Robert Kolker Motivates Himself By Asking “What if Writing Were Fun?”
Robert Kolker shares his secret writer's block trick: a note asking 'What if writing were fun?' Plus his picks for other writers.
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Category: Life
Health, money, habits and the ordinary business of getting through a week.
UniQure Reports Gene Therapy Slows Huntington’s Disease Progression Over Four Years
UniQure's gene therapy slows Huntington's progression for four years, but data lacks statistical significance ahead of FDA review.
The Case Against America’s Children: Why Protecting Their Health Should Be a Priority
Pediatricians, generals, and researchers warn that America's declining child health is a national security crisis.
Two Decades of Anti-Vax Talks Have Given One Doctor One Clear Conclusion
A sociologist's decade-long study of vaccine skeptics reveals they're not ignoring science—but weighing it for personal gain.
TikToker Lists 5 Signs Your Coworker Secretly Doesn’t Like You
A TikTok post reveals five subtle signs a coworker secretly dislikes you, from forced chatter to a changed tone in private.
Tennessee Doctors and Nurses Tell Governor to Keep Healthcare Out of Executions
Doctors and nurses condemn Tennessee's botched execution of Tony Carruthers, calling for an end to lethal injections and a halt to executions.
Woman Pays $100 for a Meal She Didn’t Want and Decides Dating Is Over: ‘I Don’t Trust Anybody’
A woman says she'll never date again after paying $100 for a meal she didn't want, questioning trust in others.
Toxic Metals Persist in Residents’ Bodies Up to 18 Months After Maui Wildfires
Toxic metals from Maui's 2023 wildfires lingered in people's bodies for up to 18 months, raising questions about post-disaster air quality monitoring.
Hood River Pumping Station and Pipeline Trail Offer a Walk Above the Water
A ruined pumping station and a walk above the river, both worth the trip to Hood River, Oregon.
Coffee changes how your gut bacteria work and could explain why it makes you feel alert
A study finds coffee alters gut microbes, which may explain its effects on mood and cognition. The gut-brain axis holds the key.
Space Flight Changes How Your Body Moves Waste, and Blood Tests Explain Why
Astronauts get constipated in space because gut bacteria ferment more protein due to slower digestion — a finding that may aid long-term space missions.
STAT’s Pharmalittle: GLP-1s Become Lifestyle Drugs, Merck and Daiichi Withdraw Lung Cancer Application
A weekly roundup of health headlines: GLP-1 drugs shift from medicine to lifestyle, Merck and Daiichi pull back on cancer, and more.