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 .

Tim's most recent articles

• Designing a blood test that can predict lifespan 25 Aug 2019
• Chronic pain research: Linking psychology, sociology, and neuroscience 22 Aug 2019
• Antibiotics and bowel cancer: Study finds link 21 Aug 2019
• 'Spontaneous chemistry' may drive Alzheimer's 20 Aug 2019
• Dementia risk: The role of 'blood pressure patterns' 19 Aug 2019
• FDA warn about 'life threatening' side effects of 'miracle' cure 16 Aug 2019
• Simple dietary changes may reduce cancer risk, increase lifespan 16 Aug 2019
• Could estrogen help treat Parkinson's? 13 Aug 2019
• Physical fitness may help prevent depression, anxiety 11 Aug 2019
• Replacing 'beef with chicken' could reduce breast cancer risk 11 Aug 2019
• Investigating 'spin' in scientific journals 10 Aug 2019
• Is there a link between dark chocolate and depression? 6 Aug 2019
• How a dietary change might boost cancer therapy 4 Aug 2019
• Is this red wine compound the future of depression treatment? 3 Aug 2019
• Could dementia and anemia be linked? 2 Aug 2019
• Diabetes: Could vitamin D supplements slow progression? 26 Jul 2019
• Could eating local food reduce blood pressure and diabetes risk? 26 Jul 2019
• Prostate cancer: The role of the microbiome 25 Jul 2019
• How a gut infection might spark Parkinson's 19 Jul 2019
• Bison burgers linked to E. coli outbreak 19 Jul 2019
• Do antidepressants work better than placebo? 18 Jul 2019
• Could artificial intelligence be the future of cancer diagnosis? 16 Jul 2019
• High blood pressure: Could gut bacteria play a role? 14 Jul 2019
• Exploring the neuroanatomy of a murderer 13 Jul 2019
• This herbal supplement 'poses a public health threat' 12 Jul 2019
• How common is erectile dysfunction? 5 Jul 2019
• Exploring how pollution might impact the brain 2 Jul 2019
• Can social interaction predict cognitive decline? 1 Jul 2019
• Osteoporosis: Investigating the role of a common antibacterial chemical 27 Jun 2019
• Hypertension: Looking beyond the classic risk factors 26 Jun 2019
• Researchers find protein that might prevent, reverse diabetes 22 Jun 2019
• How does your brain take out the trash? 21 Jun 2019
• Lyme disease: Why does joint pain persist? 19 Jun 2019
• Exactly how much 'nature time' do we need to boost well-being? 17 Jun 2019
• How a lethal toxin might help in the opioid crisis 15 Jun 2019
• Gut bacteria: The surprising impact of viruses 14 Jun 2019
• Why scientists are searching the ocean for new drugs 8 Jun 2019
• Tomato juice: Could 1 cup per day keep heart disease at bay? 6 Jun 2019
• Gut bacteria may help explain why drugs don't work for everyone 6 Jun 2019
• Can blueberries protect heart health? 1 Jun 2019
• Gout: Why the stigma? 31 May 2019
• Veganism: Why food choice can spark rage 28 May 2019
• Can a massage technique help treat acid reflux? 28 May 2019
• Could exercise boost well-being among psychiatric inpatients? 23 May 2019
• Ultrasound: The future of diabetes treatment? 20 May 2019
• Depression and constipation: What's the link? 10 May 2019
• Does soy protein reduce 'bad' cholesterol? The debate continues 8 May 2019
• How do cancer-causing bacteria take over our stomachs? 8 May 2019
• Designing an antidote for world's most venomous jellyfish 7 May 2019
• Rice and obesity: Is there a link? 3 May 2019
• Does living alone increase mental health risk? 2 May 2019
• Poor sense of smell linked to increased mortality risk 30 Apr 2019
• Can 'forest bathing' reduce stress levels? 30 Apr 2019
• Just how effective is hypnosis at relieving pain? 28 Apr 2019
• Study explores the neuroscience of overindulging 25 Apr 2019
• Study identifies a hormone that may hinder weight loss 23 Apr 2019
• Using stem cells to combat osteoarthritis 23 Apr 2019
• Scientists 'print' 3D heart using patient's tissue 16 Apr 2019
• How does bereavement impact the immune system? 15 Apr 2019
• Does a common pain reliever reduce empathy? 14 Apr 2019
• Sunscreen may help maintain blood vessel health 11 Apr 2019
• Is the 'sugar rush' a myth? 6 Apr 2019
• Fighting 'superbugs' with blue light 5 Apr 2019
• Dogs may be able to sniff out seizures 4 Apr 2019
• Vegans have a 'healthier biomarker profile' 3 Apr 2019
• Fish slime: An answer to antibiotic resistance? 1 Apr 2019
• Music may enhance the effect of pain relievers 30 Mar 2019
• Keto diet: New study unearths sex differences 26 Mar 2019
• More evidence links weight gain to meal times 25 Mar 2019
• 6 innovations from Future Healthcare 2019 22 Mar 2019
• Do people with Parkinson's disease smell different? 21 Mar 2019
• Can you detect changes in the earth's magnetic field? 19 Mar 2019
• Coffee chemicals could curb prostate cancer 18 Mar 2019
• Common blood pressure drug may increase cardiac arrest risk 18 Mar 2019
• Skin moisturizer could reduce risk of disease 17 Mar 2019
• 93 percent of medications contain 'potential allergens' 15 Mar 2019
• Could green tea help fight obesity? 14 Mar 2019
• Marine bacteria offer new weapon against melanoma 14 Mar 2019
• Trying to eat healthfully? Choose an indulgent dessert first 9 Mar 2019
• Could a smartphone app detect diabetes? 8 Mar 2019
• MMR vaccine does not cause autism, even in those most at risk 7 Mar 2019
• Single injection gives mammals night vision 4 Mar 2019
• Munchies: Does cannabis really increase desire for junk food? 3 Mar 2019
• Preventing cancer: 'Flawless' DNA repair offers insight 1 Mar 2019
• Alcohol may be less harmful for people over 50 28 Feb 2019

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