Health and Nutrition
Liberals give dominant leaders lower odds of success than conservatives do, study finds
Why do forceful leaders so often surprise liberals? Across five studies, liberals rated dominant leaders, from bosses to mayoral candidates, as less likable and less likely to suc…
Dreams may amplify rather than soothe emotional reactions to a painful election loss, study suggests
Dreaming is often thought to take the edge off upsetting events. But Democrats and Independents who dreamed about the 2024 election woke up feeling worse about it, and about the f…
Scientists link wildfire smoke during pregnancy to higher autism risk
In a national study of U.S. births, an increase of 0.75 micrograms per cubic meter in wildfire smoke particles across pregnancy was associated with a 30% higher rate of autism dia…
Women travel thousands of miles for a reproductive moonshot. Scientists say they’ve been misled
Pioneering IVF technique to reduce the risk of children inheriting mitochondrial diseases is being marketed as a fertility procedure for older women, despite little evidence it wo…
Opinion: The economics of the U.S. health care system are broken
“The economics of the U.S. health care system are broken,” writes Paul Markovich, president and CEO of Ascendiun.
Opinion: Cancer patients are often pressured to end a pregnancy early. They shouldn’t be
Women can be safely treated for many cancers during pregnancy, a maternal fetal medicine specialist writes.
STAT+: Coming readout of Kymera eczema trial is a high-stakes moment in a bid to rival Dupixent
Investors and doctors are intensely awaiting mid-stage results of an experimental Kymera therapy positioned to rival Dupixent.
Are you pursuing MRT as a treatment for infertility?
Are you pursuing MRT as a treatment for infertility? STAT wants to hear from you
Disco cauliflower and bhajis: Maray’s cauliflower recipes
Cauliflower is a flavour sponge, but miraculously stays satisfyingly al dente. Smother it in chermoula, tahini and harissa, or transform it into spicy bhajis served with a lively …
World’s largest early warning system for severe child illness to launch in NHS A&Es across England
Paediatric early warning system (Pews) uses a vital signs scoring system to assess whether a child is deterioratingThe world’s largest “early warning system” to spot when sick chi…
Do you know signs of a stroke? BE FAST are the words to remember
Sen. Chris Murphy is expected to fully recover from his stroke. The acronym BE FAST can help you remember the symptoms of stroke and what to do when it happens: Call 911 quickly.
Inflammation briefly dampens pleasure and the desire to socialize, placebo-controlled study finds
Inflammation may do more than make people feel sick. In a placebo-controlled study, triggering inflammation in healthy women reduced their desire to socialize and ability to feel …
The psychological motives driving internet justice and public shaming
People who support online public shaming and digital vigilantism are often motivated by the pleasure of seeing others suffer and a desire to boost their own moral status, accordin…
Study finds a specific emotional route from feeling humanized to political compromise
Across five experiments in three countries, people who read posts describing their party as sophisticated rather than as brutes became more open to negotiation — and the emotion d…
Estrogen therapy linked to fewer signs of Alzheimer’s disease in brain tissue
Women who use estrogen-only hormone therapy during menopause may have a lower risk of developing the brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to a large analys…
The truth about testicles: are we facing spermageddon?
When it comes to fertility, testosterone and reproductive fitness, manosphere misinformation is rife - which can lead to a lot of heartache. Meet the man who wants to change all t…
Odette on a later-in-life autism diagnosis: ‘It completely revolutionised the way that I exist’
Last year she got sober and an official diagnosis. It’s not the first time a new understanding about herself has reframed the Sydney artist’s music – and lifeIn 2021, just before …
Welsh health board may close urgent primary care centres at three hospitals
UPCCs in Holyhead, Tremadog and Bangor may shut as Betsi Cadwaladr University health board struggles with funding and recruitmentA struggling Welsh health board may close urgent p…
Has Trump kept his promises to the MAHA movement?
It's been just over two years since the rise of Make America Healthy Again, or MAHA. How well is the Trump administration meeting its promises?
Genes may explain about a third of earnings differences, according to a study of 44,500 U.S. twin pairs
A study of 44,500 American twin pairs suggests genetic factors account for nearly one-third of the variation in earnings. But same-sex twins’ tendency to work at the same companie…
How to make the perfect venison casserole – recipe | Felicity Cloake's How to make the perfect …
Venison casserole is as autumnal as fallen leaves, a glass of red and a fire in the grate. But who makes the best version?Because I don’t eat it very often, I always forget how mu…
Your teenage mental health may say something about your vote at 40, study finds
A large 28-year study in Norway reveals that mental health issues starting in adolescence predict distinct adult voting habits. Researchers found early anxiety or disruptive behav…
Reading for pleasure is linked to better brain health across the lifespan
From early childhood to old age, people who read for pleasure tend to show better cognitive performance and mental well-being. Cambridge researchers argue that reading and book cl…
Moods, Leeds LS2: ‘Puzzling, if not quite a car crash’ – restaurant review
The crumpet has the texture of a damp Always UltraI’ve done some fairly rash things in my time, but I’ve never popped into anywhere for king scallops with ’nduja and come out with…