The nation’s LGBTQ research field is collapsing. In recent weeks, academics who focus on improving the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Americans have been subjected to waves of grant cancellations from the National Institutes of Health. More than 270

This is gonna sound crazy, but what about just... getting it right the first time.

Took a break from health news to write about what has to be the most metal caterpillar of all time. This lil guy dresses itself with dead insects, lives with spiders, steals their prey AND is a cannibal. Oh, and its name? The bone collector. newscientist.com/article/247792…

The HHS has faced swift backlash over plans to create a massive health database to study autism. But the initiative, as it turns out, could be a boon for public health research — so long as it is executed ethically. Read more: newscientist.com/article/247822…

everybody worried about protein what about FIBER

More and more research is suggesting that psychedelics can reduce inflammation. This raises the possibility of using the drugs to treat non-psychiatric conditions linked with excess inflammation, such as inflammatory bowel disease or chronic Lyme disease. newscientist.com/article/247906…

I missed this one, but one more time for the uninformed people in the back: The majority of HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa, where PEPFAR has been focused, is among heterosexuals, in particular young women and girls. But sure, y’all can never pass up the chance to pass

Big thank you to Grace Wade for the wonderful article! I’m so grateful for your thoughtful words and perspectives on The Great Nerve. It means the world to me and gets out the word to patients who will benefit from oncoming #vagus nerve therapy.

Last week, RFK Jr announced the CDC would stop reccomending covid-19 vaccines for healthy children and pregnancies. In practice, not much has changed when it comes to covid-19 vaccine access in the US – but the news still sets a troubling precedent. newscientist.com/article/248316…

According to latest Emerson Mamdani, "champion of the working class," leads among: - men - white voters - college grads While Cuomo, who's backed by billionaires, leads among: - women - Black voters - people w/out a college degree emersoncollegepolling.com/new-york-city-…

I must admit that I knew very little about ivermectin before writing this story. So I was surprised to learn just how important it has been for improving global health – and that some researchers believe it still has untapped potential. newscientist.com/article/248705…

Isometric exercises like wall squats are gentle on your body, but can enhance your fitness in a surprisingly efficient way, discovers Grace Wade newscientist.com/article/mg2673…

The world is losing major ground in the fight against measles | New Scientist My interview with ⁦Grace Wade⁩ ⁦New Scientist⁩ newscientist.com/article/248876…

We know little about the neurobiology of eating disoders, especially in children. Now, the largest-ever neuroimaging study of young children with anorexia finds the brain's outer layer drastically thins in those with the condition. newscientist.com/article/248810…

The US is the midst of its largest measles outbreak since it eradicated the virus in 2000. And it isn't alone. Countries around the world are losing ground against measles as more people choose to forego vaccination. newscientist.com/article/248876…

More research is uncovering that aritficial sweeteners aren't as harmless as we once thought. Not only may they increase hunger and raise blood sugar, but a new study finds they could also be interfering with crucial cancer treatments. newscientist.com/article/249068…

Over the past quarter century, American tech companies to a large degree designed and built China’s surveillance state, playing a far greater role in enabling human rights abuses than previously known, the Associated Press has found.

Throughout the year, the US government has gut staff running key public health surveys. These datasets track births, deaths, diet and drug use, forming the foundation of most public health policy. Without them, the public health system will be flying blind newscientist.com/article/250171…

After decades of mixed results, new evidence suggests stem cells really can help the heart heal. The largest trial yet finds stem cell therapy cuts the risk of heart failure by nearly 60% in the years following a heart attack. newscientist.com/article/250208…

America’s health data system is in crisis. The US government has been bleeding public health experts – many of whom run crucial public health surveys and databases. Grace Wade explains the consequences of losing this vital health information. podfollow.com/the-world-the-…