Health and Nutrition
Scientists identify rare mutations in 36 genes that sharply raise the odds of OCD and tic disorders
A genetic study of nearly 4,000 people with OCD or tic disorders identified 36 genes in which rare damaging mutations sharply raise the odds of these conditions. Most of the genes…
The 4 stages of women’s heart health: Experts present new framework
New guidance is intended to help girls and women — and their doctors — recognize four distinct phases in heart health.
Merck's melanoma vaccine trial shows reduced recurrence or death from skin cancer
Merck presented its mRNA melanoma vaccine trial data at a European cancer conference this weekend. Results are promising: The vaccine reduces recurrence and death alongside an imm…
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.
Opinion: Could long-term AI use lead to isolation? We need to find out — but researchers need better access to data
“What we don’t know is whether people are disconnecting from one another, gradually, over months of interacting with chatbots,” researchers write.
Opinion: How bad is healthy supposed to feel?
“We shouldn't confuse illness and the hardships that come with living,” writes family nurse practitioner Kirsten Balin.
STAT+: NIH’s new vaccine injury center has broad goals beyond RFK Jr.’s focus on shots
The center will study the long-term impact of infections, in addition to RFK Jr.'s focus on vaccines.
STAT+: Moderna CEO on what’s next after success in cancer vaccine
Moderna's CEO Stéphane Bancel on what's next after the recent success in cancer vaccine, and how that impacts the company's business strategy.
‘What’s the safest way to defrost chicken?’ We’re answering your food safety questions
We’ll be hosting a live Q&A on 26 October at noon ET on the Guardian US site with guest experts Rachel Sherman and Caroline L SchauerThe Drexel food lab tested the best air fryers…
Young adults who fear rejection also tend to fear death more, psychology study finds
Young adults who worry about rejection tend to fear death more, a study of 640 Italians found. That fear was tied to more anxiety and related symptoms, but mainly among those who …
Plague risks in Russia and a dangerous delay on WHO pandemic agreement | Letters
Responding to an editorial on a potential plague outbreak, Dr Darren Mann deplores delays to the agreement, while Kent Buse says Britain could do moreYour editorial on the silence…
On dementia, we need to tell it how it is | Letter
David Lee responds to a letter questioning the use of language about people with dementiaSally Byers takes Polly Toynbee to task (Letters, 19 October) for using what she considers…
Sea bass: a fish by any other name | Brief letters
Sea bass names | Healthy NHS | Globe destroying | No pictures | Clean sweep from the 60sDicentrarchus labrax is properly called the European seabass in English (Letters, 20 Octobe…
STAT+: At ESMO, AstraZeneca’s cancer pursuits get a showcase
AstraZeneca has seen major momentum in oncology in recent years. It got a big showcase at Europe's top cancer conference.
How the menstrual cycle might alter ADHD symptoms in women taking stimulant medication
A new study reveals that ADHD symptoms peak in severity during menstruation for women taking stimulant medications. The findings suggest that natural hormonal fluctuations alter a…
Is having urine the color of Mountain Dew normal?
A Trump administration doctor says neon yellow urine is normal because of diets consisting entirely of meat and fermented foods. Here’s what experts sayA doctor who advises severa…
Anger and fear nudge voters toward different kinds of leader faces, study suggests
Which face looks like the right leader may depend on how a political issue makes you feel. Republicans still favored dominant-looking leaders more than Democrats did, but the effe…
Haines tribute speeches to open parliament, but Labor mustn’t overlook broader causes of boiling anger | Josh Butler
Poverty, health and dislocation are fuelling political anger. Labor can’t ignore this in response to alleged attack on Indi MPGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news p…
Almost two-thirds of Australians bulk-billed for all GP care amid extra incentives for doctors
Exclusive: RACGP survey reflects Medicare investments, but experts caution quality of care and outcomes also matterGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe p…
The joy of veg-maxxing: how to eat many, many more plants – without really trying
A new report has found many crops are far less nutritious than they once were, so we need to eat more of them. Here is how to get your five portions of fruit and veg a day, easily…
Ethnic minorities in England less likely to get breast cancer diagnosis from routine screening
Exclusive: People from marginalised groups more likely to be diagnosed via urgent referral or in emergency setting, research finds People from minority ethnic backgrounds in Engla…
Dominance-seeking workers see more sexual interest in coworkers’ behavior, and that may help explain harassment
A smile or friendly chat at work isn’t usually an invitation. But employees with a strong desire to dominate others were more likely to read sexual interest into such behavior, an…
How to make mushroom stroganoff – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass
An age-old Russian favourite, rich and full of flavour, in nine easy stepsStroganoff is a richly savoury dish of sautéed beef in soured cream named after a 19th-century count (tho…
What people aged 50 and older need to know about flu shots
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Dr. Ann Falsey of the University of Rochester Medical School about flu shots for people aged 50 and older.