidence for a few that can improve biological age as we grow older

A handheld breathalyser picks up on a molecule called acetone, revealing that your body is using fat for energy

Researchers have created a textile made from the parasitic fungus Cordyceps militaris, which is biodegradable and can be adapted for different purposes with various microbes

Decreasing the amount of oxygen that IVF-conceived embryos are developed in could improve outcomes, such as reducing the risk of low birth weight

Mathematicians have been trying to prove the Jacobian conjecture for nearly a century, but now the Claude Fable 5 AI has apparently found a counterexample that disproves it

We tend to think of the brain as being made up of highly specialised cells, but a study in mice suggests that most neurons are generalists