Health and Nutrition
How to turn excess custard into a fruity treat – recipe
A fool is absurdly simple – just fruit stirred through custard or yoghurt with. maybe a bit of cream – and you can then add whatever bits and bobs you fancy from the fridgeFool is…
What has actually caused the decline in drug overdose deaths?
After years of steep increases, especially amid the pandemic, U.S. overdose deaths decreased 27% in 2024, and preliminary data from 2025 show another meaningful drop.
A strong emotional bond with a mother predicts resilience after childhood trauma
A large study reveals that adolescents who experience a warm relationship with a mother figure and limit their sedentary screen time are more likely to demonstrate resilience in a…
Dementia cases in US projected to rise dramatically by 2050, study finds
Increase will add strain on healthcare system already struggling amid cuts by Trump administration, experts sayThe number of people with dementia in the United States is projected…
Men and women report similar levels of “duty sex,” and similar reasons behind it
Sex out of obligation is often treated as a red flag in relationships. But a new study suggests it may serve a purpose for some people, appearing most often when they sense their …
STAT+: Lilly says ‘triple-G’ drug beats Novo’s Ozempic in diabetes study
Data add to expectations that the drug will be one of Lilly’s greatest growth drivers.
Horror isn’t just intense fear, new psychology study suggests
Fear tends to involve possible danger ahead, while horror often follows learning about something that shouldn’t happen. A new study suggests that graphic, extreme descriptions of …
Yvette Cooper drops plans to abolish NHS patient champion after outcry
Exclusive: Health secretary to extend role of watchdog, which backers say helps hold service in England to accountYvette Cooper has abandoned plans to abolish the NHS’s independen…
Are you an organ donor? Here are some rule changes you may want to know
Transplant teams can talk to families about organ donation before they've decided whether to continue life-sustaining medical care for loved ones. Until now, that has been forbidd…
STAT+: As Epic’s dominance grows, its iron grip is choking innovation in health technology
A STAT investigation found that Epic selectively withholds access to patient data, disadvantaging rival software developers and stymying innovation.
Opinion: Freezing my eggs showed me just how anti-feminist the fertility industry can be
“A few years ago, I froze my eggs — and the experience was anything but empowering,” writes physician Pooja Yerramilli.
Have you been impacted by Epic’s actions?
STAT is looking to learn, from people with direct knowledge, how Epic's actions impact hospitals' technology choices. Share your story with us.
Opinion: How pediatricians like me are helping families stay calm and informed about measles
“It is dizzying to have a family clamoring for the MMR vaccine in one room while the room next door adamantly opposes vaccination,” writes a pediatrician.
‘Ferritin face’: are social media claims about iron deficiency fact – or fiction?
Experts say symptoms such as dark circles under the eyes, grey skin, cracked lips and hair loss can be a warning sign – but there are other factors tooTikTok is rife with influenc…
Vegetarian coconut curry recipes: Maunika Gowardhan’s spicy aubergine baingan and spiced vegetable stew
Aubergines cooked with coconut, chilli, tamarind and curry leaves, and a gingery vegetable stew with coconut and green chilliesBoth these hearty curries use coconut as part of the…
The shocking rise of rib remodelling: ‘I wanted that hourglass shape’
It involves the fracturing of a patient’s ribs, before they spend three months laced into a corset. Some of those who have had this cosmetic procedure say it is like being ‘hit by…
Patients in Australia can now be diagnosed with ADHD by a GP. What does this mean for treatment?
Many jurisdictions have started to change the rules on diagnosing the disorder, allowing local doctors to play a more central role in careGet our breaking news email, free app or …
AI bots flooded 2023 UK government consultation on disposable vapes ban
Three-quarters of all responses were machine-generated in failed attempt to stop bill from passing into law, research findsAI bots flooded a government consultation with tens of t…
Some people with meat allergies from alpha-gal syndrome turn to exotic alternatives
People with alpha-gal syndrome can have allergic reactions to meat from mammals. Many of those affected change their diets to eat other proteins.
Could tomato paste help your brain? A three-month trial points to modest gains in attention and memory
Tomatoes are the main dietary source of lycopene, a red pigment that can reach the brain. In a new trial, daily tomato paste was linked to better attention and memory scores, alon…
STAT+: Missouri AG warns Lilly to stop requiring data from hospitals seeking 340B drug discounts
Missouri AG told Lilly to stop forcing hospitals to provide claims data to receive discounted medicines under 340B, a sign more states are pushing back against drugmakers.
STAT+: After two deaths in autoimmune cell therapy trial, Artiva is shutting down
Recent deaths are setbacks in drug companies’ interest in applying cancer therapy strategies to autoimmune diseases.
Household chaos does not directly cause poor grades, twin study suggests
A disorganized home is often linked to poor academic performance, but a large twin study reveals that shared genetics and broader family environments are to blame, not the noise a…
Donate your body later and your blood now | Brief letters
Life-saving | Winning words | Advice for young workers | New/old brooms | Not just any old ironThank you for the article on body donation (My mother donated her body to science. I…