Health and Nutrition
One in five black, Asian and minority ethnic NHS managers in England plan to quit amid racism, report finds
Health service faces exodus as almost four-fifths of BAME managers surveyed reported racism, exclusion and barriers to career progressionThe NHS in England is facing an exodus of …
Rukmiini Iyer’s recipe for mozzarella in carozza – and the leftover crusts | Cook once, eat twice
The love child of a cheese toastie and eggy bread, this fried sandwich makes for an elevated snack or kids’ tea – and the leftover crusts give you ‘bread rosti’ the next dayFor an…
Is collagen all hype? – podcast
Collagen powders, gummies and pills have boomed in popularity in recent years boosted by claims that they smooth wrinkles, promote glossy hair and help with joint pain. Amid the n…
Hyrox changes rules and apologises for allowing Australian athlete who soiled herself to continue
Australian Joanna Wietrzyk went on to win fitness race in BeijingHyrox admits making mistake by ‘not reacting immediately’Organisers of the global indoor fitness competition, Hyro…
A child’s genetic profile for ADHD can predict their parents’ risk of separation
A child's genetic likelihood for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with a higher chance of their parents divorcing. The new findings highlight how children mi…
Judge blocks Trump administration plans to limit visa length for grad students, postdocs
A federal judge halted a Trump administration plan to place a four-year cap on the kinds of visas used by graduate students and postdocs
Trump administration changes how it counts measles deaths amid Pennsylvania outbreak
CDC announces changes to how it reports measles deaths as Pennsylvania continues to confirm more casesThe Trump administration has changed the way it counts measles deaths amid an…
Step, stand, stairs
When it comes to longevity, lots of research has shown how much you move matters. But a new study finds your pace may also be key -- even if you fall far short of daily step goals.
Psychedelics get a hearing at FDA
The Trump administration has signaled it's behind the psychedelic renaissance, but there are still big questions about how these drugs will be administered once they are approved …
Scores of children in Pakistan have tested positive for HIV
The mass infection has reignited scrutiny over clinic hygiene and reused medical equipment.
Universal two-child policy linked to increased depression among Chinese women
When China relaxed its family planning rules to allow all couples to have two children, depressive symptoms unexpectedly rose among married women. A new study reveals how financia…
Abbott agrees to settlement over closure of largest baby formula plant in the U.S.
Abbott has agreed to a $385 million settlement over the closure of the largest baby formula plant in the U.S., which led to the supply shortages in 2022.
Are gender differences really power differences? Large-scale analysis finds strong behavioral parallels
Could the behavioral gap between men and women just be a power gap? New research finds that placing people in powerful roles produces psychological changes that almost perfectly m…
Kennedy to deliver keynote for anti-vaccine group he once led
RFK Jr. worked to distance himself from Children's Health Defense, the anti-vaccine group he once led. Now, he's delivering a keynote at CHD's conference.
Severe mental illness and the risk of violence | Letters
A new willingness to acknowledge the risk that some people with severe mental illnesses may become violent is welcomed by Prof John F MorganYour report of Sarah Hughes’s acknowled…
STAT+: How $500 explains Republican health policy, and the GLP-1 Rx wave
The one health care policy Republicans agree on, and a look at how rural providers are approaching AI.
Body roundness index linked to depression risk in older adults with dementia
A new study reveals that the body roundness index, a measurement of abdominal fat, is strongly linked to depression in older adults with dementia. The findings suggest this simple…
‘It’s about controlling your entire body’: how to start doing handstands
Handstands display a mastery of one’s physical form that I have never quite felt – and they look cool. Experts share their advice for building up strength and practicingMy aspirat…
Pennsylvania officials report state’s third death involving measles
A Pennsylvania woman has died from complications associated with measles, the third death in the state this year involving the virus.
A specific thinking style explains why dark personality traits are linked to creativity
Why are traits like narcissism and psychopathy linked to creative success? New research indicates the answer lies in a specific thinking style—one that helps individuals filter ou…
STAT+: GSK touts lung cancer data from two drugs
Late-stage results for Definium's LSD treatment, AstraZeneca breast cancer drug fails key trial, and more biotech news from The Readout
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about another AstraZeneca trial failure, a Novo name change, and more
AstraZeneca disclosed that a breast cancer pill failed in a pivotal trial testing it as a first-line therapy in advanced tumors
Rosie Mackean’s quick and easy recipe for lamb chops with courgettes, walnuts and yoghurt | Quick and easy
Intimidated by the thought of midweek entertaining? Three simple rules make it simple…Entertaining midweek can feel daunting, but if you employ a couple of tricks, things can very…
Touring can take musicians to isolating, anxious extremes. Access to therapy on the road is a vital support
I know from our early days how high-pressure road life can be. While big tours often hire therapists, grassroots acts can’t afford it. I’m pleased to back a new scheme that aims t…