Low testosterone may make sugar far more harmful to your liver

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.

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.

The country is braced for the third storm in as many days as communities continue to clean up after the weekend.

Medications are designed to treat diseases and relieve symptoms, but some can also produce unintended effects that put patients at risk. While side effects are common with many treatments, researchers have identified a particularly concerning possibility involving drugs used to control inflammation. Scientists at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have discovered that a widely used class of anti-inflammatory medications may make it easier for certain viruses to infect cells and spread throughout the body.