Self-esteem may be key to better sex

A new study provides interesting insights into the dynamic between self-esteem and sexual satisfaction.

U. Zurich • futurity
Sept. 30, 2024 ~5 min

A flu shot after having the flu may boost immunity

A new study in animals suggests getting a flu shot after having the flu amplifies immunity, researchers say.

Camden Flath-Futurity • futurity
Sept. 30, 2024 ~5 min


Toxic chemicals from Ohio train derailment lingered in buildings for months – here’s what our investigation found in East Palestine

A lot went wrong in the scramble to respond after a train carrying highly volatile vinyl chloride and other chemicals derailed in 2023. The lessons can help ensure safer responses in the future.

Andrew J. Whelton, Professor of Civil, Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Purdue University • conversation
Sept. 30, 2024 ~11 min

Can you whiten your teeth too much?

An expert explains the basics of tooth whitening, including what's safe, what's effective, and what won't make a difference.

Tufts University • futurity
Sept. 30, 2024 ~8 min

Team discovers ‘item memory’ brain cells

"This knowledge now opens up new avenues for investigating memory disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease."

UC Irvine • futurity
Sept. 30, 2024 ~5 min

Companies keep selling harmful products – but history shows consumers can win in the end

Health leaders, researchers, advocacy groups, companies and the public have saved millions of lives by reducing the consumption of unhealthy products.

Eszter Rimanyi, Chronic disease and addiction epidemiologist, Duke University • conversation
Sept. 30, 2024 ~8 min

South Africa’s ‘Health Train’ Travels to Patients in Need

VOA Learning English • voa
Sept. 26, 2024 ~4 min

How does cancer hide from the immune system?

New research shows that one particular lipid type is critical for cancer immune evasion.

Katherine Fenz-Rockefeller • futurity
Sept. 26, 2024 ~7 min


What’s driving phone bans in schools?

A growing number of states and schools are now banning or restricting cell phones. Experts explain the research and weigh in on the policies.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Sept. 26, 2024 ~14 min

Airdropping vaccines to eliminate canine rabies in Texas – two scientists explain the decades of research behind its success

Two rabies epidemics in animals spurred a state health emergency in Texas and a program that oversees annual mass wildlife vaccination. Millions of doses have been distributed since the ‘90s.

Charles Rupprecht, Affiliate Professor of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University • conversation
Sept. 26, 2024 ~9 min

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