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As views on spanking shift worldwide, most US adults support it, and 19 states allow physical punishment in schools

As views on spanking shift worldwide, most US adults support it, and 1...

1 week ago 533

How the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service protects public health at home and abroad

How the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service protects public health at ...

2 weeks ago 268

Pornography may be commonplace, but a growing body of research shows it causes lasting harm to the brain and relationships

Pornography may be commonplace, but a growing body of research shows i...

2 weeks ago 413

Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on our sleep − a sleep researcher explains why screens alone aren’t the main culprit

Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on our sleep − a sleep resear...

3 weeks ago 643

Housing instability complicates end-of-life care for aging unhoused populations

Housing instability complicates end-of-life care for aging unhoused po...

3 weeks ago 708

23andMe is potentially selling more than just genetic data – the personal survey info it collected is just as much a privacy problem

23andMe is potentially selling more than just genetic data – the perso...

4 weeks ago 1291

‘Everyday discrimination’ linked to increased anxiety and depression across all groups of Americans

‘Everyday discrimination’ linked to increased anxiety and depression a...

1 month ago 1716

Poor neighborhoods, health care barriers are factors for heart disease risk in Black mothers

Poor neighborhoods, health care barriers are factors for heart disease...

1 month ago 1630

5 years on, true counts of COVID-19 deaths remain elusive − and research is hobbled by lack of data

5 years on, true counts of COVID-19 deaths remain elusive − and resear...

1 month ago 1812

A brief history of Medicaid and America’s long struggle to establish a health care safety net

A brief history of Medicaid and America’s long struggle to establish a...

1 month ago 1816

Cells lining your skin and organs can generate electricity when injured − potentially opening new doors to treating wounds

Cells lining your skin and organs can generate electricity when injure...

1 month ago 1920

Fewer deaths, new substances and evolving treatments in Philly’s opioid epidemic − 4 essential reads

Fewer deaths, new substances and evolving treatments in Philly’s opioi...

1 month ago 1852

Simple strategies can boost vaccination rates for adults over 65 − new study

Simple strategies can boost vaccination rates for adults over 65 − new...

1 month ago 1968

Middle age is a time when women are vulnerable to eating disorders

Middle age is a time when women are vulnerable to eating disorders

1 month ago 1976

5 ways schools have shifted in 5 years since the COVID-19

5 ways schools have shifted in 5 years since the COVID-19

1 month ago 2032

Daylight saving time and early school start times cost billions in lost productivity and health care expenses

Daylight saving time and early school start times cost billions in los...

1 month ago 2067

Texas records first US measles death in 10 years – a medical epidemiologist explains how to protect yourself and your community from this deadly, preventable disease

Texas records first US measles death in 10 years – a medical epidemiol...

2 months ago 2229

How Nutriset, a French company, has helped alleviate hunger and create jobs in some of the world’s poorest places

How Nutriset, a French company, has helped alleviate hunger and create...

2 months ago 2311

CDC layoffs strike deeply at its ability to respond to the current flu, norovirus and measles outbreaks and other public health emergencies

CDC layoffs strike deeply at its ability to respond to the current flu...

2 months ago 2299

Parents can soon use QR codes to reveal heavy metal content in baby food

Parents can soon use QR codes to reveal heavy metal content in baby fo...

2 months ago 2839

Poor sleep and addiction go hand in hand − understanding how could lead to new treatments for opioid use disorder

Poor sleep and addiction go hand in hand − understanding how could lea...

2 months ago 2384

Seed oils are toxic, says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – but it’s not so simple

Seed oils are toxic, says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – but it’s not so simp...

2 months ago 2454

What the ‘moral distress’ of doctors tells us about eroding trust in health care

What the ‘moral distress’ of doctors tells us about eroding trust in h...

2 months ago 2408

Why government can’t make America ‘healthier’ by micromanaging groceries purchased with SNAP benefits

Why government can’t make America ‘healthier’ by micromanaging groceri...

3 months ago 2447

Red light therapy shows promise for pain relief, inflammation and skin conditions – but other claims might be hyped

Red light therapy shows promise for pain relief, inflammation and skin...

