New method safely recruits immune cells to fight cancer

Researchers have developed a new way to safely boost immune cells to fight cancer without harming healthy cells.

Hailey Wade-Virginia Tech • futurity
April 23, 2024 ~9 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


Making picky eaters clean their plates can backfire

Struggling with a picky eater? Experts have tips to help make sure your kids are getting the healthy food they need.

Beata Mostafavi-Michigan • futurity
April 22, 2024 ~10 min

Sense of belonging can help prevent teen suicide

A feeling of belonging at school and in the community can play an important role in suicide prevention among high-risk teens, research finds.

U. Oregon • futurity
April 22, 2024 ~6 min

Nanoparticles could help patients with MS, ALS, and Parkinson’s

Researchers say it's possible for nanoparticles to go through the digestive system and deliver medicine directly to the brain tissue.

Dalin Clark-Michigan State • 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

Doctor-parent chats can keep kids safe from injuries

When pediatricians simply talk to parents about preventing childhood injuries, it can help families keep kids safer, a new study shows.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
April 19, 2024 ~7 min

Teen stress may boost risk of postpartum depression later

Stress during adolescence may increase risk of postpartum depression in adulthood, a new study with mice finds.

Michael E. Newman-Johns Hopkins • futurity
April 19, 2024 ~7 min


Coal trains carry health risks along with cargo

Freight trains carrying coal pose a health risk to communities living near rail lines, according to new research.

Kat Kerlin-UC Davis • futurity
April 19, 2024 ~5 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

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