The Women’s Health Initiative has shaped women’s health for over 30 years, but its future is uncertain

The landmark study, which enrolled more than 160,000 participants and has informed public health guidelines for women over 50, is still making tremendous contributions to women’s health.

Jean Wactawski-Wende, Professor of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo • conversation
May 2, 2025 ~8 min

What causes RFK Jr.’s strained and shaky voice? A neurologist explains this little-known disorder

Kennedy is one of about 50,000 Americans who have spasmodic dysphonia.

Indu Subramanian, Clinical Professor of Neurology, University of California, Los Angeles • conversation
May 1, 2025 ~9 min


Response to infection highlights the nervous system’s surprising degrees of flexibility

Upon infection, the C. elegans worm reshuffles the roles of brain cells and flips the functions of some of the chemicals it uses to regulate behavior.

David Orenstein | The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory • mit
April 29, 2025 ~8 min

A new computational framework illuminates the hidden ecology of diseased tissues

The MESA method uses ecological theory to map cellular diversity and spatial patterns in tissues, offering new insights into disease progression.

Karen Baird | Department of Chemistry • mit
April 28, 2025 ~4 min

Poor sleep quality could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s

Poor sleep quality is linked to a brain region vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease, a new study finds.

Yale • futurity
April 25, 2025 ~6 min

Hotter and drier climate in Colorado’s San Luis Valley contributes to kidney disease in agriculture workers, new study shows

A prolonged drought in the San Luis Valley has contributed to kidney issues in agricultural workers.

Katherine Ann James, Associate Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
April 25, 2025 ~6 min

A brief history of expansion microscopy

Since an MIT team introduced expansion microscopy in 2015, the technique has powered the science behind kidney disease, plant seeds, the microbiome, Alzheimer’s, viruses, and more.

Jennifer Michalowski | McGovern Institute for Brain Research • mit
April 23, 2025 ~13 min

Can immune cell ‘couriers’ deliver Alzheimer’s therapy?

Engineered microglia show promise for treating Alzheimer's and other brain diseases, according to new research.

UC Irvine • futurity
April 22, 2025 ~7 min


Popular diabetes drugs may protect against Alzheimer’s

"It's exciting that these diabetes medications may offer additional benefits, such as protecting brain health."

U. Florida • futurity
April 17, 2025 ~4 min

The sudden dismissal of public records staff at health agencies threatens government accountability

Public records requested under the Freedom of Information Act have helped shape health policy and keep the government accountable – but recent staff cuts may make this impossible.

Reshma Ramachandran, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Yale University • conversation
April 16, 2025 ~10 min

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