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In a trial, some participants were asked to reduce their calorie intake by 25 per cent every day. After two years, they showed signs of slowed biological ageing in one test, but not in others

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Does restricting calories slow down ageing? We simply don't know

A test based on blood biomarkers suggests that calorie restriction slightly slows ageing, but the jury is out on whether the dieting strategy really works

Analysis

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Life

Dogs that eat raw food rather than kibble have better gut health

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The food and drink that really can boost your immune system

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Countries such as the UK, Mexico and South Africa have a tax on sugary drinks

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Taxing sugary drinks may not cut obesity as much as headlines claim

Analysis

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Humans

Milk may have fuelled a growth spurt in ancient Europeans

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A Silent Fire review: What you need to know about inflammation

Culture

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Chemistry

Chocolate with a low-fat centre could still feel luxurious to eat

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Low-carb diet reduces seizures for people with drug-resistant epilepsy

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Low-carb diet reduces seizures for people with drug-resistant epilepsy

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New Scientist 5 best long reads 2022

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Read New Scientist’s 5 best long reads of 2022 for free

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Shortage of pollinators could be killing 427,000 people a year

Inadequate numbers of bees and other pollinators have a huge impact on human health due to lower production of fruit and vegetables, according to a modelling study

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How postbiotics could boost your health and even help reverse ageing

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The truth about the foods said to boost your immune system

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Appetite-suppressing probiotic helps overweight people lose weight

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Why we urgently need answers about artificial sweeteners and health

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