COVID-19 is the latest epidemic to show biomedical breakthroughs aren’t enough...
Powel H. Kazanjian, University of Michigan
The COVID-19 pandemic transformed over the past five years from a catastrophic threat...
How the hidden epidemic of violence against nurses affects health care
Jason Blomquist, Boise State University
“Violence is just part of the job. Every nurse and health care worker experiences...
Out-of-balance bacteria is linked to multiple sclerosis − the ratio can...
Ashutosh Mangalam, University of Iowa
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that results when the immune system mistakenly attacks the...
Just having a pet doesn’t help mental health – but pet-owners...
Brian N. Chin, Trinity College
For many people, pets provide unconditional love, companionship and a sense of security. But...
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...
Seed oils are toxic, says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – but...
Mary J. Scourboutakos, University of Toronto
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is expected to clear the final hurdles in...
Global wildlife trade is an enormous market – a look at...
Michael Tlusty, UMass Boston; Alice Catherine Hughes, University of Hong Kong, and Andrew Rhyne, Roger Williams University
When people...
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...
