Health and Nutrition
Anti-vaxxers target Texas measles doctors to cast doubt on deaths amid outbreak
Children’s Health Defense and RFK Jr publicly dispute recent measles deaths to ‘distract’ from damage caused and question vaccines, experts sayThe six-year-old girl at the childre…
When women share a husband, physical fights between co-wives are common across cultures
Women are often thought to compete through gossip and exclusion rather than fists. But an analysis of ethnographic records from 19 cultures found physical fights between co-wives …
Brain injury triggers unexpected hormone release in progenitor cells
Following a brain injury, specialized progenitor cells produce a stress-related neuropeptide that prevents neighboring cells from maturing too fast. This temporary delay improves …
Brain entropy during a psychedelic trip tracks later gains in insight and well-being
The more disordered a person’s brain activity became during their first psilocybin trip, the more their well-being tended to improve a month later, according to a small, explorato…
Do adults need another measles shot?
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against measles, one of the most contagious diseases known. For most adults, one shot of the MMR is considered enough protection. B…
Is it true that … muscle turns into fat if you stop working out?
If you take a break from the gym you may lose muscle and gain fat, but it isn’t as simple as one turning into the other‘This is not true,” says Prof Leigh Breen, a specialist in m…
Calum Franklin’s recipes for balti paratha pie with spicy green chutney
A pleasingly proper curry-filled pie with a zingy chutney to go with itThis is one of my all-time favourite pies, pie born out of the Midlands. While studying at University Colleg…
A chemical produced by gut bacteria may accelerate Alzheimer’s disease
A metabolic byproduct of gut bacteria can damage the blood-brain barrier and drive the formation of Alzheimer's-related proteins. Elevated levels of the chemical correlate with wo…
People who worry more tend to have more negative dreams, study finds
People who reported more worry and depressive symptoms also tended to report more negative dreams, according to a network analysis of 389 Italian adults that placed stress at the …
The Guardian view on mental health: overdiagnosis is not the problem facing young people | Editorial
Parity of esteem with physical healthcare remains a distant prospect. Ministers must do more to tackle rising distressPerhaps the single most important finding of the independent …
How extreme boredom can push people toward aggressive behavior
Boredom does more than just drain your energy. New research reveals that extreme monotony increases the desire for stimulation, pushing people toward both physical aggression and …
Do we really ‘hold tension’ in our hips?
The idea is popular in wellness circles, but experts say there’s no evidence that trauma uniquely affects the hips. Here’s what causes hip tightness and what can helpIn yoga class…
Finally, a helpful intervention in the ‘overdiagnosis’ wars. But where’s the money to answer this tragedy? | John Harris
There is much to agree with in the Fonagy review into mental health support. Without serious public funding, however, its approach won’t workBack in late 2025, when Keir Starmer’s…
Antidepressants in pregnancy not tied to extra autism or ADHD risk beyond maternal depression, study finds
In a study of more than 167,000 children in Wales, autism and ADHD rates were similar whether a mother’s depression was treated with antidepressants or left untreated. Depression …
The most successful people I meet are often the ones struggling most | Darren Lee
Sometimes the behaviours that helped us survive become so embedded that they mask our past traumas and adversityThe modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health iss…
Flu cases higher than usual in England during September, experts say
UK Health Security Agency notes above-average activity and urges at-risk groups to get vaccinatedFlu is striking earlier than usual in England, experts have said, insisting that v…
‘I want to do everything I can to head off dementia’: why demand for the shingles vaccine is soaring
Could a drug intended to prevent painful rashes also protect our brains as we get older? The signs are promising – but not conclusive. Yet that’s enough to be driving a boom in sh…
Women on hormonal birth control view their romantic traits more positively
While hormonal birth control is known to suppress fertility, a series of new psychological evaluations suggests that synthetic hormones may inadvertently boost how women perceive …
How one antibiotic morning-after pill came to be widely available in San Francisco
An antibiotic morning-after pill has been shown to be effective for preventing STIs among gay men, but some doctors worry about antibiotic resistance. This story discusses STIs an…
Physicians’ group calls for ban on raw milk – as it’s becoming increasingly popular in the US
As raw milk industry experiences record growth, experts say it might contain pathogens that can sicken peopleAs raw milk becomes increasingly popular among Americans, there have b…
US maternity wards face wave of closures as Medicaid cuts kick in
Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ spending cuts will be fully felt next year, but hospitals are already feeling the squeezeMaternity wards across the United States are facing a wave o…
How to make pumpkin soup – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass
A smooth and satisfying soup in nine easy steps Pumpkin soup, so delicious in theory – sweet, velvety, lightly autumnal – is so often disappointing in reality. Thin in flavour and…
Where you direct your attention may shape your body’s inflammatory response
Inflammation is thought to run on autopilot, but new experiments suggest attention plays a role. When people focused on an itchy skin reaction instead of distracting themselves, t…
Psychologists map the emotional borders between social anxiety and narcissism
While social anxiety and vulnerable narcissism both stem from feelings of inadequacy, a new study reveals they are driven by different types of shame. Social anxiety relies on sel…