Three doctors: Abortion bans harm patient care

Three physicians, two obstetrician-gynecologists and a rheumatologist, explain how abortion bans complicate health care for their patients.

Eric Ferreri-Duke • futurity
Aug. 17, 2022 ~18 min

Americans are taking a lot less sleep medication

The use of medication to treat sleep trouble has fallen dramatically in the US in recent years, research finds.

U. Florida • futurity
Aug. 17, 2022 ~7 min


Survey: COVID caution is plummeting

Despite knowing the risks of COVID-19, breakthrough infections, and long COVID, US adults are less and less likely to take precautions, a survey finds.

Michael Rozansky-Penn • futurity
Aug. 9, 2022 ~14 min

How government ‘welcome’ systems fail refugees

A new book faults the United States, Canada, and Germany for letting down refugees.

Rich Barlow-Boston U. • futurity
Aug. 9, 2022 ~8 min

Kids with obesity often get too few (or too many) tests

Many kids diagnosed with obesity either don't receive recommended tests for related conditions or receive unnecessary ones, both of which can be harmful.

Fred Mamoun-Yale • futurity
Aug. 4, 2022 ~5 min

Cost of insulin in US is ‘catastrophic’ for many

Many people with diabetes in the US spend at least 40% of their postsubsistence income—what is available after paying for food and housing—on insulin.

Fred Mamoun-Yale • futurity
July 20, 2022 ~8 min

Economist: Abortion bans have dire economic effects

The greatest burden of abortion restrictions will likely fall on low-income women and minorities, says economist Luigi Pistaferri.

Melissa De Witte-Stanford • futurity
July 20, 2022 ~7 min

What’s behind all the book banning?

What's driving a renewed push for book banning? And what can parents, educators, and librarians do in response?

Carrie Spector-Stanford • futurity
July 19, 2022 ~8 min


Culture affects kids’ ability to delay gratification

There's a cultural component to delayed gratification, new researche with Japanese and American children indicates.

Karen Nikos-UC Davis • futurity
July 14, 2022 ~7 min

Robots cut worker injuries but increase drug abuse risk

Americans who have robots as coworkers are more likely to suffer from adverse mental health effects—and are more likely to abuse drugs or alcohol.

U. Pittsburgh • futurity
July 14, 2022 ~4 min

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