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Fat cells that burn energy could drive next wave of weight loss therapies

Body weight is biologically regulated, and targeting the right biological pathways can lead to meaningful weight loss that can help transform lives

Vaping's emerging harms pose growing challenge for health systems

Perhaps the most urgent concern is what has happened among young people. The World Health Organisation now describes e-cigarettes as "harmful and not safe" warning of a new wave of nicotine addiction

Pregnancy changes brain and we are only beginning to understand how and why

The most consistent theme across all this research is that the regions most transformed are those involved in understanding other people: tracking intentions, feeling empathy and recognising signals

My mind keeps going blank. When is it normal and when is it a problem?

While mind blanking is common and usually no cause for concern, frequent mind blanking can be a sign of a medical condition

Why practical wisdom matters when life gets messy and rules fall short

When life presents complex situations with no clear rules, practical wisdom helps people rely on judgment, experience and empathy to make thoughtful decisions

How relentless cycle of violent news is leading to trauma for journalists

Often it is younger journalists, working long shifts monitoring online images, who are the most affected by what has been called the 'digital frontline'

Good death has a price, study shows many in palliative care can't afford it

More accessible government funding for palliative care patients and carers could help ensure everyone has an equal chance of a good end of life

GLP-1 drugs may fight addiction across every major substance: Study

Patients on GLP-1 drugs report losing cravings for addictions, ranging from opioids to gambling, prompting researchers to examine whether these diabetes and obesity medicines can curb addiction

Iran's regime shut downs internet amid war, places civilians in crosshairs

Roughly one week into the conflict, it is estimated only around 1% of normal internet traffic remains accessible across the country

Universal vaccine for colds, flu, Covid shows promise, suggests new study

A new study in mice explores a nasal vaccine approach that could offer broad protection against respiratory infections

The worse your mental health problem, the less sympathy you get: Here's why

Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and some personality disorders, including borderline and narcissistic personality disorder, tend to attract less empathy and more suspicion

What weight loss jabs reveal about science of appetite, hunger control

Originally developed for Type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy prolong natural satiety signals, extending the post-meal fullness phase to support appetite control and weight loss

Smartphone photos may mislead doctors, put patients at risk: Study

Smartphone cameras enhance images for aesthetics by adjusting colour, light and detail, but these automatic edits can distort features and compromise medical accuracy during remote consultations

Ali Khamenei killed: How Iran's most powerful leader ruled and fell

As one of Iran's longest-serving leaders, Khamenei was almost as ubiquitous in Iranian society as his predecessor, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who founded the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1979

How China using cheap AI will get the world hooked on its technology

For liberal democracies such as the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada, the growth of Chinese AI tools creates a strategic headache

Anxiety in teenagers linked to excess free sugar intake, study suggests

The results of the study showed a significant positive association: teenagers who consumed high amounts of sugary drinks had 34 per cent higher odds of being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder

'First-night effect': Why it's hard to sleep when you're somewhere new

From an evolutionary perspective, lighter sleep or more frequent awakenings when we're somewhere new may be protective, allowing us to detect potential threats

'Picky eating starts in womb': Here's how to expand your child's palate

People are born liking the taste of sweet and disliking the taste of bitter. These traits are thought to be protective in that they can help drive someone toward sources of calories

How Britain's royal family can weather former Prince Andrew's arrest

Britain's royal family now faces one of its biggest modern-era tests after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest

Almost half of antibiotic prescribing for surgery is inappropriate: Report

The report shows while fewer antibiotics are prescribed in the community than a decade ago, there is still room to improve antibiotic prescribing in hospitals