How soccer fandom rewires the brain
Studying brain patterns in soccer fans, researchers found that certain circuit regions of the brain were activated while viewing soccer matches involving their favorite team
New study identifies a “sweet spot” in clinical decision-making
Having more options is always better – until it’s not. Doctors face this paradox daily when choosing treatment plans for patients, especially under the pressure
Revised ESE clinical guideline published for the management of hypoparathyroidism in adults
The European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) has published an open access Revised Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Chronic Hypoparathyroidism in Adults in the
Scientists invent new method for manufacturing platelet-producing cells from stem cells
Platelets are small, disc-shaped cell fragments in the blood that are essential to stop bleeding and to initiate blood clotting after injury.
Scientists debunk gut microbiome-autism connection
There’s no scientific evidence that the gut microbiome causes autism, a group of scientists argue in an opinion paper publishing November 13 in the Cell
Germany paves way to conscription as defence boss sees strongest EU army in five years
Berlin has agreed a new military service plan to boost troop numbers to 260,000 by 2035.
Israel receives body Hamas says belongs to hostage
Confirmation of the remains would mean that only three deceased hostages’ bodies now remain in Gaza.
Deadly Rio police raid failed to loosen gang’s iron grip, residents say
More than 120 people were killed in the raid which targeted the Comando Vermelho criminal gang.
Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims hits $5bn valuation
The company says it plans to open more physical shops and expand the business around the world.
Scientists develop AI that can scan your brain to find out what you’re thinking
Computers spring a surprise by describing what people are looking at – or even remembering – in startling detail
Trump-appointed attorneys have been disqualified 3 times now. Will the prosecutor who charged James Comey, Letitia James be next?
Former FBI director James Comey and current New York State Attorney General Letitia James have argued their recent indictments are politically motivated prosecutions fuelled by
EU renews demand that Ukraine crack down on corruption in wake of major energy scandal
European Union officials warned Ukraine on Thursday that it must keep cracking down on graft in the wake of a major corruption scandal that could
A simple hack to help you switch off after work
Dr Claire Ashley shares her tip on the Woman’s Hour Guide to Life.
NHS tracker – are hospital waiting times improving near you?
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.