How does raw water compare to tap water? A microbiologist explains...
Bill Sullivan, Indiana University
Water that comes straight from natural sources, dubbed “raw water,” is gaining popularity. Raw water...
The quest to extend human life is both fascinating and fraught...
Richard Gunderman, Indiana University
“Who wants to live forever?” Freddie Mercury mournfully asks in Queen’s 1986 song of the...
Diet-related diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the...
Nathaniel Johnson, University of North Dakota and Madeline Comeau, University of North Dakota
On television shows like “Grey’s Anatomy,”...
Knee problems tend to flare up as you age – an...
Angie Brown, Quinnipiac University
Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee...
Hormone therapy may cut cardiovascular risk in younger menopausal women
Matthew Nudy, Penn State
Menopause can have profound effects on heart health, yet many people are unaware of this...
Light exercise can yield significant cognitive benefits, new research shows
Jonathan G. Hakun, Penn State
Everyday physical activity, like going for a short walk or playing with the kids,...
Good flooding? Scientists use rice cultivation to preserve soil in Florida’s...
Jehangir Bhadha, University of Florida
Each summer, nearly 25,000 acres (10,000 hectares) of rice is cultivated in the Florida...
What if you could rank food by ‘healthiness’ as you shopped?...
Christopher Damman, University of Washington
Imagine a world where food on grocery store shelves is ranked by its healthiness,...