Science Magazine Publishes Special Issue on Women’s Health, Led by All-Female Team
A journal's special issue on women's health reveals gaps in pain, aging, and menopause research — a snapshot of where science stands and where it needs to go.
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CDC plan cuts disability questions from its main health survey
The CDC plans to slash its main health survey by two-thirds, removing questions on disabilities that advocates say track health disparities.
Eye-Eating Amoeba Resists Treatment—Understanding Its Biochemistry Could Help
Acanthamoeba, the eye-eating amoeba, resists treatment. Its biochemistry holds the key to stopping it.
Quitting Ultra-Processed Food May Ease Depression, Small Pilot Suggests
A small pilot study links cutting ultra-processed foods with eased depression and anxiety, a promising dietary path toward mental health.
APOE4 May Damage Brain Blood Vessels and Sabotage Protein Cleanup — and the Damage May Be Reversible
Mount Sinai finds Alzheimer's risk gene APOE4 damages brain blood vessels and builds abnormal proteins, but the damage may be reversible.
A plant-based diet tied to slower brain aging, per new research
A diet blending Mediterranean and low-sodium approaches slowed brain shrinkage by 2.5 years in a large study.
Woman Nearly Opens Door to Stranger Who Left Claw Marks and Made Disturbing Comments
Woman working from home nearly opens door to stranger trying to break in; he makes disturbing comments when confronted.
Invivyd’s bid to replace the Covid vaccine gets funding, though FDA approval still hangs over it
A small biotech firm's antibody rival to the vaccine holds promise, yet a bar set by the FDA may still stand before it.
AI Just Gave Me a 30-Minute Report on My Genome — But Nobody Agrees on What It Means
AI analyzed my decade-old genome in 30 minutes for $5. We need standards before the public trusts these tools with health.
GLP-1 Prescriptions for Obese Children Up 310-Fold — But Severe Cases Often Miss Out
A transplant surgeon studies GLP-1 prescriptions for children with obesity, finding reassurance amid alarm over the system's neglect.
In Shanghai’s ‘Science City,’ China’s Ascendant Biotechs Make Their Pitch to the World
Shanghai's 'Science City' biotechs pitch cheaper, faster drug trials against US rivals, citing a 11-month record.
A New Blog Makes the Case That Your Pooping Problems Are About More Than Just Fiber
A newsletter review of the internet's fibermaxxing craze, from the Bean Guy to a creator whose pesto promises to explode your butthole.