How you can reverse insulin resistance

An expert discusses the basics of insulin resistance, how the condition affects your health, and the steps you can take to reverse it.

Yale • futurity
April 23, 2024 ~5 min

Study challenges benefits of intermittent fasting

Both time-restricted eating and regularly planned meals led to similar weight loss results, suggesting that total calories may be more important than meal timing

Michel Morris-Johns Hopkins • futurity
April 23, 2024 ~5 min


3 answers on the EPA plan to fight ‘forever chemicals’ in water

The EPA has imposed its first regulations limiting chemicals called PFAS, or forever chemicals, in drinking water. An expert fills you in.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
April 22, 2024 ~5 min

What you should know about rising measles cases

Cases of measles, a highly contagious and deadly disease, are surging in parts of the US. Experts fill you in on what you need to know.

Tufts University • futurity
April 19, 2024 ~8 min

Why do we die? Do we have to?

In this episode of the Big Brains podcast, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist explains how our quest to slow aging is becoming a reality.

U. Chicago • futurity
April 18, 2024 ~2 min

This year’s cicada invasion will be double trouble

For the first time in more than 200 years, two broods of cicadas will emerge from the ground at the same time. Here's what you should know.

Kim Ward-Michigan State • futurity
April 18, 2024 ~6 min

Should you worry about bird flu found in cows?

Bird flu is circulating among dairy cows and a dairy farm employee has been infected. An expert explains what you need to know.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
April 16, 2024 ~9 min

Pea-sized brain implant could treat depression and more

An implantable brain stimulator could revolutionize treatment for drug-resistant depression and other psychiatric disorders, researchers say.

Silvia Cernea Clark-Rice • futurity
April 15, 2024 ~8 min


Air pollution boosts Alzheimer’s disease risk

A new study has found that adults exposed to high levels of air pollution were at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Rob Spahr-Emory • futurity
April 11, 2024 ~4 min

New theory may clarify ‘mysteries’ of Parkinson’s disease

A new theory "reinforces the idea that Parkinson’s... may be fueled by toxicants and is therefore largely preventable."

Mark Michaud-U. Rochester • futurity
April 11, 2024 ~8 min

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