Is methylene blue really a brain booster? A pharmacologist explains the science

Health influencers – perhaps including Health Secretary RFK Jr. – are promoting the chemical as an elixir that improves memory and focus. But evidence for these claims is thin.

Lorne J. Hofseth, Professor and Associate Dean for Research, College of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina • conversation
June 3, 2025 ~9 min

Science that gives humans more say over their destinies

David Liu’s gene-editing technologies demonstrate game-changing potential in two recent cases

Harvard Gazette • harvard
June 2, 2025 ~8 min


Our trans health study was terminated by the government – the effects of abrupt NIH grant cuts ripple across science and society

The losses include millions of dollars the NIH has already spent on research that will no longer generate results, and the next generation of scientists whose work has been cut short.

Paz Galupo, Professor of Sexual Health and Education, Washington University in St. Louis • conversation
June 2, 2025 ~10 min

3 Questions: How to help students recognize potential bias in their AI datasets

Courses on developing AI models for health care need to focus more on identifying and addressing bias, says Leo Anthony Celi.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
June 2, 2025 ~9 min

Millions of US children have parents with substance use disorder, and the consequences are staggering − new research

Children of these parents are more likely to have mental health issues − and ultimately suffer from substance use disorder themselves.

Ty Schepis, Professor of Psychology, Texas State University • conversation
May 30, 2025 ~5 min

Different kinds of mindfulness may fight different kinds of anxiety

Researchers argue that, when it comes to mindfulness to help ease anxiety, we should ditch a one-size-fits-all approach.

Washington U. in St. Louis • futurity
May 29, 2025 ~7 min

People around the world agree on which senses tell us who’s sick

If you’re sharing close quarters with someone during flu season, how would you know they are sick? The world mostly agrees, research finds.

U. Michigan • futurity
May 29, 2025 ~6 min

Listen: How dementia changes how people act

In a new podcast episode, a neurologist digs into the "social brain" and how dementia affects how we act.

U. Chicago • futurity
May 29, 2025 ~2 min


The Salt Path taps into a long history of searching for healing on England’s south-west coast

Heading to the coast for fresh air, walks and dips has been prescribed for those looking to improve their health for hundreds of years.

Lena Ferriday, Lecturer in the History of Science and the Environment, King's College London • conversation
May 29, 2025 ~6 min

More Colorado workplaces are becoming safe places for employees in recovery

Workplaces across the country are becoming safe and supportive places for people with substance use issues.

Olivia Zarella, Research Associate, Center for Health, Work & Environment, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
May 29, 2025 ~8 min

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