Health and Nutrition
Sebb’s, Glasgow G1: ‘A delicious bombardment of continents, cuisines and cultural trickledowns’ – restaurant review
Little bits of loveliness from Sauchiehall Street to the Silk Road, from a chef who wants to deliver maximum joySebb’s is a basement restaurant on Miller Street in Glasgow with a …
Suicidal behaviors are more heritable than depression, new twin study finds
A new analysis of young adult twins suggests that suicidal behaviors are highly heritable. While they share moderate genetic overlap with major depression, the unique environmenta…
Negative feelings about life are more common among teens on Instagram and TikTok
A new survey of American teenagers suggests that negative online experiences vary wildly by platform, with TikTok and Instagram users reporting much higher rates of sleep disrupti…
Indoor gardening improves mental health and quality of life for cancer patients
Tending to indoor hydroponic gardens may help cancer patients improve their mental health and quality of life. A recent study found that growing salad greens at home eased depress…
New study of Brazilian twins sheds light on the heritability of our creative confidence
A new behavioral genetics study of twins finds that about one-fifth of our belief in our own creativity is inherited. Ultimately, your unique individual experiences shape your cre…
The neuroscience of pity: how attractiveness and morality shape empathy
New research explores how our brains react to seeing others in pain. The findings reveal that a person's physical attractiveness and moral history alter our empathy levels, shifti…
Pennsylvania measles outbreak spreads, with 55 new cases reported since Wednesday
173 people hospitalized and four deaths in state so far, with less than 1% of those infected having been vaccinatedThe Pennsylvania department of health (DOH) announced on Friday …
Emotional distress when stopping antidepressants appears to be due to withdrawal, not relapse
When people stop taking antidepressants, a sudden wave of anxiety or depression can feel like a devastating setback. But new research suggests these emotional spikes are usually a…
Large analysis connects specific personality traits to problematic internet pornography use
A large review of past research has identified several personality traits, including impulsivity and neuroticism, that correlate with problematic internet pornography use. Convers…
‘Wonderful, full-fat indulgence’: the best (and worst) supermarket lemon cheesecake, tasted and rated
We sift through the sweet and the sour of the creamy citrus dessert, but which ones are overloaded with additives and which are more generous with the juice?• The best supermarket…
Gen X is drinking more as younger Americans cut back on alcohol, study finds
While younger generations are drinking less, adults aged 50 to 64 are drinking more, causing a shift reshaping the US bar sceneAlcohol consumption has decreased across the United …
Scientists replace mouse cortex with human brain tissue to study neurological disorders
Scientists have successfully replaced the cortex of genetically modified mice with lab-grown human brain tissue. The transplanted human cells formed functioning circuits and respo…
Raye’s I Know You’re Hurting urged me to confront a lifetime of depression
I had always ignored my anguished mental state or tried to push it aside, and CBT didn’t work for me – then one song seemed to articulate my painSix months ago, I was driving past…
Your worldview might dictate how you perceive neutral faces
A psychological study reveals that people who view the world as inherently dangerous consistently overestimate physical risks and view strangers as untrustworthy. This broad world…
Opinion: I worked on the CDC investigation of the anthrax letters. 25 years later, are we ready for the next biothreat?
“We’ve come a long way since the fall of 2001, but we find ourselves with recent widening gaps in public health readiness and mitigation,” writes Daniel B. Jernigan.
A political shift decades in the making explains Trump’s grip on Congress
A new analysis challenges the narrative that Republican lawmakers back Donald Trump purely out of fear. Instead, decades of political realignment have created a unified base, mean…
Athens on a plate – a food-lover’s guide to the Greek capital
Athens-born chef Nick Molyviatis and Greek restaurant supremo David Carter share their top tips to the best cafes, bars and restaurants in the cityNormally we stay around Plaka, s…
Meal deliveries can save money and improve health. Will they survive Medicaid cuts?
Some states deliver meals to Medicaid patients that address their dietary needs. Evidence shows it aids recovery and saves healthcare costs, but federal budget cuts may lead some …
The U.S. has more thalidomide survivors than the government admits
In the 1950s and 1960s, doctors gave the drug thalidomide to pregnant patients without telling them — and without FDA approval. Now those patients' children want recognition.
Cooking with Tom Kerridge, the Michelin ‘meatfluencer’
The star chef demystified the restaurant scene with his love of a welcoming pub. Now he explains why hospitality is in crisis – and how to make a sublime venison chilliTom Kerridg…
Henry Harris’ vegetarian recipe for French onion and parsley soup
A thick and creamy, flavourful onion soup topped with grated cheese and herbsWhen I was a child, my mother often made onions in white sauce to serve with roast lamb. I loved their…
‘They accepted the money but didn’t take care of my child’: what Luna Wong’s death reveals about the treatment of international students in the UK
When her parents waved her off to study in England they hoped it would be a fresh start the 16-year-old needed after struggling with her mental health in Hong Kong. Instead, 10 mo…
Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress
President Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, and most of the cuts are focused on HHS programs that serve refugees and unaccompanied minors.
Why sex differences in throwing cannot be explained by socialization alone
Is the pronounced gap in throwing ability between men and women purely a product of childhood socialization? A new commentary argues that evolutionary biology and social experienc…