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Sexual assault survivors' stories may shift over time – a psychologist explains why it doesn't mean they're lying - Michele Patterson Ford, Dickinson College

13 hours ago

When abortion and surrogacy law collide, contracts can't answer the hardest questions -- Sonia Suter, George Washington University and Naomi Cahn, University of Virginia

13 hours ago

Flu season is near – here's a guide to available vaccines -- Annette Regan, University of California, Los Angeles

13 hours ago

What is a professional patient advocate, and why might you need one? -- Jennifer Schlinger, University of North Dakota

2 days ago

Why your boss matters more than remote or hybrid work when it comes to burnout and job satisfaction -- Christos Makridis, Arizona State University; Institute for Humane Studies

2 days ago

Menopause is a major health milestone, yet health records barely track it - new research -- Audrey Hendricks, University of Colorado Anschutz and Nanette Santoro, University of Colorado Anschutz

3 days ago

The death of a Russian plague researcher, explained by a microbiologist -- Thomas Jeffries, Western Sydney University

3 days ago

79 deaths a day: South Africa's diabetes crisis needs a new strategy -- Patrick Ngassa Piotie, University of Pretoria

7 days ago

Christa Pike's botched execution exposes the deep contradictions of a 'painless' state-imposed death -- Julian Koplin, Monash University; The University of Melbourne

7 days ago

Global health research makes America richer and healthier -- Joshua R. Ehrlich, University of Michigan

8 days ago

Separating the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine could decrease access for Colorado parents -- Jennifer Reich, University of Colorado Denver

21 days ago

CDC vs. Pennsylvania: Why conflicting public health messages jeopardize public safety -- Katrine L. Wallace, University of Illinois Chicago

25 days ago

The CDC has a new director – now comes the hard part -- Syra S. Madad, Harvard Kennedy School and Nahid Bhadelia, Boston University

1 month ago

What happens when your hospital is also your insurance company? We're starting to see the effects -- Geronimo Bejarano Cardenas, Brown University and Grace Mackleby, University of Southern California

1 month ago

US government is pushing to gain unprecedented access to your medical records – as data protections are weakening -- Jennifer D. Oliva, Indiana University

1 month ago

Does your sleep tracker get it right? A Pittsburgh neuroscientist weighs in -- J. David Creswell, Carnegie Mellon University

3 days ago

Cholesterol control gets personalized – a cardiologist explains how new guidelines tailor treatment to your unique risk profile -- William Cornwell, University of Colorado Anschutz

11 days ago

Fiber is both diet fad and fixture for good health – a doctor explains why there is no one-size-fits-all way to increase your intake -- Jean Liew, Boston University

15 days ago

Noise pollution is a serious but often forgotten public health problem -- Laura Coco, San Diego State University

17 days ago

US immigration policies interfere with prenatal care and parenting choices, hurting people and communities -- Jallicia Jolly, Amherst College

3 months ago

I'm a doctor who helped rename PCOS to PMOS – a 10-year process of listening to 14,000 patients and health professionals speak on how to improve care -- Melanie Cree, University of Colorado Anschutz

4 months ago

Nearly half of maternal deaths in Pennsylvania occur more than 6 weeks after giving birth -- Yenupini Joyce Adams, University of Notre Dame

4 months ago

Reduced health insurance payments for hospital births had a bigger impact on sterilization rates than correcting an injustice -- Liana Woskie, Tufts University and Kimberly Turner, University of Pittsburgh

4 months ago

People with premenstrual dysphoric disorder have higher rates of suicidal thinking, planning and attempts -- Eliza Zhitnik, UMass Amherst and Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, UMass Amherst

5 months ago

One in eight cancers are likely caused by an infection worldwide – new study -- John (Eddie) La Marca, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) and Sarah Diepstraten, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research)

10 days ago

Does my kid have COVID-19 or just a cold? A pediatric nurse explains how to tell – and why it matters -- Ann Sheehan, Michigan State University

18 days ago

Pittsburgh's kindergartners fall below the measles safety threshold, testing the city's vaccine legacy -- Rebecca Smullin Dawson, Allegheny College

23 days ago

Shingles can cause severe chronic pain – new research on how exosomes alter neurons offers pathways to treatment -- Andrew Bubak, University of Colorado Anschutz

24 days ago

How does Salmonella contaminate everything under the sun? A food safety specialist explains how you can stop its spread -- Kimberly Baker, Clemson University

1 month ago

Generous paternal leave policies improve maternal and newborn health, family finances and workplace equality -- Megan Kuykendoll, Miami University

11 days ago

Dementia caregiving can expose hidden family tensions – but early planning can ease the strain -- Sarah E. Patterson, University of Michigan

15 days ago

Dementia care navigators help Latino Coloradans get the support they need -- Hillary Lum, University of Colorado Anschutz

1 month ago

If you think someone has an eating disorder, should you say something? A dietitian explains how to express concern without body shaming -- Miranda Roberts, University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic

1 month ago

Detroit and Flint teens are struggling with their mental health – and worried adults around them feel 'helpless' -- Crystal Cederna, Michigan State University

11 days ago

When your child asks if they'll be harmed like the people on the news, what do you say? Psychologists provide tips on how to talk about identity -- Anahi Collado, University of Colorado Boulder and Colleen Cummings, Georgetown University

17 days ago

Why so few older Americans get counseling – and how it could help -- Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, University of North Dakota

25 days ago

Are too many Americans taking antidepressants? -- Andrew McLean, University of North Dakota

28 days ago

Online mental healthcare is here to stay: Here's how to navigate your options and find the right clinician -- Shari Harding, UMass Chan Medical School

1 month ago

How the pro-nicotine 'wellness' movement rebranded an addictive drug -- Hasmeena Kathuria, University of Wisconsin-Madison

15 days ago

Psilocybin may help the brain recover from concussion, new study shows -- Argel Aguilar Valles, Carleton University

15 days ago

Decades after 9/11, toxic dust and PTSD may be accelerating brain aging among first responders -- Roberto Lucchini, Florida International University

1 month ago

People with Tourette syndrome, like Billie Eilish, use everything in their power to suppress tics – this exhausting process is key to treatment -- Michael Okun, University of Florida

29 days ago

What we remember when we remember 9/11 -- Jennifer Talarico, Lafayette College

29 days ago

Many cancer survivors have impairments that make using mobile devices and websites difficult -- Rachel F. Adler, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Devorah Kletenik, Brooklyn College

2 months ago

What Pennsylvania's AI chatbot lawsuit teaches us about the psychology behind medical trust -- Gretchen Chapman, Carnegie Mellon University

4 months ago

Reddit and TikTok - with the help of AI - are reshaping how researchers understand substance use -- Layla Bouzoubaa, Drexel University

8 months ago

Focused sound energy holds promise for treating cancer, Alzheimer's and other diseases -- Richard J. Price, University of Virginia

11 months ago

Are there toxic chemicals in your grocery store receipt? -- Sean McCann, University of Illinois Chicago

11 days ago

Florida lost 450,000 ACA enrollees in 2026 as premiums rose an average of 37% nationally, new data shows -- Robert Applebaum, Miami University

1 month ago

US teens are smoking and vaping less than their peers abroad -- Holly Jarman, University of Michigan; Claire L. Ma, University of Michigan, and Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, UMass Amherst

1 month ago

The typical gig worker is changing – and struggling more than ever to make ends meet -- Jacob Lederman, University of Michigan Flint

2 months ago