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New research provides evidence that objective, measurable aspects of a person’s three-dimensional facial shape determine how attractive that person is perceived by others, with distinct geometric patterns emerging in men and women. The findings suggest that the specific facial features that society considers attractive closely match the physical features that make individuals feel more attractive about themselves. The study was published in the journal Advances in orthodontics. Facial appearance serves as the primary visual tool humans use to gather information during initial social interactions. In a fraction of a second, people unconsciously evaluate a stranger’s face to form lasting impressions…
Getting just a little less sleep each night can have a bigger impact on your health than you think. Researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons found that adults who cut their sleep time by about 80 minutes each night over a six-week period gained an average of 1 pound and spent more time inactive. The findings add to the evidence that consistently getting enough sleep may play an important role in preventing weight gain and lowering the risk of obesity-related diseases. “Our study shows that getting enough sleep may help reduce weight gain and the risk…
This is the web version of STAT’s AAIC in 30 newsletter. Sign up to get it delivered to your inbox. Hello from the second day of AAIC. The Alzheimer’s Association’s international conference could attract 10,200 participants from 115 countries, an increase of 1,700 from last year, the association’s Maria Carrillo announced during Monday’s plenary session. But my favorite person is the woman I saw napping on a bench in the hallway wearing a sun hat. you are a source of inspiration. Administrative note: Due to the whims of our newsletter schedule, there will not be an edition tomorrow, but a…
Venture capital funding for digital health startups is on the rise, driven by an AI-driven recovery following the 2023 post-pandemic reset. Digital health companies raised $7.4 billion in H1 2026, an increase of $1 billion compared to H1 2026 ($6.4 billion raised), according to Rock Health’s analysis of digital health deals in H1 2026. There were 244 transactions in the first half of 2026. Investors poured $3.2 billion into the sector in the second quarter, down from the $4.2 billion in the first quarter. Building on trends from last year through the first quarter of this year, venture capital investors…
People may choose same-sex friends based in part on characteristics that would have made someone a valuable collaborative partner in their ancestral environment, according to a study published in . evolution and human behavior. Friendship is often described through current usefulness. According to this view, people are attracted to potential friends who can help them pursue their current goals, such as by offering kindness, intelligence, support, common interests, or practical benefits. However, this explanation leaves open the question of whether people’s friend preferences are shaped solely by what is currently useful, or whether some preferences reflect older social pressures from…
A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is widely considered to be one of the best ways to support overall health and reduce the risk of many diseases, including cancer. But new research from the University of Southern California Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, suggests an unexpected possibility. Research presented at the American Association for Cancer Research’s annual meeting shows that young Americans under age 50 who have never smoked and who consume more of these healthy foods than average may be at higher risk of…
Martha Lillard was diagnosed with polio when she was just 5 years old and relied on an iron lung to survive. She was the last American polio patient to use the device, and died on June 26 in Oklahoma, according to her sister. She was 78 years old. “They told her she shouldn’t live past 20,” Lillard’s sister, Cindy McVeigh, told The Associated Press on Friday. “She had a passion and drive to continue living and make the most of life.” McVeigh believes her sister’s death was due to the long-term effects of COVID-19. The death certificate listed chronic lung…
Scientists have proposed a new way to describe black holes that could overcome major limitations in one of Stephen Hawking’s most influential ideas. The study introduces a modern approach to black hole thermodynamics that works even when black holes are changing over time, and could yield new insights into how black holes form, coalesce, and slowly evaporate. Black holes are one of the most extreme objects in the known universe. It forces enormous amounts of mass into an incredibly small area, creating a gravitational force so strong that not even light can escape. To understand these cosmic objects, physicists rely…
Recent research published in psychological report suggest that a state’s socioeconomic status and air pollution levels are the strongest predictors of autism spectrum disorder prevalence. The study provides evidence that higher average wealth and education tend to be associated with more fine particle pollution and higher autism diagnosis rates across the United States. These findings provide a new perspective on how a wide range of environmental factors interact with local health trends. Autism spectrum disorder, commonly referred to as ASD, is a developmental disorder that affects the way people communicate, learn, and interact with the world. Over the past two…
Novogene Europe, a multi-omics research services partner, today announced that it has strengthened its position as a multi-omics partner with the launch of untargeted metabolomics services through the Cambridge Omics Center. This new capability will help researchers in the UK and Europe connect molecular data with biological function by adding metabolite-level insights to genomics, transcriptomics, microbiome, and broader life sciences research. Untargeted Metabolomics supports discovery-driven research by profiling small molecule changes close to the phenotype, allowing researchers to explore the biochemical activities underlying complex biological systems. A new liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) workflow is built combining Thermo Scientific™ Vanquish™ UHPLC…