Health and Nutrition
Even light drinking is linked to worse hand dexterity and balance as we age
Even drinking within recommended guidelines might impact your physical coordination over time. Researchers found that a lifetime of low-level alcohol consumption is linked to subt…
STAT+: Sen. Warren demands to see Trump drug-pricing pharma contracts, accuses RFK Jr. of hiding them
An FDA pilot program to speed up drug development, Democrats plan health care probes after midterms, and more biotech news
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about faster FDA approvals, access to experimental drugs in Montana, and more
The FDA is opening applications for a pilot program designed to shorten the time it takes for drugmakers to begin testing their products in humans
The Letby inquiry report makes one thing crystal clear: too much NHS management is scandalously poor | Tom Dolphin
Non-medical managers are the only safety-critical part of the service that do not have a regulator. Lady Justice Thirlwall says that must change. So do weTom Dolphin is chair of t…
Abortion bans make ‘evidence-based medicine’ impossible in some cases, new report says
Some 41 states restrict abortions, a ‘core component’ of maternal fetal practice, high-risk pregnancy non-profit saysMaternal fetal specialists should see abortion care as a “core…
How to turn excess olive brine into a lipsmacking salad dressing – recipe
The liquid from a jar of olives is naturally chock-full of savoury flavour, so why should it go to waste? It’s perfect for sprucing up a saladOlive brine is a simple byproduct tha…
Men estimate higher rates of sexual objectification than women report
Men and women estimate the frequency of sexual objectification differently, with men sometimes guessing higher numbers than women report experiencing. A recent study unpacks this …
U.S. reaches highest number of measles deaths in decades
How the midterms could change health care, the sedative contaminating the fentanyl black market, and other health news from Morning Rounds
Datacenter rush will create ‘tsunami’ of discarded electronics, report says
Global push will triple toxic e-waste annually in 25 years, filling enough shipping containers to circle globe six timesThe ongoing campaign to build thousands of massive datacent…
When treated as therapy clients, AI chatbots generate elaborate narratives of trauma and punishment
If you speak to an AI like a therapist, it might respond with a trauma narrative. A recent study found that major chatbots translate their safety training into elaborate stories o…
‘I thought I would lose my career’: Orville Peck on addiction and creating his best album yet
Though the masked country singer has a No 1 album and duets with superstars under his belt, his demons and mental health caught up to him Orville Peck was in the middle of a sound…
Opinion: STAT+: Dementia should be a campaign issue — not an insult
STAT’s Neurotransmissions columnist Jason Karlawish asks: What are the harms of the way politicians talk about dementia? What should they say instead?
Opinion: How my cancer diagnosis changed the way I train physicians
“The tumors, test results, and treatments I present to future physicians? Mine,” writes David Elkowitz, a professor of pathology and laboratory medicine and science education.
STAT+: House Democrats may use oversight powers to plan for health care overhaul
Democrats are mapping out their post-election strategy, and see health care probes as a winning issue.
A moment that changed me: I felt hugely self conscious about my skin - until I had a revelation
For years, my vitiligo controlled my life, and I was constantly trying to disguise it. But one day, I realised I could take a very different and extremely liberating approachThe m…
Squid ink tomato pasta and honey and fig semifreddo: Chris Leach’s Italian recipes for the end of summer
Cooking at this time of year is all about low-effort, maximum-impact options. This savoury dish comes together quickly but looks striking, while the dessert showcases figs at thei…
Early puberty is linked to higher anxiety risk in girls
A large Danish study reveals that girls who begin puberty earlier and progress faster are significantly more likely to develop anxiety disorders, highlighting a critical window fo…
ICE arrests surged under Trump, but the share of those with criminal records plummeted
A new analysis of 1.6 million ICE records indicates that despite massive surges in federal immigration arrests, the proportion of those apprehended with actual criminal conviction…
Air pollution linked to higher suicide risk, international research suggests
Analysis of 29 studies highlights potentially heightened danger from small particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide Air pollution is associated with an increased risk of suicide an…
Synthetic CBD derivative prevents seizures in mice without causing sedation
A newly synthesized version of CBD protects mice against severe seizures without causing sedation. The compound also helps normalize the growth of brain cell connections, offering…
A fourth measles death is reported in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania officials have reported a fourth measles-associated death within the past month, the latest in an unvaccinated 18-year-old.
Fourth person dies of measles-associated illness in US
All deaths occurred in Pennsylvania, in worst year since 1992 for one of the most contagious diseasesPennsylvania health officials said a fourth person had died of measles-associa…
Public treats risks for low intelligence and heart disease similarly when selecting embryos
A new study in Nature Human Behaviour reveals that 61 percent of people are willing to screen embryos for non-medical traits. When making concrete choices, participants avoided st…
The Guardian view on Lucy Letby: Thirlwall should have waited for the pending case review | Editorial
Important recommendations for neonatal care are shadowed by doubts about the nurse’s convictionsWhen she rejected calls to pause the public inquiry into the Countess of Chester ho…