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Human minds abhor uncertainty. This is a problem for liberal democracy

When it comes to understanding the ups and downs of liberal democracy, conventional research looks at drivers such as economics, ...

Hidden Guests review: This book is a great insight into the new science of microchimerism

“We are composed not only of human cells and microbes but also fragments of others…”Lois Fordham/Millennium Images Hidden GuestsLise Barnéoud, ...

Slow Gods review: Deep-space sci-fi novel is delightful, profound and not to be missed

It’s bad luck for those living on Adjumir, which is set to be obliteratedDETLEV VAN RAVENSWAAY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Slow GodsClaire ...

Lumpy ‘caterpillar wormholes’ may connect entangled black holes

Sometimes wormholes are lumpyShutterstock / Champhei What happens when two black holes become connected through an inextricable quantum link? Calculations ...

Prasad Pushed Out Senior FDA Leaders; $495 Vax Exemptions; Anti-Vaxxer Leads ASPR

(MedPage Today) -- Welcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, highlighting some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare ...

Monoclonal Antibody Prevented Relapse in Adult-Onset Nephrotic Syndrome

(MedPage Today) -- Rituximab (Rituxan) prevented relapse in patients with adult-onset frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome (FRNS) or steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome ...

Seborrheic Dermatitis Linked to Epithelial Barrier Diseases

Adults with seborrheic dermatitis appear more likely to have other epithelial barrier diseases, including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, irritable bowel ...

What we’re learning about consciousness from master meditators’ brains

Chunyip Wong/Getty Images Many of us have downloaded mindfulness apps like Headspace or Calm, and have probably benefited from spending ...

Voting and Early Death; White House’s $149 Wegovy Plan; An $800,000 Placebo?

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. A Finnish study found that voters had a ...

Toxic algae blighting South Australia could pose a global threat

Many fish have been killed by the algal bloom in South AustraliaAustralian Associated Press/Alamy Over the past eight months, a ...

Novo Nordisk’s Obesity Pill Shows Cardiovascular Benefits, Comparable Efficacy to Injection

Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk presented new data on Wednesday showing its experimental weight-loss pill improved blood sugar control and reduced cardiovascular ...

The Overseas Doctor’s Path to Working in the NHS

The NHS depends on overseas doctors – but joining it takes resilience, money, and patience. Medscape News UK Source link ...

Intermittent Fasting Does Not Impair Thinking, Cognitive Function

Share on PinterestShort-term fasting is unlikely to have a significant impact on mental sharpness, according to new research. Johner Images/Getty ...

Education, Race Tied to Longer Waits for Care in Canada

The findings reinforce the need to recognize how biases within the health system can contribute to longer waits for some ...

Tackling Youth Smoking: The Role of Price and Policy?

Youth smoking in the EU has shown a decrease from 2012 to 2023, but many still smoke; a rise in ...

Turning Speed Predicts Early Risk for Parkinson’s Disease

Turning speed while walking helps predict the future risk for Parkinson's disease in older adults. Medscape News UK Source link ...

Meta-analysis Maps Blood Pressure Patterns in European Youth

High blood pressure and hypertension affect a significant proportion of European children and adolescents, especially those with obesity. Medscape News ...

Ancient DNA may rewrite the story of Iceland’s earliest settlers