Health and Nutrition
Opinion: AI is eroding the barriers that kept biological weapons rare
“Defenses against AI-created bioweapons will take years to build. We don’t have years to spare,” writes Ashish Jha.
STAT+: Once described as obesity medicines for ‘patients,’ GLP-1s are increasingly lifestyle drugs for ‘customers’
Blockbuster GLP-1 drugs have transformed the lives of millions of people. Lately, they’re undergoing a makeover of their own.
Is it true that … double-dipping food is unhygienic?
This practice does transmit mouth bacteria, but don’t panicDouble-dipping means eating part of a piece of food and then putting it back into a communal dip – for example, biting a…
MPs, you told us clearly that end-of-life care in the UK is broken. So now we need you to fix it | Jane Turner
During the assisted dying debate, most politicians agreed on one thing – palliative care reform is urgent. Patients and those of us who care for them are waitingJane Turner is chi…
Rice ‘polenta’ with sausage sauce and rice with pork, lemon and saffron: Pasta Grannies’ Sardinian rice recipes
Spoons at the ready for 83-year-old Maria’s rustic risotto with pork and saffron, and Rita’s polenta-style rice with a punchy sauceIf I were to say “Italian rice”, you might well …
People in strained relationships show somewhat higher preference for hearing lies
While honesty is considered the foundation of a healthy relationship, a new study shows that couples experiencing dissatisfaction are significantly more likely to want their partn…
Scientists identify an overlooked brain region that sustains fear responses
A newly detailed brain region acts as a continuous alarm system during a threat. By sustaining fear responses long after initial warnings fade, this overlooked neural pathway coul…
Why is autism increasing? Scientists are converging on an unglamorous answer
Autism diagnoses have skyrocketed over the past few decades, prompting a debate among scientists. Is the biological rate of autism actually rising, or is society simply naming the…
Ayahuasca combined with grief therapy shows promise in easing severe bereavement
A clinical trial found that combining specialized meaning reconstruction therapy with the psychedelic brew ayahuasca helped bereaved individuals experience greater reductions in s…
Does GLP-1 use result in significant hair loss?
Experts share what you need to know about GLP-1-related hair loss as the side-effect gets more attention from researchers About 20 million people across the US, UK, and EU are tak…
When a celebrity dies, it can feel like losing a loved one. Why do we get so invested in parasocial relationships? | Bianca Denny
These one-sided connections with famous people are a normal part of modern life. But sometimes they can lead to emotional distressThe modern mind is a column where experts discuss…
Three in four UK GPs ‘too busy to talk to their patients in depth’
Family doctors’ professional body finds the majority have no time to discuss preventative measures A friendly chat with your GP about your life, health and happiness was once a ke…
Study reveals which values actually stop voters from supporting antidemocratic politicians
Why do voters support candidates who threaten democracy? A new study suggests that while party loyalty is powerful, holding a strong personal commitment to democratic institutions…
Probiotic bacteria might offer a temporary boost for sleep and vitality in mild depression
A new clinical trial suggests that a specific strain of probiotic bacteria may temporarily improve sleep quality and physical vitality in adults experiencing mild to moderate depr…
People with higher autistic traits tend to avoid positive relationship-maintenance tactics
A new study finds that people with higher autistic-like traits tend to avoid using affectionate behaviors to maintain their romantic relationships. The research suggests this dist…
How to make cornbread – recipe | Felicity Cloake's masterclass
While it’s ideal for mopping up chilli and soup, this Southern US staple can be made substantial enough for a main meal with a few simple additionsLike banana bread, a rather less…
Only 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange for disease, researchers find
Various factors block sufferers of disease from receiving treatment that is effective and has widespread availabilitySickle cell patients are missing out on an effective treatment…
A simple tactic can increase likability for socially anxious people, new research suggests
People with social anxiety often fear judgment and hold back in conversation. A new study finds that simply sharing personal experiences can boost how likable they seem to others,…
Does avoiding misery make you happy?
It might seem like self-preservation, but the results aren’t necessarily what you’d expectIn Dr Seuss’s Green Eggs and Ham, the relentlessly upbeat Sam-I-Am spends the entire book…
Popular AI models use arbitrary facial features to predict criminality and job performance
AI models are judging people by their looks. A new study reveals that popular AI chatbots rely on arbitrary facial features to determine if someone is trustworthy, competent, or e…
UK politics live: Burnham confirms he wants new taxes to pay for free social care in England, saying many already paying ‘huge’ dementia costs
PM appears to be anticipating criticism of reforms that he will set out on Tuesday at the Labour party conference‘I can deliver’: Burnham pledges radical change on eve of Labour c…
‘It’s problematic’: concern as weight-loss jab maker sponsors Vogue World event
Critics say partnership between Mounjaro maker Eli Lilly and fashion giant suggests thinness is an aspirationThe fifth iteration of Vogue World, overseen by Anna Wintour, took pla…
‘I cannot hear “stuffed vegetables” without flashbacks’
It has taken me decades to get over the vegetarian cookbooks of my pastIt would be unwise to overstate things, the world being as it is, but what happened in the UK with stuffed p…
The best thing I ever ate? Mum’s boeuf à la mode on my 21st birthday
She prepared a miraculous feat for my celebration. The very thought of it still makes me smileThough we were nurtured by Mum’s cooking daily, my parents’ brood thought little of t…