Tim Newman

• About the author After completing a Neuroscience degree at the University of Manchester, Tim widened his interests to include all things medical. As News Editor at MNT, Tim leads a team of fantastic writers and editors, who all work to bring you the latest medical research from peer-reviewed journals on a daily basis. When he gets the chance, he enjoys playing the drums in a metal band, birdwatching, attending medieval jousts, and wrestling with his children. You can follow Tim on Twitter or Google+ .

Tim's most recent articles

• Belly fat linked to vitamin D deficiency 21 May 2018
• Lowering cholesterol improves cancer-fighting immunotherapy 19 May 2018
• Gut bacteria offer clues to multiple sclerosis 18 May 2018
• Why is lung cancer so difficult to treat? 17 May 2018
• Vampires and rabies: What's the link? 16 May 2018
• The common cold: Could we be close to a cure? 15 May 2018
• Could eating yogurt reduce inflammation? 15 May 2018
• Could vitamin D help to fight diabetes? 13 May 2018
• Boosting memory: Serotonin receptor may be the key 11 May 2018
• Should 'shock therapy' be used to treat depression more often? 10 May 2018
• New dementia risk factors uncovered 10 May 2018
• Existing drug may be the answer to hair loss 9 May 2018
• Unlocking the secrets of a cancer-fighting flower 8 May 2018
• The poop of great apes gives clues about our health 6 May 2018
• Common drug may help battle aggressive breast cancer 5 May 2018
• Trauma death risk higher in people with type O blood 4 May 2018
• How gray hair is linked to the immune system 4 May 2018
• Could saunas reduce stroke risk? 3 May 2018
• Can a photograph a day keep the doctor away? 2 May 2018
• 'Party drug' could help to treat PTSD 2 May 2018
• What happens in the brain during a 'eureka!' moment? 30 Apr 2018
• Latest CDC autism figures show 15 percent rise 28 Apr 2018
• Predicting psychosis: Brain folds hold the key 28 Apr 2018
• Could hemp help to beat ovarian cancer? 26 Apr 2018
• Researchers use light to battle chronic pain 26 Apr 2018
• Sheep disease toxin shines a light on multiple sclerosis 25 Apr 2018
• Could eating fish stave off Parkinson's disease? 24 Apr 2018
• Heart failure: Destroying gut bacteria could improve outcomes 24 Apr 2018
• Common allergic conditions linked to mental health 23 Apr 2018
• Artificial sweeteners may damage blood vessels 23 Apr 2018
• How inflammation and gut bacteria influence autism 21 Apr 2018
• Could gut bacteria cause joint pain? 20 Apr 2018
• Surprisingly, opioids may increase risk of chronic pain 19 Apr 2018
• Nut lovers rejoice: Your favorite snack protects your heart 18 Apr 2018
• Prostate cancer: Big data unlocks 80 new drug targets 17 Apr 2018
• 'Mutant ferrets' shine a light on human brain evolution 14 Apr 2018
• Personalized vaccine fights off cancer in clinical trial 13 Apr 2018
• Diabetes: Belly fat gene increases risk 13 Apr 2018
• Nanoparticles in food packaging may disrupt gut function 12 Apr 2018
• How can we stop fat cells from fueling cancer? 10 Apr 2018
• Blood test detects Alzheimer's before symptoms appear 9 Apr 2018
• Micro concussions may alter football players' brains 9 Apr 2018
• Is meditation the answer to cognitive decline? 8 Apr 2018
• Brain cells keep growing well into our 70s 7 Apr 2018
• Could berries help to fight cancer? 6 Apr 2018
• Losing personal wealth might shorten your life 6 Apr 2018
• Dual attack with two existing drugs destroys lung cancer 4 Apr 2018
• Could pasta actually help you to lose weight? 4 Apr 2018
• Eating out increases exposure to 'hormone disruptors' 2 Apr 2018
• How much will this hurt? Brain waves may hold the answer 1 Apr 2018
• New drug attacks cancer-causing genes 31 Mar 2018
• Uncovering stroke's psychological impact 30 Mar 2018
• I tried leech therapy, and it was unpleasant 29 Mar 2018
• The secret to avoiding weight gain: Don't diet 28 Mar 2018
• Can pecans protect heart health? 27 Mar 2018
• This tooth-mounted sensor helps you watch what you eat 23 Mar 2018
• How a novel protein may combat cancer 22 Mar 2018
• How to record 1 million neurons in real time 22 Mar 2018
• Platypus milk: The key to preventing deadly infections? 21 Mar 2018
• Unlocking the personality of a social media addict 17 Mar 2018
• Wired Health 2018: Old tech, new ideas 16 Mar 2018
• The brain link between coffee and cannabis 16 Mar 2018
• Have scientists found an answer to chronic pain? 13 Mar 2018
• How does hearing work? 12 Mar 2018
