Findings

Infection poses greatest threat during third trimester, according to study analyzing more than 18,000 births during pandemic peak

New research by Claudia Goldin extends her work on how, why cultural changes around gender are driving down fertility in U.S., elsewhere

Study of older women finds lower disease risk for those who hit that number once or twice a week

In new book, law professor busts myths about ‘hapless grandparents’ in the digital age

Prevalence rises to 70 percent under definition that includes measures other than just BMI

Early adversity leads to higher aggression and fearfulness in adult canines, study says  

Physicists go to extremes to capture quantum materials

Women with heavy menstrual bleeding wait five years on average for care. Wyss technology could change that.

ChatGPT usage appears ‘more wholesome and practical’ than researchers expected

First year of recovery is ‘immensely challenging,’ researchers note. New device could be a difference maker.

Research strengthens evidence for role of inflammation in disease – especially as we age

Researchers detail 6 ways chatbots seek to prolong ‘emotionally sensitive events’

Harvard scientists help parents of 10-year-old patient escalate fight against rare neurological disorder

New research looks at how 3 large language models handle queries of varying riskiness on suicide amid rising mental health crisis, shortage of care

Study finds benefits to displaced workers even in occupations at risk of automation

Surveys tracking religious engagement globally show decline starts after church’s 1960s reforms

Tool identifies disease before symptoms appear

Researchers zero in on potential key to rapidly repairing tissue harmed by inflammation

Currently using model to tackle Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s

Study finds mealtimes may impact health, longevity in older adults

Doctors report ‘fascinating and counterintuitive’ results delivering healthcare to hard-to-reach population via telehealth

Gastroenterologist Trisha Pasricha discusses why new findings may change how you think about bathroom routines

Astrophysicists think mysterious ‘little red dots’ are generated from spinning dark matter, studying them may yield insights into evolution of universe

Music appears to decrease anxiety, discomfort in ER patients, study finds

Chemist Richard Liu harnesses sunlight to trap greenhouse gases

40% lower risk of hospitalization or death

Research links by-products of steroid hormone to excessive daytime sleepiness

New study identifies genetic, developmental shifts that resculpted pelvis, setting ancestors apart from other primates

Economist’s new tool looks at how China is more effective than U.S. in exerting political power through import, export controls

Less than a third conduct screenings, according to survey of more than 1,000 principals