3 months ago 2540

Bird flu flares up again in Michigan poultry – an infectious disease expert explains the risk to humans, chickens, cows and other animals

Bird flu flares up again in Michigan poultry – an infectious disease e...

3 months ago 2653

Vaccine hesitancy among pet owners is growing – a public health expert explains why that matters

Vaccine hesitancy among pet owners is growing – a public health expert...

3 months ago 2593

What are macros? An exercise and nutrition scientist explains

What are macros? An exercise and nutrition scientist explains

4 months ago 2748

Response to CEO killing reveals antipathy toward health insurers − but entire patchwork system is to blame for ill feeling

Response to CEO killing reveals antipathy toward health insurers − but...

4 months ago 2726

Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a public health nurse explains the science behind the season

Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a public health nurse ...

4 months ago 2675

Blood tests are currently one-size-fits-all − machine learning can pinpoint what’s truly ‘normal’ for each patient

Blood tests are currently one-size-fits-all − machine learning can pin...

4 months ago 2600

Hypnosis is not just a parlor trick or TV act − science shows it helps with anxiety, depression, pain, PTSD and sleep disorders

Hypnosis is not just a parlor trick or TV act − science shows it helps...

4 months ago 2575

Avian flu virus has been found in raw milk − a reminder of how pasteurization protects health

Avian flu virus has been found in raw milk − a reminder of how pasteur...

4 months ago 2590

Dozens of cyclists and pedestrians are killed each year in Philly − an injury epidemiologist explains how to better protect bike lanes, slow drivers down and reduce collisions

Dozens of cyclists and pedestrians are killed each year in Philly − an...

4 months ago 2723

Cinnamon, spice and ‘everything nice’ – why lead-tainted cinnamon products have turned up on shelves, and what questions consumers should ask

Cinnamon, spice and ‘everything nice’ – why lead-tainted cinnamon prod...

5 months ago 2484

Taxpayers spend 22% more per patient to support Medicare Advantage – the private alternative to Medicare that promised to cost less

Taxpayers spend 22% more per patient to support Medicare Advantage – t...

5 months ago 2509

Opioid-free surgery treats pain at every physical and emotional level

Opioid-free surgery treats pain at every physical and emotional level

5 months ago 2519

Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being

Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on th...

5 months ago 2474

Knee problems tend to flare up as you age – an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options

Knee problems tend to flare up as you age – an orthopedic specialist e...

5 months ago 2549

Brain-training games remain unproven, but research shows what sorts of activities do benefit cognitive functioning

Brain-training games remain unproven, but research shows what sorts of...

5 months ago 2486

Doctors are preoccupied with threats of criminal charges in states with abortion bans, putting patients’ lives at risk

Doctors are preoccupied with threats of criminal charges in states wit...

6 months ago 2691

Tiny airborne particles within air pollution could be a silent killer – new study uncovers hidden risks and reveals who’s most at risk in New York state

Tiny airborne particles within air pollution could be a silent killer ...

6 months ago 2685

Halloween candy binges can overload your gut microbiome – a gut doctor explains how to minimize spooking your helpful bacteria

Halloween candy binges can overload your gut microbiome – a gut doctor...

6 months ago 2735

Women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease − in part because doctors don’t take major sex and gender differences into account

Women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease − in part becau...

6 months ago 2786

More kids than ever need special education, but burnout has caused a teacher shortage

More kids than ever need special education, but burnout has caused a t...

6 months ago 2770

Philly hospitals test new strategy for ‘tranq dope’ withdrawal – and it keeps patients from walking out before their treatment is done

Philly hospitals test new strategy for ‘tranq dope’ withdrawal – and i...

6 months ago 2746

Simple saliva test could save the NHS millions of pounds by speeding up prostate cancer diagnoses

Simple saliva test could save the NHS millions of pounds by speeding u...

6 months ago 2731

Happiness class is helping clinically depressed school teachers become emotionally healthy − with a cheery assist from Aristotle

Happiness class is helping clinically depressed school teachers become...

6 months ago 2834

Buyer beware: Off-brand Ozempic, Zepbound and other weight loss produc...

6 months ago 3045

DEA could reclassify marijuana to a less restrictive category – a drug policy expert weighs the pros and cons

DEA could reclassify marijuana to a less restrictive category – a drug...

6 months ago 2972