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Study finds vitamin C boosts brain health in older adults

Study finds vitamin C boosts brain health in older adults

By Stephen Beech Vitamin C boosts the brain in later life, according to new research. Levels of the nutrient in the blood are linked with brain connectivity in older people, suggests the study. The research, involving more than 2,000 Japanese people over the age of 64, found that those

1 in 3 middle-aged adults struggle with basic health tasks

1 in 3 middle-aged adults struggle with basic health tasks

By Stephen Beech One in three middle-aged adults struggles with basic health tasks, according to new research. A third of 35- to 64-year-olds have trouble with "everyday" well-being actions such as reading instructions on medicine bottles, suggest the findings. Researchers found that one in

Ancient squirrel poop reveals ‘remarkable’ details about Arctic

Ancient squirrel poop reveals ‘remarkable’ details about Arctic

By Stephen Beech Squirrel droppings dating back up to 700,000 years have revealed "remarkable" new details about the Arctic's evolutionary history. The dung — preserved for millennia in the deep permafrost of Canada's Yukon — yielded an "enormous" amount of environmental DNA from

Will the World Cup cause a baby boom?

Will the World Cup cause a baby boom?

By Charlie Fenton The World Cup will cause a baby boom in England, a health boss has said. Senior NHS clinician Sascha Wells-Munro OBE, thinks Thomas Tuchel's 26-man squad could be responsible for a spike in babies being born next spring. The Director of Midwifery at

Endangered species among finalists for photography award

Endangered species among finalists for photography award

By Dean Murray Shots of blue mushrooms, cute penguins and one of Australia’s most critically endangered species are among the finalists announced for a top science photography award. A range of pictures have been chosen to compete for the 2026 Beaker Street Science Photography Prize. The annual competition celebrates

Astronauts to wear Prada-designed garment on the moon

Astronauts to wear Prada-designed garment on the moon

By Dean Murray Astronauts will wear a Prada-designed inner layer on the Moon. Houston-based Axiom Space unveiled the next stage of its spacesuit collaboration with the Italian fashion house on Sunday, July 6. The Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) is designed to be worn by astronauts inside

Study warns even moderate levels of air pollution causes heart damage

Study warns even moderate levels of air pollution causes heart damage

By Stephen Beech Even moderate levels of air pollution can cause heart damage, warns a new study. Long-term exposure to just low levels of fumes is associated with more advanced coronary artery disease, according to the findings. Canadian researchers examined the relationship between long-term air pollution exposure and