This Common Personality Trait May Fuel Serial Killers - Nautilus | Science Connected

This Common Personality Trait May Fuel Serial Killers: A form of narcissism may underlie the psychology of sexually motivated murder.

Sperm donor with rare cancer mutation fathered nearly 200 children in Europe - Ars Technica

Children with the mutation have up to a 90% chance of developing cancer by age 60.

Causal modelling of gene effects from regulators to programs to traits - Nature

Approaches combining genetic association and Perturb-seq data that link genetic variants to functional programs to traits are described.

Fasting boosts breast cancer therapy efficacy via glucocorticoid activation - Nature

Beneficial effects of fasting combined with endocrine therapy for oestrogen receptor-α-expressing breast cancers can be recapitulated using exogenous glucocorticoid receptor ligands instead of fasting to reduce harmful effects.

Exercise might act as a double-edged sword for problematic pornography use - PsyPost

While physical activity generally protects against addiction, a new study indicates it may intensify problematic pornography use when the behavior is driven specifically by a desire to alleviate stress.

Avocados vs. Walnuts: Which Superfood Is Better for Your Brain? - Verywell Health

Avocados and walnuts both offer nutrients linked to memory, focus, and healthy aging. Here’s what dietitians say about how they compare—and how much to eat for real brain benefits.

Column | Is red meat bad for you? Limited research robs us of a clear answer. - The Washington Post

We’d all appreciate more definitive guidance. Eating a varied diet is a wise move while we wait.

I Ate a Protein Bar Every Day and This Is What Happened to My Body - Prevention

Here, a dietitian reveals what happened when she ate a protein bar every day for a week, noting how it impacted how she felt.

Drug-resistant fungus spreading in Michigan hospitals - MLive.com

The drug-resistant fungus that can persist on surfaces in healthcare facilities has infected more than 2,200 Michigan residents since first being identified in the state in 2021.

What Happens to Your Blood Sugar When You Eat Oatmeal With Peanut Butter - Verywell Health

Is oatmeal with peanut butter a smart choice for blood sugar? Learn what dietitians say about how this combo affects glucose levels, digestion, and fullness, plus nutrition details and simple ways to optimize your bowl.

Dark Chocolate Compound Linked To Slower Aging - SciTechDaily

A compound naturally found in dark chocolate may slow key signs of aging in the body.

Teens May Have Come Up with a New Way to Detect, Treat Lyme Disease Using CRISPR Gene Editing - Good News Network

Karthik and her team aimed to use CRISPR as a way to identify and isolate a protein generated by the bacteria that cause Lyme disease.

Dear Doctor: Was my doctor off base when he told me Paxlovid cures COVID, so I don’t need to be vaccinated - OregonLive.com

Dr. Roach: It is far better to prevent COVID than it is to treat it.

A 5-month-old's shocking death and the dangers of extreme diets, medical misinformation - USA Today

The alkaline diet in particular has become a dangerous, yet widespread, piece of misinformation.

CDC vaccine advisers’ new focus on hepatitis B tests in pregnancy is not enough, some doctors warn - CNN

Relying on testing to guide vaccination recalls an approach the United States tried in the 1980s and early ’90s that still led to thousands of cases of hepatitis B among children every year.

You may be eating kale all wrong and missing out on key nutrients, researchers warn - AOL.com

A new study found that adding a little oil to kale dramatically boosts the body's absorption of carotenoids, nutrients that are linked to better eye and hear...