Health and Nutrition
How online toxicity silences the majority and fuels power users
A recent field experiment on Reddit reveals why a vocal minority dominates online political discussions, finding that toxic environments silence the majority while fueling the mos…
Scientists identify the nose-to-brain circuit that makes slow breathing calming
New research shows that slow nasal breathing directly reduces anxiety by activating a specific nose-to-brain circuit, while fast breathing worsens it. The findings, published in P…
STAT+: Licensing deals on generic versions of Roche flu drug aimed at preparing for pandemic
With an eye toward pandemic preparedness, a U.N.-backed agency has signed sub-licensing deals related to generic versions of a Roche influenza treatment.
NHS boss says staff suspected of snooping on patients’ records should be suspended immediately
Jim Mackey urges ‘zero tolerance approach’ in England amid growing concern over breaches of confidential dataNHS staff suspected of snooping on patients’ medical records should be…
Midlife belly fat is linked to elevated Alzheimer’s biomarkers decades later
Tracking body fat over a 35-year period reveals that excess belly fat in midlife is linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease decades later. However, the relationship reverse…
New Jersey datacenter fined $1.1m after visual investigation showed dozens of unpermitted generators
State regulator’s record fine for DataOne facility in Vineland follows Floodlight investigation with the GuardianNew Jersey regulators issued their largest-ever fine against a dat…
STAT+: Lilly wins approval for once-weekly insulin shot
The FDA approved Eli Lilly’s Onswik, a once-weekly basal insulin for adults with type 2 diabetes, offering patients an alternative to daily long-acting insulin injections.
Diverse autism genes converge to disrupt shared biological pathways, study finds
A massive new map of protein interactions in the brain reveals how hundreds of diverse autism mutations disrupt the same biological networks. The findings provide a vital step tow…
Opinion: FDA commissioner nominee Heidi Overton is ignoring the science on abortion drug
“With this latest appointment, mifepristone has a new boss but an old problem,” writes Julie F. Kay, founder and CEO of Reproductive Futures.
Scientists strip down the LSD molecule to find the exact parts that trigger hallucinations
By systematically stripping down the complex structure of the LSD molecule, scientists have pinpointed the exact components that trigger hallucinations. This breakthrough paves th…
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 a reticent FDA commish nominee, a Novo deal, and more
President Trump’s nominee to lead the FDA was grilled by senators on hot button topics like China, vaccines, and abortion access
People with excessive smartphone habits show distinct neural responses to social exclusion
A recent brain imaging study reveals that people with excessive smartphone habits process social exclusion differently than average users. Heightened brain activity in pain-proces…
Federal judge rolls back landmark disability protections
The Justice Department said in June that it would no longer enforce laws that prioritized people with disabilities living and receiving services in their communities, rather than …
Revealed: the undisclosed safety data emerging as weedkiller maker faces Parkinson’s lawsuits in US
Syngenta denies keeping relevant data from the EPA as paraquat stays in the US market despite global bansSweden started ringing the alarm bell more than 20 years ago, calling for …
Cocktail of the week: Eleanore’s apple highball – recipe
A classy autumnal aperitif with a pleasingly bitter zingI adore calvados, and this highball was built off the back of a love for calvados and tonic. This refreshing aperitif expan…
A baby girl appears to alter a father’s relationship priorities in one highly specific way
Does the sex of your child influence your marriage? New psychological research suggests that having a daughter prompts fathers to invest significantly more time and energy into th…
‘Gamechanging’ brain tumour test reduces diagnosis from eight weeks to two hours
NHS England says test can be done while patient is on operating table and is being piloted in five centres around the countryA rapid new test for brain tumours can diagnose patien…
Children’s math and reading skills are linked to better maternal health in midlife
A new analysis of longitudinal data reveals a surprising cross-generational connection: mothers whose children excel in math and reading tend to experience better physical and men…
Disgust predicts conservative views most strongly in people with low bodily awareness
Being easily disgusted is often linked to conservative political views, but a new study reveals a surprising catch. This connection is actually strongest among individuals who are…
Mom! Mom! MOM! 3 ways to stay calm in stressful parenting moments
Parenthood can be overwhelming. A therapist and mom of three shares techniques to help calibrate your emotions — so you can show up better for yourself and your family.
‘I have a blowtorch at uni’: what do students eat apart from pesto pasta?
Students are too broke or busy having fun to eat well, right? Wrong: some find cash and time for creme brulee and duck eggs This month marks 20 years since I arrived at university…
We all know a lack of exercise is bad for our bodies. So what is relying on AI doing to our brains? | Devi Sridhar
I suspect nearly all of my students use AI, and I worry about its corrosive effects. We must not entrust tech companies with our long-term healthProf Devi Sridhar is chair of glob…
$100 million in teen pregnancy prevention funds remain unused. What happened?
With days left to go in the 2026 fiscal year, lawmakers push the health department to spend the money Congress allocated to prevent teen pregnancy. An NPR exclusive.