The secret to aging more slowly may be hiding in your gut. Scientists discovered that certain gut bacteria are strongly linked to how quickly the body ages, with microbial differences accounting for about 15% of the variation in biological aging rates. Some bacterial species were associated with slower aging, while others were linked to accelerated aging.
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Scotland's recycling rate has fallen to its lowest level in five years, according to figures from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa). The Scottish government's environmental regulator says households recycled 42.8% of waste in 2025 - down from 44.3% the previous year. According to a roadmap set by the Scottish government in 2010, recycling rates should have hit 70% last year but are falling well short.
Scientists have discovered that low testosterone and a high-fructose diet can work together to worsen fatty liver disease in mice. Unexpectedly, changes in gut bacteria appear to drive this harmful interaction, revealing a potential new target for preventing liver damage.
The country is braced for the third storm in as many days as communities continue to clean up after the weekend.
A surprising discovery reveals that widely used anti-inflammatory drugs may unintentionally help dangerous viruses spread through the body. Scientists found that JAK inhibitors, prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases, can weaken a crucial immune defense against influenza, COVID-19, and other infections. By suppressing genes that normally fight viruses, these medications may leave patients more vulnerable to infection.