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WASHINGTON (AP) — Global warming is disrupting the reproductive timing of plants and animals, causing flowers to bloom too early and pollinating bees to arrive too late, usually bad news for interdependent species. But researchers have discovered a rare creature that is activated by this change: the king penguin.A new study of 19,000 king penguins living on sub-Antarctic islands has found that they are beginning to breed 19 days earlier than in 2000. Mating earlier increased reproductive success by 40 percent, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Science Advances.The study of timing in nature is called phenology.…
Drinking two to three cups of coffee a day may be the best way to lower your risk of anxiety and depression. A new analysis of hundreds of thousands of adults has found that moderate coffee consumption is associated with improved mental health, but drinking too much can reverse the effect. The results of this research have recently Affective Disorders Journal. Mental health conditions such as depression and severe stress affect millions of people around the world. Public health experts are increasingly focusing on daily diet as a way to manage or prevent these conditions. Previous research on coffee and…
Fierce Healthcare’s Fierce 15 is one of our most popular projects every year. Now in its eighth year, the list highlights companies that are bringing new ideas and innovation to some of health care’s most enduring challenges. In this episode, members of the Fierce Healthcare editorial team discuss the 2026 Fierce 15 and the trends shaping this year’s winners, from AI-powered clinical tools to companies working on claims, behavioral health integration, and early cancer detection. The conversation also highlights what these companies are revealing about the direction of healthcare, including the growing role of AI, driving accountability across the system,…
An international team of scientists has discovered a surprising molecular strategy used by a group of rare land plants. The discovery could one day help researchers redesign important crops such as wheat and rice to convert sunlight into food much more efficiently. The study was led by scientists from the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI), Cornell University, and the University of Edinburgh. This addresses a major limitation in agriculture involving Rubisco, an enzyme that captures carbon dioxide from the air during photosynthesis. Rubisco and the limits of photosynthesis Rubisco plays a central role in life on Earth, but it has a…
Smoking marijuana may not only blur your memory. It can actually change the way memories are formed and recalled. A new study from Washington State University found that people who took THC were more likely to recall words that were never shown to them and had more difficulty completing everyday memory tasks, such as remembering to do something later. Published in Journal of Psychopharmacologythis study provides one of the most detailed investigations to date into how cannabis affects memory. The results show that cannabis affects not only simple recall, such as remembering a list of words, but also several forms…
Recent research published in PNAS suggest that having difficult people in your close social circle is associated with a measurable increase in biological aging. Scientists have found that people who report having “nuisances” in their lives tend to have faster cellular aging and an increased risk of a variety of health problems. These findings provide evidence that promoting healthy aging requires not only strengthening supportive relationships but also reducing chronic interpersonal stress. “This study was motivated by a simple observation: most of what we know about social relationships and health focuses on the protective power of friends and family to…
Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with Morning Rounds, STAT’s free newsletter. Sign up here. good morning. It’s amazing what two days of sun and spring-like warmth can do for my mental health. For a more metaphorical change in weather, read Rose’s story below about the administration’s change in policy regarding leucovorin. Scroll further down to learn more about Epstein. Mainly leucovorin Nearly six months after top health officials touted leucovorin as a drug that could help “hundreds of thousands” of children with autism, the FDA approved the generic drug yesterday. Except that it wasn’t approved…
A drug called Sultiam may help people with obstructive sleep apnea breathe easier at night and sleep better overall. The findings come from a European clinical trial in which the University of Gothenburg played a key role. Researchers say the results raise the possibility of drug treatment for patients who cannot tolerate breathing masks. The research results are lancet. A total of 298 people with moderate to severe sleep apnea participated in the study. A quarter of the participants received a placebo, and the remaining participants received different doses of sultiame. The study was conducted in four European countries and…
For most women, menstruation comes quietly around the age of 9 to 12. From that moment on, menstrual products became a constant accessory shoved into handbags, gym bags, and bathroom cabinets for decades.This is why news of a recent study by the University of the Free State was so shocking. Several brands of sanitary napkins and panty liners sold in South Africa have been found to contain endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs).This research Total environmental scienceconcerns were immediately raised online. Women started asking very real questions: Are the products we rely on every month safe?A few days later, South African Health…
Recent research shows that starting a new exercise routine not only increases muscular and cardiovascular endurance, but also trains the brain to release large amounts of restorative proteins. Research published in journals brain researchresearchers found that adults who improved their physical fitness over several months experienced an increase in this brain-activating molecule after a single workout. This enhanced chemical reaction may help explain how regular physical activity supports higher levels of thinking and concentration. The medical community has long recognized the link between regular aerobic exercise and improved cognitive function. The main driver of this benefit is a special protein…