Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | (Illustration by George Wylesol/For The Washington Post) | | | | | | |  What to know A study in Nature Human Behaviour found that focusing on pain or itch can reduce inflammation compared with distraction. The research highlights the brain's role in immune response, suggesting a link between attention and inflammation regulation. The study's findings may help explain the benefits of meditation and placebo effects, though further research is needed to understand clinical implications. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |
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