Is your sore throat actually strep? Here’s how to tell

An expert breaks down key signs and symptoms to know if a sore throat is strep, allergies, or something else.

U. Rochester-URMC • futurity
Jan. 22, 2024 ~3 min

How brushing your teeth can protect against infections

An expert explains how brushing your teeth isn't just good for your oral health. It can also help prevent infections, including pneumonia.

Yale • futurity
Jan. 22, 2024 ~4 min


Despite debates, homework is still ‘essential’ for kids

An expert explains why homework is essential, how to maximize its benefit to learners, and what the "no-homework" approach gets wrong.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Jan. 19, 2024 ~8 min

What you should know about the latest COVID variant

An expert has answers for you about the latest COVID variant, JN.1, including information about tests, vaccines, and more.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Jan. 19, 2024 ~6 min

‘Complement system’ is to blame for long COVID symptoms

New research "opens up new avenues for the development of more targeted therapies for patients with long COVID."

U. Zurich • futurity
Jan. 18, 2024 ~5 min

What isolated presidents can teach us

How do isolated presidents govern? In the future, will presidents and policymakers face more opposition? A new book offers some answers.

Jack Harrison - Michigan State • futurity
Jan. 18, 2024 ~8 min

Plant protein may be a key to healthier aging for women

"Consuming protein in midlife was linked to promoting good health in older adulthood. We also found that the source of protein matters.

Tufts University • futurity
Jan. 18, 2024 ~6 min

Combo workout cuts heart disease risks

A half-and-half approach to your exercise could help you lower your risk of cardiovascular disease, new research suggests.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
Jan. 17, 2024 ~9 min


How cannabis triggers ‘the munchies’ in the brain

New research with mice could lead to better treatments for cancer patients' appetite disorders as well as anorexia and potentially obesity.

Washington State • futurity
Jan. 16, 2024 ~4 min

Can psychedelics without hallucinations improve mental health?

On this episode of the Big Brains podcast, a researcher breaks down his investigation of psychedelics for treating mental health disorders.

U. Chicago • futurity
Jan. 11, 2024 ~3 min

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