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Why we fall for fake health information – and how it spreads faster than facts - Angshuman K. Kashyap, University of Maryland

1 day ago

US safety net helps protect children from abuse and neglect, and some of those programs are threatened by proposed budget cuts -- Todd Herrenkohl, University of Michigan; Kathryn Maguire-Jack, University of Michigan, and Rebeccah Sokol, University of Michigan

1 day ago

Touch can comfort and heal, but also harm − a psychologist explains why gestures don't always land as intended -- Brian N. Chin, Trinity College

1 day ago

Why do cuts to Medicaid matter for Americans over 65? 2 experts on aging explain why lives are at stake -- Jane Tavares, UMass Boston and Marc Cohen, UMass Boston

1 day ago

When doctors don't believe their patients' pain – experts explain the all-too-common experience of medical gaslighting -- Elizabeth Hintz, University of Connecticut and Marlene D. Berke, Yale University

9 days ago

Contaminated milk from one plant in Illinois sickened thousands with Salmonella in 1985 − as outbreaks rise in the US, lessons from this one remain true -- Michael Petros, University of Illinois Chicago

9 days ago

Nitrous oxide recreational use is linked to brain damage and sudden death − but 'laughing gas' is still sold all over the US -- Andrew Yockey, University of Mississippi

4 days ago

Measles could again become widespread as cases surge worldwide -- Rebecca Schein, Michigan State University

9 days ago

The Women's Health Initiative has shaped women's health for over 30 years, but its future is uncertain -- Jean Wactawski-Wende, University at Buffalo

11 days ago

Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection -- Annette Regan, University of California, Los Angeles

16 days ago

Gratitude comes with benefits − a social psychologist explains how to practice it when times are stressful -- Monica Y. Bartlett, Gonzaga University

19 days ago

Pornography may be commonplace, but a growing body of research shows it causes lasting harm to the brain and relationships -- Danielle Sukenik, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

1 month ago

Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on our sleep − a sleep researcher explains why screens alone aren't the main culprit -- Brian N. Chin, Trinity College

1 month ago

Vitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed, among many other essential functions − but many children are deficient -- Jacqueline Hernandez, Florida International University and Cristina Palacios, Florida International University

1 month ago

Hormone therapy may cut cardiovascular risk in younger menopausal women -- Matthew Nudy, Penn State

1 month ago

Colorado and other states have expanded access to abortion, but not for adolescents -- Kate Coleman-Minahan, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

1 month ago

Prenatal supplements largely lack the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent preterm birth − new research -- Mary J. Scourboutakos, Eastern Virginia Medical School

3 months ago

10 STATES HAD ABORTION MEASURES ON THE BALLOT – WHERE THEY PASSED, WHERE THEY FAILED, AND WHAT IT ALL MEANS -- Katherine Drabiak, University of South Florida

6 months ago

Doctors are preoccupied with threats of criminal charges in states with abortion bans, putting patients' lives at risk -- Sophie Bjork-James, Vanderbilt University; Anna-Grace Lilly, University of Toledo, and Isabelle Perry Newman, University of Virginia

6 months ago

5 years on, true counts of COVID-19 deaths remain elusive − and research is hobbled by lack of data -- Dylan Thomas Doyle, University of Colorado Boulder

1 month ago

5 years of COVID-19 underscore value of coordinated efforts to manage disease – while CDC, NIH and WHO face threats to their ability to respond to a crisis -- Katherine A. Foss, Middle Tennessee State University

2 months ago

5 ways schools have shifted in 5 years since COVID-19 -- Rachel Besharat Mann, Wesleyan University and Gravity Goldberg, Wesleyan University

2 months ago

COVID-19 is the latest epidemic to show biomedical breakthroughs aren't enough to eliminate a disease -- Powel H. Kazanjian, University of Michigan

2 months ago

Is it COVID-19? Flu? At-home rapid tests could help you and your doctor decide on a treatment plan -- Julie Sullivan, Emory University and Wilbur Lam, Georgia Institute of Technology

7 months ago

Medicare Advantage is covering more and more Americans − some because they don't get to choose -- Grace McCormack, University of Southern California and Victoria Shier, University of Southern California

1 month ago

Shaken baby syndrome can cause permanent brain damage, long-term disabilities or death – a pediatrician examines the preventable tragedy -- Lori Frasier, Penn State

1 month ago

How the hidden epidemic of violence against nurses affects health care -- Jason Blomquist, Boise State University

2 months ago

Stroke survivors may be saddled with an invisible disability known as spatial neglect – but a simple treatment offers significant improvement -- A.M. Barrett, UMass Chan Medical School and Kevin Houston, UMass Chan Medical School

9 months ago

Teachers and librarians are among those least likely to die by suicide − public health researchers offer insights on what this means for other professions -- Jordan Batchelor, Arizona State University; Charles Max Katz, Arizona State University, and Taylor Cox, Arizona State University

9 days ago

Children in military families face unique psychological challenges, and the barriers to getting help add to the strain -- Ian H. Stanley, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Anne Ritter, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

15 days ago

Schools and communities can help children bounce back after distressing disasters like the LA wildfires -- Rita V. Burke, University of Southern California and Santina Contreras, University of Southern California

1 month ago

Being alone has its benefits − a psychologist flips the script on the 'loneliness epidemic' -- Virginia Thomas, Middlebury

1 month ago

Just having a pet doesn't help mental health – but pet-owners with secure relationships with their pets are less depressed -- Brian N. Chin, Trinity College

2 months ago

Worsening allergies aren't your imagination − windy days create the perfect pollen storm -- Christine Cairns Fortuin, Mississippi State University

11 days ago

What causes RFK Jr.'s strained and shaky voice? A neurologist explains this little-known disorder -- Indu Subramanian, University of California, Los Angeles

16 days ago

Alcohol causes cancer, and less than 1 drink can increase your risk − a cancer biologist explains how -- Pranoti Mandrekar, UMass Chan Medical School

1 month ago

Measles cases are on the rise − here's how to make sure you're protected -- Daniel Pastula, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

1 month ago

Doctor shortages have hobbled health care for decades − and the trend could be worsening -- Rochelle Walensky, Harvard Kennedy School and Nicole McCann, Boston University

1 month ago

Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here's what ophthalmologists say you need to know -- Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

10 months ago

Several companies are testing brain implants – why is there so much attention swirling around Neuralink? Two professors unpack the ethical issues -- Nancy S. Jecker, University of Washington and Andrew Ko, University of Washington

10 months ago

A blood test that screens for multiple cancers at once promises to boost early detection -- Colin Pritchard, University of Washington

10 months ago

For millions of Americans, high-speed internet is unavailable or unaffordable − a telecommunications expert explains how to bring broadband to the places that need it the most -- Christopher Ali, Penn State

10 months ago

Calorie counts on menus and food labels may not help consumers choose healthier foods, new research shows -- Deidre Popovich, Texas Tech University

4 days ago

'Grit' and relentless perseverance can take a toll on brain health − particularly for people facing social stresses like racism -- Darlingtina Esiaka, University of Kentucky

8 days ago

As heated tobacco products reenter the US market, evidence on their safety remains sparse – new study -- Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, UMass Amherst

16 days ago

Hotter and drier climate in Colorado's San Luis Valley contributes to kidney disease in agriculture workers, new study shows -- Katherine Ann James, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

20 days ago