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Science

The Changing Science of Ageing: New Perspectives on the Biology of Growing Older

1 August 2026

As recently as the mid-20th century, ageing was described by Nobel Prize laureate Peter Medawar as “an unsolved problem in biology”. Today, researchers can analyse the activity of thousands of genes in individual cells and…

Study Shows How the Adolescent Brain Reshapes Memory

24 July 2026

Scientists have long known that the brain continues developing well beyond the teenage years, with important changes in decision-making, emotional…

Scientists Design “Ageing Clocks” to Predict Age-Related Decline

24 May 2026

Ageing is a complex biological process, and accurately measuring how the body declines over time has long challenged scientists. People…

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Health Care

Brexit Changed the UK Health Care Workforce but Did Little to Ease Doctor Shortages

24 August 2026

The United Kingdom’s vote to leave the European Union (EU) was associated with major shifts in health care worker migration and worsening physician shortages in England, according to a new study published in JAMA Health…

Why Keeping a Doctor Is Becoming Harder

2 August 2026

If it feels harder to keep the same doctor, you are not imagining it. Across many healthcare systems, retirements, burnout…

New Analysis in Nature Reviews Microbiology Examines the Impact of Climate Change on Waterborne Diseases

21 July 2026

Climate change is reshaping the spread of waterborne diseases worldwide, according to a comprehensive review published in Nature Reviews Microbiology.…

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Mental Wellness

Multiple Childhood Traumas Associated With Mental Health and Other Challenges in Young Adulthood

29 September 2026

Young adults who experienced multiple forms of childhood adversity were substantially more likely to face mental health, substance use, relationship, and other challenges, according to a new study. Emerging adults, with an average age of…

Sustainable Agriculture Program Boosts Well-Being and Business Opportunities for Refugees and Immigrants

14 September 2026

A sustainable farming programme is helping resettled refugees and immigrants improve their mental and physical well-being while developing the skills…