Health and Nutrition
Most long-term singles stay satisfied with their lives over 11 years, study finds
Are people who stay single doomed to unhappiness? An 11-year study of German singles suggests not: about 90 percent maintained relatively high life satisfaction, even though their…
Indian Cafe Racer, Birmingham B5: ‘A good news tale for the local food scene’ – restaurant review
The cooking is sometimes bang on, sometimes a little slapdash, but then piques your interest all over againIndian Cafe Racer on Bristol Street, Birmingham, spent its fledgling yea…
‘I get really upset when I visit’: the harsh reality of life in a high-security hospital in England
When the Southport killer Axel Rudakubana was transferred from a category A prison to Broadmoor hospital, many observers complained that he was getting off lightly. But these plac…
Americans trust science more than peers around the world, survey shows
Just 40 percent of Americans reported a lot of confidence in U.S. hospitals and health clinics, the same proportion as in Portugal and Uruguay.
Screen time not consistently tied to children’s emotional or behavioral problems in a large Scottish study
How much time children spend on screens may matter less than many assume. In a Scottish study following thousands of children to age 15, screen time showed few consistent links wi…
Family background may explain much of the mental health gap tied to sexual orientation, twin studies suggest
Gay, lesbian, and bisexual people report worse mental health on average than heterosexual people. But when they’re compared with their own heterosexual siblings and twins, much of…
Belief in supernatural evil is linked to blaming the system for poverty
People who believe in the devil and hell are more likely to blame society for poverty, while those who believe in a supportive deity are less likely to do so, according to a recen…
Does voting by mail make for better choices? A 2020 election study suggests it might
Mail-in ballots are usually discussed as a way to boost turnout. New research suggests they may also help voters make better choices, with mail voters more likely to pick the cand…
FDA may allow some toxic chemicals to be added to food without safety review. Experts are alarmed
Regulator looks to expand loophole to allow dangerous compounds in food as long as they’re not carcinogenicThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to expand a contr…
Pregnant women with a history of childhood neglect show stronger inflammatory reactions to stress
A history of childhood neglect or abuse may be reflected in how the body handles stress during pregnancy. In a new study, affected women showed stronger inflammatory responses to …
High cognitive ability in women predicts workplace victimization
Highly intelligent women often face a hidden social penalty in the workplace. A new study reveals that female employees with high cognitive ability are perceived as more hostile, …
Suicide memorial in Chicago signals compassionate shift by Catholic church
First US memorial for suicide victims dedicated by Chicago archdiocese earlier this year at Queen of Heaven cemeteryThe Chicago archdiocese has recognized the Rev Charles Rubey’s …
Autism in boys and girls looks genetically similar, but early and late diagnoses don’t
Boys are diagnosed with autism earlier than girls, so are genetic differences between early and late diagnosis really about sex? For early-diagnosed autism, a new study suggests n…
Henry Harris’ recipe for tarte Vaudoise à la creme
This fantastic tart is a minor miracle invented by a legendary chef, yet it has very few ingredients and an intriguing technique for baking it Often, the greatest dishes are made …
Expert tips to make you a better runner - start slow, enlist a friend, choose strength over stretches
Running is one of the easiest exercises to take up, but it can be easy to lose your mojo and get injured. Coaches give their advice on how to hit your strideWhether you have never…
STAT+: Biotech leader, leading lab leak theorist no longer in consideration for top infectious disease role
Steven Quay, a biopharmaceutical executive with no background in infectious diseases, is no longer being considered for director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectio…
STAT+: Hospitals sue – again – to halt Trump administration’s 340B rebate pilot
The AHA is once again suing the Trump administration over its plan to revamp a federal drug discount program into one that provides after-the-fact rebates instead of upfront disco…
Women more drawn to hypothetical jobs where most employees were women
Women were more interested in hypothetical jobs, and expected to feel more at home in them, when told most employees were women, according to four studies that pitted gender repre…
Emotional blunting is common in depression and bipolar disorder, even after symptoms ease
Recovering from depression doesn’t always mean feeling things fully again. In a study of 106 patients on antidepressants, emotional blunting was less common among patients in remi…
NHS faces exodus of ADHD and autism services staff to private clinics
Brain drain of psychologists, psychiatrists and nurses leaves NHS ‘weaker’, driving patients to seek care elsewhereFull report | NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADH…
Did Russia play by the rules in reporting lab worker's death?
A global treaty signed by 197 countries — including Russia — requires reporting any death that could be a sign of an outbreak to come.
STAT+: Pharma’s free lunches for doctors boost inappropriate prescribing, analysis finds
The gifts and payments that doctors receive from drugmakers increased inappropriate prescribing, likely leading to rising health care costs, according to a new review.
Insurance model is no substitute for the NHS | Letter
Susan Jones points out that an NHS-style system does not require either sales costs or shareholder profitsIn Dining across the divide (4 October), the young participant, Ted, is q…
How your personality “acts as an invisible architect for your career,” according to new research
Are you willing to wait for a bigger payoff? Researchers studying young Danes found that the more patient ones tended to apply to longer degree programs with steeper earnings grow…