PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Pervasive in Water Worldwide, Study Finds
A global survey found harmful levels even in water samples taken far any obvious source of contamination.They’re in makeup, dental…
Large Scientific Review Confirms the Benefits of Physical Touch
Premature babies especially benefited from skin-to-skin contact, and women tended to respond more strongly than men did.A hug, a handshake,…
Paying Off People’s Medical Debt Has Little Impact on Their Lives, Study Finds
A nonprofit group called R.I.P. Medical Debt has relieved Americans of $11 billion in hospital bills. But that did not…
Are AI Mammograms Worth the Cost?
The new add-on service for breast exams can cost between $40 and $100. We asked experts to separate the sales…
How I Tricked My Brain Into Liking Running
When your mind hates running even more than your body does, you have to strategize.It’s common knowledge in my household…
How I Tricked My Brain Into Liking Running
When your mind hates running even more than your body does, you have to strategize.It’s common knowledge in my household…
The Challenge of Hiking Up Mount Whitney in California
Last July, a recently divorced writer who had found solace in hiking took on a towering challenge: Mount Whitney, the…
Teen Drug Use Habits Are Changing, For The Good. With Caveats.
Dr. Nora Volkow, who leads the National Institutes of Drug Abuse, would like the public to know things are getting…
How an Earthquake Can Throw the Body and Brain Off-Balance
Earthquakes are always unnerving. But for some, the aftershocks can go on beyond the actual tremors: People can experience anxiety,…
Is Bird Flu Coming to People Next? Are We Ready?
Unlike the coronavirus, the H5N1 virus has been studied for years. Vaccines and treatments are available should they ever become…