• How vitamin D protects against heart failure 10 Mar 2018
• Eating fiber helps your gut bacteria fight diabetes 9 Mar 2018
• Babies who resemble dad are healthier at 1st birthday 7 Mar 2018
• How do our brains tell us we are thirsty? 3 Mar 2018
• Existing arthritis drug might help fight diabetes 2 Mar 2018
• New guidelines help doctors tackle teen depression 1 Mar 2018
• Bioterrorism: Should we be worried? 28 Feb 2018
• Do your children influence how you store your gun? 28 Feb 2018
• Too much TV in childhood takes its toll as a teen 27 Feb 2018
• Can we trust results from early clinical trials? 23 Feb 2018
• Do sad children overeat? 21 Feb 2018
• Alcohol use disorder is a 'major risk factor' for dementia 21 Feb 2018
• Psoriasis drug may lower heart disease risk 20 Feb 2018
• Psychotic disorders: Childhood IQ may predict onset 9 Feb 2018
• Which women are most at risk of stroke? 9 Feb 2018
• Top 10 things you didn't know about your penis 8 Feb 2018
• Are fidget spinners a health hazard? 8 Feb 2018
• What is a cell? 8 Feb 2018
• What are mitochondria? 8 Feb 2018
• Uncovering the science behind 'sound body, sound mind' 7 Feb 2018
• Cancer risk may increase as immune system declines 6 Feb 2018
• Popular diet could increase risk of birth defects 2 Feb 2018
• These brain cells could explain your anxiety 2 Feb 2018
• Understanding anhedonia: What happens in the brain? 31 Jan 2018
• Second-hand toys contain 'surprising' levels of toxic chemicals 31 Jan 2018
• This peptide may explain female sexual behavior 30 Jan 2018
• I tried cupping, and this is how it felt 26 Jan 2018
• How does fiber prevent weight gain? 26 Jan 2018
• Infant formula upgrade: Prebiotics may boost memory 24 Jan 2018
• Children with autism may benefit from being bilingual 23 Jan 2018
• All about the spleen 23 Jan 2018
• 'Cross-dressing' cells may improve cancer treatment 23 Jan 2018
• Starting periods early linked to health risks later in life 18 Jan 2018
• Anti-aging proteins may treat diabetes, obesity, and cancer 18 Jan 2018
• How you speak to your child may fuel obesity 17 Jan 2018
• Parkinson's: How a 'bad' enzyme might protect the brain 17 Jan 2018
• The perils of sneezing incorrectly 16 Jan 2018
• An introduction to eyes and how they work 12 Jan 2018
• Stinging nettles: A new approach to cancer 11 Jan 2018
• Is pediatric surgery a gateway to opioid misuse? 10 Jan 2018
• The sleep diet: Could this work? 10 Jan 2018
• ADHD: Could maternal depression be the cause? 9 Jan 2018
• The heart: All you need to know 9 Jan 2018
• What emotion does this image evoke? Fear or disgust? 9 Jan 2018
• Supplements during pregnancy may reduce autism risk 5 Jan 2018
• Over half of American babies are given solids too early 4 Jan 2018
• How does alcohol cause cancer? 4 Jan 2018
• Why bones might hold the secret to weight loss 3 Jan 2018
• Early puberty increases depression risk in adulthood 3 Jan 2018
• Diet is the key to kids' health and happiness 23 Dec 2017
• 10 minutes of exercise enough to boost brain 22 Dec 2017
• How a small dietary change might keep your brain young 21 Dec 2017
• Window blinds injure two children each day in America 20 Dec 2017
• Bones: All you need to know 11 Jan 2018
• Skin: How it works 11 Jan 2018
• Scientists reverse genetic aging, memory decline in rats 20 Dec 2017
• Brain stimulation enhances long-term memory for first time 19 Dec 2017
• Antibody reduces bone metastases '100-fold' 18 Dec 2017
• Need more sleep than most people? Blame your genes 15 Dec 2017
• 3-D printed prostate may improve surgical accuracy 14 Dec 2017
• The top six BMJ Christmas papers 13 Dec 2017
• Prostate cancer mortality 87 percent higher in American Indians 12 Dec 2017
• Could this software diagnose fetal alcohol spectrum disorders? 11 Dec 2017
• The mysteries of sniffing unraveled 9 Dec 2017
• Why does restless sleep predict Parkinson's disease? 8 Dec 2017
• Kids' movies promote poor diet and stigmatize obesity 7 Dec 2017
• All you need to know about neurons 7 Dec 2017
• I experienced -80°C and lived to tell the tale 6 Dec 2017
• Aspirin may strengthen anti-cancer drugs 6 Dec 2017
• Preventing childhood asthma: Could gut bacteria be the key? 4 Dec 2017
• Acute kidney injury linked with heart failure 1 Dec 2017
• 'Cognitive ability genes' identified 30 Nov 2017
• If you want to avoid dementia, get hitched 29 Nov 2017
• How does cancer evade the immune system? New mechanism revealed 28 Nov 2017

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