Health and Nutrition
Advanced math for whom? Study shows wealth rivals academic readiness in high school tracking
A comprehensive analysis of American high schools reveals that while students are largely sorted into math and science classes based on academic readiness, the social and economic…
Big tech says AI can find a cure for cancer. So where is it?
Alongside warnings about its ability to destroy humanity, artificial intelligence is also hailed for its potential to revolutionise health treatment. Just how far can it take us?H…
STAT+: Novo may be getting a better deal than expected with Medicare’s Bridge program
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk were already benefitting a great deal from the Trump administration's pilot program covering obesity drugs for seniors at a price of $245 a month. It…
Psychologists pinpoint the dividing line between problematic romance and severe love addiction
New research indicates that people with clinical love addiction experience much more severe relationship anxiety than those simply at risk. However, both groups share similar stru…
How to Hold Yourself Accountable Without Beating Yourself Up
Quick Summary The drill sergeant version of accountability (“why did you skip that? do you even want this?”) questions YOU instead of helping you. If being hard on yourself worked…
STAT+: Epic’s mortality model, and Omada’s future products
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: What Epic's mortality prediction algorithm tells us about AI in geriatrics, Omada's expansion plans, and more.
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about pharma seeking to protect China deals, a Roche obesity drug, and more
Western pharmaceutical companies are urging the Trump administration to allow them to keep doing deals with Chinese companies for drug candidates
Parents with two daughters report the highest levels of happiness, Chinese study finds
A new study of Chinese parents reveals that parenthood is linked to higher well-being. Notably, parents who have exactly two daughters report greater happiness than those with onl…
The viral Hyrox horror: is the ‘go hard or go home’ attitude to exercise finally over?
When an athlete soiled herself at a hybrid fitness event, it sparked a debate about a culture that pushes people to ignore their body’s signals at real costHow far would you go to…
The secret to making jackfruit curry that actually tastes of something | Kitchen aide
Jackfruit is a blank canvas that absorbs flavour brilliantly – it’s all about seasoning it generously and giving it enough time for the aromatics and spices to do their workI’ve j…
Religious women are more receptive to potential partners on dating apps, study suggests
A new study reveals how a woman's religious beliefs shape her swiping behavior on dating apps. Surprisingly, more religious women cast a wider net, while women overall prefer men …
New federal autism committee head has financial ties to leucovorin
RFK Jr. has installed John Gaitanis, a pediatric neurologist, as the new chair of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, which helps the federal government decide how to a…
Prison Letters: the teenager writing letters to jailed climate activists – documentary
A teenager struggling with climate anxiety searches for hope in an unexpected place – writing letters to imprisoned activists. Max, 14, is on a quest to understand the human stori…
Prison Letters: the teenager writing letters to jailed climate activists – documentary
A teenager struggling with climate anxiety searches for hope in an unexpected place – writing letters to imprisoned activists. Max, 14, is on a quest to understand the human stori…
Why the CDC is excluding measles deaths in Pennsylvania even as outbreak appears to be ‘accelerating’
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention refuses to count four measles deaths in the state though doctors are ‘seeing new forms’ of diseaseThe US Centers of Disease Control and …
The human brain clears fluid directly into the skull, and poor sleep slows the process down
A recent imaging study reveals that fluid from the brain drains directly into the spongy bone marrow of the human skull. This newly mapped biological pathway appears to influence …
Does exercise really slow brain aging? A new study complicates the narrative
A large study found no solid evidence that physical activity leads to a younger-looking brain or better cognitive test scores. Instead, the findings suggest that people with healt…
Abortion is on the ballot again as post-Roe policies continue to evolve
Four states will vote on abortion-related ballot measures in November. The measures follow the Supreme Court's "Dobbs" decision, which upended federal abortion protections.
Your smartwatch isn't accurately counting how many calories you burn, study says
A new study finds that consumer-grade fitness wearables are generally inaccurate when calculating calories burned. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with the study's lead author Jason Kost…
Opinion: The science on relieving cancer symptoms is clear. Why isn’t insurance paying?
Research shows that integrative therapies reduce cancer-related pain, fatigue, anxiety, and nausea. Why won't insurance pay?
Opinion: Social media bans are passing around the world. How will we know if they help teens?
“Researchers must seize this opportunity to examine how social media — and its regulation — impacts teenagers,” writes Wellcome’s Camilla Iannone.
STAT+: Why an influential GOP health policy expert still backs the Medicaid cuts — and which policy target is next
Why an influential GOP health policy expert still backs $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts — and which policy target is next.
STAT+: Ohio governor’s race is a battle over Covid, health costs, and trust in science
The race between Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy could be the election’s most direct test of where the heartland stands on health care and the pandemic.
Sumac roast chicken and bread bake: Sami Tamimi’s fattet musakhan with cucumber avocado salad – recipe
A rich Levantine fusion dish of sumac-spiced roast chicken, onion and flatbread with tahini yoghurt, and a simple, textured saladFattet musakhan, a celebration of two beloved Pale…