Health and Nutrition
$100 million in teen pregnancy prevention funds remain unused. What happened?
EMBARGOED: A coalition of federal lawmakers ask HHS how it intends to spend $100 million on this program in the week before the fiscal year ends.
Opinion: The ‘died with’ vs. ‘died of’ measles discussion misses something very important
“Arguing over whether someone died ‘with’ or ‘of’ a disease gets us stuck on the last thing that happened.” write two Unbiased Science scientists.
Opinion: RFK Jr.’s use of the National Center for Health Statistics will add confusion to measles deaths count
“A discrepancy between how federal and state public health officials determine measles deaths will only increase public confusion,” write Denys T. Lau and Jennifer D. Schoendorf.
STAT+: The head of Kennedy’s new autism project served in Iraq War, worked with Sesame Street
Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health is planning a total-lifespan research project on autism: A Q&A with its leader, Russell Shilling.
At least five candidates vie to become the next WHO leader, as questions over U.S. role loom
At least five candidates are in the running to become the next director-general of the WHO, a job that will come with extraordinary challenges.
How Big Tobacco flooded the FDA with public comments to kill a menthol cigarette ban
Virtually all of the 175,000 public comments on a 2022 FDA proposal to ban menthol cigarettes were form letters, most echoing tobacco industry talking points.
The lure of the loo: how restaurant bathroom design went wild
Plush or pared back, flatteringly lit or full-on disco camp, a TikTokkable loo is now part of the hospitality experienceAnthony Bourdain was typically forthright when it came to h…
Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for Belgian buns | The sweet spot
These old-school classic treats may struggle for attention among today’s more Instagram-worthy cardamon buns, but they’re simple to make and divine to devourBelgian buns are among…
Two-year NHS waiting times reveal system’s struggle with rise in ADHD and autism awareness
NHS assessment bottlenecks have knock-on effects, leading to delays in medical help and lack of access to specialist supportThat NHS boards have imposed minimum two-year waiting t…
Experience: a brain surgeon dropped part of my skull on the floor
I was a healthy 34-year-old when a mass of blood vessels ruptured close to my brain. It took three neurosurgeons and a risky 16-hour operation to fix meOn a Sunday in May 2017, I …
‘I’m 100% natural’: how Japan’s 90-year-old bodybuilder is still winning titles
Toshisuke Kanazawa has won 19 national crowns and insists there are more to comeToshisuke Kanazawa is reminiscing about his long and illustrious career when he pauses and makes an…
Brain structure changes appear seven years before Alzheimer’s plaques are detected
New research indicates that changes in the brain's outer layer can be detected at least seven years before amyloid plaques reach high levels. This challenges the traditional timel…
New eye-tracking study reveals how followers use gaze to show conscientiousness
New research shows that highly conscientious people strategically direct their gaze at leaders during workplace negotiations. This nonverbal behavior acts as a powerful signal, ma…
President Trump's FDA commissioner nom, Dr. Heidi Overton, faces Senators' questions
Dr. Heidi Overton has been nominated to be the new FDA commissioner. The Senate HELP committee pressed her on vaccines, mifepristone, food safety and whether she can tell the pres…
Intelligence and personality traits do not predict inattentional blindness
Being smart, focused, or detail-oriented won’t stop you from missing unexpected objects hidden in plain sight. New research suggests that inattentional blindness is a universal qu…
How to limit rat numbers? Train humans
No matter how much poison you put out, rats continue to thrive. So D.C.'s Rat Rangers are trying education (of people, not the rats). They take residents into back alleys to illum…
‘Her mental health deteriorated’: family forced to wait years for autism diagnosis
A mother describes the frustration of endless waiting lists and difficulties getting appointments so her teenage daughter can get the help she requiresFor Rosalyn, the battle for …
NHS bodies in England impose two-year minimum wait for ADHD and autism assessments
Patient groups decry ‘scandalous’ delays as four integrated care boards take step due to soaring demand for diagnosesNHS bodies are forcing people with suspected attention deficit…
PsyPost deploys audit program to track retracted and corrected scientific studies in its archive
When science corrects itself, science news should too. PsyPost has launched a custom Python program to daily audit its archive against Retraction Watch and Crossref, ensuring read…
STAT+: FDA commissioner nominee Heidi Overton keeps opinions to herself in Senate hearing
Senators focused on asking Overton about vaccines, abortion, and vapes.
Plant-based meat labels make food seem less masculine, study finds
A new study indicates that simply labeling a dish as "plant-based" makes meat-eaters view it as less masculine. This leads to more negative evaluations, especially among individua…
The FDA’s Overton era, and dispatches from Shanghai
The Readout LOUD is going international this week with a dispatch from Shanghai, along with notes on the FDA's Overton era.
New study reveals that fluctuating—not just intense—brain signals play a hidden role in overeating
A recent study links inconsistent brain reward signals to higher body weight and erratic eating patterns. The research suggests that fluctuating neural responses, rather than cons…
Senate Finance committee backs Chris Klomp, advancing him to full Senate vote
Klomp, a behind-the-scenes HHS power player, is likely to be confirmed as second-in-command to RFK Jr.