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Jasmine Laws is a reporter at Newsweek based in London, U.K. Her focus is reporting on health news and trends. Jasmine joined Newsweek in 2024 from News UK and had previously written for the Metro, Byline Times, The Human Perspective magazine and The Express. She has previously extensively covered stories within the U.K. art industry, human...
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Articles by Jasmine Laws
Health
Man Has Brain Surgery, Then Starts Seeing Cat Features on Human Faces
A man can sometimes see cat-like features in human faces, and even human-like features in his pet cat.
4 min read
Health
Researchers Gave Adults a Daily Supplement—Then Spotted a Change in Brain
Researchers found that those who took the supplement had increased blood flow to the brain while carrying out a mental task.
4 min read
Health
Ovarian Cancer Is Often Found Late—Scientists Uncover Hidden Early Warning
One blood marker could show if a patient has serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma, an early sign of advanced ovarian cancer.
6 min read
Health
Ozempic May Reduce Oxygen Supply to Developing Fetuses, Animal Study Finds
Experts gave semaglutide to seven pregnant sheep and they found the GLP-1 could lead to worrying changes in the sheep’s body.
4 min read
Health
A Study in Mice Offers Clues to How Obesity Differs in Men and Women
The reason obesity affects men and women differently may come down to immune cells, a UC Riverside mouse study suggests.
5 min read
Health
Women With Diets Higher in One Ingredient Could Increase Breast Cancer Risk
Experts found an association between higher sugar intake and increased breast cancer risk in a new study of over 70,000 women.
6 min read
Health
New Drug Could Reduce Death Risk for Women With Common Cancer
A new drug showed promising results in a trial working to understand its potential as a treatment option for endometrial cancer.
5 min read
Life
Scientists Asked People to Fake Smiles. Something Unexpected Happened
Professor Nicholas Coles wanted to investigate the impact of being forced to smile because of his experience in customer service.
5 min read
Health
Scientists Identify Daily Step Count Linked to Better Cognitive Performance
Experts found that those who walked a higher number of steps each day had improved cognition by the end of a 14-year study.
5 min read
Health
A Sleep Habit May Have an Unexpected Link to Weight Loss
Earlier bedtimes may help prediabetic adults lose more weight, researchers at NYU and Delaware found in a new study on timing.
5 min read
Health
Scientists Test Brain Implant That Could Help Blind People See
Surgeons have implanted a brain device in a third blind patient, bringing artificial vision one step closer to reality.
4 min read
Health
One Social Media Habit Linked to Anxiety and Depression Symptoms in Teens
The researchers reviewed how five behaviors online affected mental health, such as hostility from others and social comparison.
4 min read
Life
What 600 Years Of Research Reveals About The Secret To A Happy Life
Happiness comes down to a number of factors, but one habit in particular stood out in the vast amounts of research.
5 min read
Health
Scientists Studied Women’s Menopause Experiences—One Group Had It Far Worse
The experts monitored 900 participants and found that those with autism faced stark differences in their experience of menopause.
5 min read
Health
Can a Psychedelic From Toad Venom Help When Antidepressants Fail?
A study offers new hope for the 30 percent of people with depression who have a treatment-resistant version of the condition.
5 min read
Health
Scientists Gave Breast Cancer Survivors a Supplement—Then Something Changed
Oxaloacetate may reduce chemo-related brain fog and fatigue in breast cancer survivors, offering hope for recovery.
5 min read
Health
Scientists Developing Male Birth Control Pill to Take 30 Minutes Before Sex
Drug would give a six to eight hour window of protection from pregnancy. After that, fertility would return to normal.
6 min read
Health
What Older Adults Eat May Affect Their Risk of Depression
The researchers found overall that a higher quality diet was associated with a lower risk of depressive symptoms in older adults.
6 min read
Health
Foods That Could Help You Sleep Better, According to Experts
Studies have suggested several foods could help you have a better night’s sleep. Experts told Newsweek about the latest research.
6 min read
Health
Scientists Explore What GLP-1 Drugs Could Mean for Long-Term Kidney Health
GLP-1 receptor agonists have been found to potentially reduce the risk of certain patients requiring major kidney treatment.
6 min read
Health
Scientists Testing Potential Alzheimer’s Drug Make Unexpected Discovery
“Exciting and highly promising”: Researcher hopes newly discovered peptide could halt Alzheimer’s progression.
1 min read
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