‘Forever chemicals’ may last more than 40 years in groundwater

"We expect groundwater PFAS contamination to be a multi-decade problem, and our work puts some specific numbers behind that."

Tracey Peake-NC State • futurity
Oct. 14, 2024 ~5 min

Diet and exercise reverse liver damage

"Our findings suggest liver disease doesn't have to be a chronic, progressive condition."

Rochita Ghosh-U. Missouri • futurity
Oct. 10, 2024 ~4 min


What you should know about ‘breakthrough’ HIV drug

A "significant breakthrough" in HIV prevention could be on the horizon, according to the World Health Organization. An expert explains what you should know.

Yale • futurity
Oct. 10, 2024 ~11 min

Why we get hangovers and how to avoid them

An expert explains why we get hangovers, how to avoid them, and digs into some trendy hangover "cures" and whether they work.

U. Rochester-URMC • futurity
Oct. 8, 2024 ~7 min

How does pregnancy change the brain?

The first-ever map of a human brain over the course of pregnancy sheds light on what sweeping hormonal shifts are doing to the brain.

Sonia Fernandez-UCSB • futurity
Oct. 8, 2024 ~7 min

Why are some people more prone to infection?

Why are some people more likely to face infection? An expert explains what influences immune response and how to boost your immunity.

Yale • futurity
Oct. 8, 2024 ~3 min

Is a new schizophrenia drug really a game changer?

Experts dig into whether a new drug that reportedly lacks the side effects of other meds is the real deal for patients with schizophrenia.

Rich Barlow-Boston U. • futurity
Oct. 7, 2024 ~11 min

Can ‘nanoflowers’ recharge cells to fight aging?

"These findings offer a future where recharging our cells becomes possible, extending healthy lifespans..."

Texas A&M University • futurity
Oct. 7, 2024 ~5 min


Chip uses blood to diagnose lung cancer 10X faster

A new microchip captures exosomes—tiny packages released by cells—from blood plasma to identify signs of lung cancer.

Kate McAlpine-Michigan • futurity
Oct. 7, 2024 ~6 min

Are you too old for braces?

An orthodontist digs into adults getting braces, explains what the signs you might need them are, and debunks myths about orthodontic care.

Kelly Webster - U. Rochester • futurity
Oct. 4, 2024 ~5 min

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