Health and Nutrition
The 7 best blenders in the US: For smoothies, frozen drinks and more
A great blender is a kitchen workhouse – I tested more than a dozen options including the Vitamix and Breville for budget, size, mulch factor, speed and whether they had plastic o…
Longitudinal study highlights the enduring toll of childhood loneliness and social isolation
New research challenges the idea that loneliness acts as a helpful alarm bell. A 6-year study found that feeling lonely does not motivate isolated children to reconnect, and both …
What it’s like to wait for the call from the Nobel Prize committee
Ahead of this year's Nobel Prize announcements, STAT chatted with Mary-Claire King, who discovered the BRCA cancer mutations and is frequently mentioned in prize predictions.
Financial and relationship worries predict bad dreams
People experiencing high levels of daily stress are more likely to have negative emotions during their dreams. A recent study found that daytime coping mechanisms do not seem to a…
They’re delicious, popular and versatile – but how healthy are berries?
Experts say that if you’re eating any berry – strawberries, blackberries, currants, raspberries, blueberries – you are benefitingSprinkled on top of yoghurt, blended into smoothie…
An ‘onslaught of punches’: is this week the cost-of-living tipping point for many Australian households?
As more families report housing stress, declines in financial wellbeing and food insecurity, experts warn that the situation is not just an economic problem but a matter of public…
A vodkatini, a garibaldi and a shrub – your essential autumn cocktails – recipes
Try a millionaire’s martini, a Campari that couldn’t be simpler and a booze-free blackberry fizz (plus an Aperol that doesn’t need a spritz)I make a variation on this year-round. …
Access to addiction meds for young people has improved — but retention hasn’t
Only a small fraction of young people with opioid use disorder receive addiction medications, and few stay on them for long, a study finds.
An Ebola treatment center was burned down as the death toll in Congo passes 4,000
Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed more than 4,000 people, authorities said, as they struggle to contain what has become the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history.
The right side of the brain shows more signs of aging than the left, new study suggests
A new AI tool that analyzes MRI scans in fine detail reveals that the human brain does not age evenly. Some regions appear to age faster than others, with these differences becomi…
The simple secrets behind great ramen
You need five things: broth, flavour-giving tare, noodles, fat and toppings. And it’s the toppings that make it really special. Here are five versions, from a Toyko classic to a n…
Feeling wired? The truth about ‘nervous system resets’
The internet is full of warnings about our ‘dysregulated’ nervous systems. But, experts say, you don’t need to reset yours – you might just need to make it more flexible. Here’s h…
STAT+: Lilly bypasses Australian pharmacies with DTC model
Eli Lilly is launching LillyDirect to deliver Mounjaro straight to Australian patients’ doors — and local doctors and pharmacists aren’t thrilled.
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about the 340B drug pilot program, an obesity drug disappointment, and more
The U.S. approved 10 drugmakers to participate in a 340B pilot program that will allow them to offer rebates, instead of upfront discounts, to certain providers
Gut bacteria and digestive metabolites are linked to psychopathic traits
Specific bacteria in the human gut and mouth, along with digestive byproducts, are associated with psychopathic personality traits. The findings suggest the microbiome might influ…
Cocktail of the. week: Palé Hall’s Have your cake and drink it – recipe | The good mixer
A warming, comforting, spiced drink that’s ideal for autumn, and pairs brilliantly with a slice of carrot cakeThe move into autumn proper leads our taste buds to crave warmth and …
How big is Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak?
News of a fifth measles death in Pennsylvania underscores a longstanding issue about the disease. The full scope of the outbreak — in the state and in the country —…
“Mate-value backlash” may help explain anti-feminist attitudes among some Trump-era men, researchers say
As women gain economic independence, never-married men without college degrees are showing increased hostility toward feminists. Researchers suggest this "mate-value backlash," ro…
Opinion: I treated heat stroke at the NYC Marathon. Marathons need to prepare for a climate-changed world
A doctor’s request to marathons: Let’s make evidence-based medical plans — especially for extreme heat.
Opinion: The law has to catch up on orphan-designated drugs with multiple uses
The law has to catch up on the 340B drug discount program, writes a pharmacist.
STAT+: NIH awarded all its grant funding, but delayed and opaque decisions stymied researchers
The NIH continued reducing grants involving health disparities, race, and ethnicity but made little progress toward other administration priorities in the 2026 fiscal year.
Royal College of Nursing cuts ties with Israeli drug company
Britain’s nursing union axes Teva UK as commercial partner over links to Israel’s military and corporate track recordBritain’s nursing union has cut its ties with an Israeli drug …
‘Self-healing’ coach who was banned from working in Australia to speak in UK
Barbara O’Neill has previously claimed that cancer is a fungus that can be treated with bicarbonate sodaA controversial proponent of natural remedies who has been banned from prov…