The financial crisis that quietly stunted a generation

Sharp increases in food prices during economic crises tend to hit certain groups the hardest. Urban residents and families with lower levels of...

Olivia Bennett

Fathers’ tobacco use linked to metabolic changes in their children

New research published in theJournal of the Endocrine Societysuggests that a father's nicotine exposure could influence how his offspring process...

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Scientists tested vitamin D for COVID and found an unexpected long COVID clue

Findings from a large study led by Mass General Brigham suggest scientists should continue investigating whether vitamin D supplements could influence...

Olivia Bennett

Scientists tested vitamin D for COVID and found an unexpected long COVID clue

Findings from a large study led by Mass General Brigham suggest scientists should continue investigating whether vitamin D supplements could influence...

Olivia Bennett

Hidden deep-sea proteins could supercharge disease tests

Researchers have identified previously unknown DNA-binding proteins in some of the most extreme places on Earth and demonstrated that they can enhance...

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Scientists discover ALS protein that links DNA repair to cancer and dementia

Researchers at Houston Methodist have discovered that a protein tied to neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis...

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Mobile clinics offer a practical way to improve health care access in maternity care deserts

Only three of the 14 counties in north-central Florida provide full access to obstetric care. Six have low access to care—meaning there are fewer than...

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Prostate cancer screening is as good as breast cancer screening, say researchers

Prostate cancer screening compares favorably to screening for breast cancer in identifying significant cancers, reducing mortality and avoiding...

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Rising CO₂ levels are reflected in human blood. Scientists don’t know what it means

Humans evolved in an atmosphere containing roughly 200–300 parts per million (ppm) of carbon dioxide (CO₂). Today, that figure sits above 420 ppm,...

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How often do people really fart? Scientists built smart underwear to find out

Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed Smart Underwear, the first wearable device designed specifically to measure human flatulence....

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