Health and Nutrition
The rise of Big Toothbrush: how did our mouths become such a lucrative market?
People in the UK are more interested in oral health than ever - and you can now buy prebiotic toothpastes and brushes that cost up to £600. Yet we remain in the midst of a serious…
Young people’s Pip claims for ADHD and autism ‘rising fastest in affluent areas’
Experts say trend across England probably reflects swifter access to diagnoses as wealthier families go privateSome of the most affluent areas of England have had the sharpest ris…
Martha’s rule to be expanded to every A&E in England
System gives patients, loved ones and health workers the right to ask for a second opinion on careMartha’s rule, which lets NHS patients, staff and relatives request a review of t…
Cut NHS red tape and boost productivity to prevent 20,000 early deaths a year in England, report urges
Changes could save £33bn and result in average of four extra years of good health for people, report saysThe NHS in England could prevent 20,000 deaths and save £33bn a year by cu…
STAT+: Members of Congress push back on plan to create a commission of political appointees to review NIH grants
Several members of Congress voiced strong opposition about a reported plan to create a panel of political appointees to sign off on NIH grants
Negative religious coping is linked to a mind-body disconnect during acute stress
When facing a stressful task, people who feel punished by God report experiencing higher levels of stress. But a new study reveals their bodies tell a different story, showing a s…
Lindsay Clancy’s defense laywer asks judge to investigate lone juror
Holdout juror in Clancy’s case, Michael Desronvil, sided with the prosecutors, arguing that Clancy knew what she was doing when she killed her three young childrenLawyers for Lind…
Mapping the relay stations of human consciousness
By mapping the communication networks of healthy human brains, researchers have identified deep subcortical hubs that act as major relay stations for the cerebral cortex, revealin…
What actually happens to your nervous system when you get a back massage
Receiving a back massage after a mentally demanding task lowers your heart rate but keeps skin conductance elevated. A new study demonstrates that different bodily signals respond…
STAT+: What a vote on Grail’s cancer detection test could mean for the company, patients, and regulators
Shares in Grail, the company developing a blood test for cancer, surged Monday after the FDA posted documents ahead of an advisory committee meeting.
New leader of Reform UK in Wales named after defeating rival by just two votes – UK politics live
Helen Jenner will be party’s new head in Senedd after a narrow victory over Jason O’ConnellHere are some more lines from Max Wilkinson’s speech to the Lib Dem conference this morn…
Daily variations in salivary cortisol may predict cognitive decline in older adults
A new study of nearly 4,000 older adults reveals that daily variations in the stress hormone cortisol predict cognitive decline. Researchers found that moderate daily fluctuations…
STAT+: Lilly’s breast cancer combo wins approval
The FDA just approved a new combination drug treatment for patients with an advanced form of breast cancer.
Lucy Letby, the NHS and the rise of managerialism | Letters
Pete Dorey believes most public services are thoroughly over-managed, Michael Barrett says whistleblowing policies are essential. Plus letters from Frances Kirkham and Jenny WebbT…
Giving low-income mothers a monthly cash stipend slows their children’s biological aging
A randomized controlled trial suggests that providing low-income mothers with unconditional monthly cash gifts slows their children's cellular aging. The findings highlight how ea…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Novo plans to expand its pipeline, early Alkermes ADHD data, and more
Novo Nodisk outlined plans to expand its pipeline and find new products that it could sell more like consumer goods than traditional medicines
Brain structure, function, and behavior show independent patterns of sex differences
A comprehensive analysis of nearly 1,000 individuals reveals that while brain structure, function, and behavior can all predict a person's biological sex, an individual's degree o…
President Trump’s newest vaccine ‘demands’ repeat old misinformation
A day after health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised that parents concerned about vaccines had a “friend” in the White House, President Trump said he’ll be “demanding” that…
Jamie Oliver’s recipes for fish pie pasta bake and tomato and feta lentils
Sometimes cooking is about celebration or indulgence, but there are other times when you just need a speedy but delicious midweek mealOf course, the act of cooking can be many thi…
Epstein survivors struggle financially as they continue to heal their wounds: ‘It doesn’t just go away’
Legislation proposed by House Democrats aims to address survivors’ financial and medical burdensDanielle Bensky wants a typical life.“I would just love to own a house one day and …
Support for political violence drops across the board, though MAGA supporters remain the most likely to justify it
A new survey finds that American support for political violence decreased heading into the 2026 midterms. While MAGA supporters remain the most likely to justify violence, overall…
Infected blood victims and their relatives are left struggling to claim compensation
Claimants are asked to dig out decades-old medical records to prove they qualify despite inquiry’s recommendationsSuzanne Morgan will never forget the day her mother died. It was …
Couples searching for a third partner report stronger bonds but often ignore the newcomer’s desires
Established couples seeking a third person for sexual or romantic relationships often focus on their own pleasure while ignoring the newcomer's desires. A new study explores how t…
STAT+: Alkermes’ orexin agonist shows potential to treat ADHD in early-stage trial
The drugmaker Alkermes said a therapy called an orexin agonist for the first time showed potential to treat people with ADHD in an early-stage study.