A new study finds that banning lead in gas worked—and the proof is in your hair.
Listen: Why It’s Hard to Know Your True Self
A new book explores our path to self-discovery—and what it means to be “you.”
A new book explores our path to self-discovery—and what it means to be “you.”
Risk of Death Due to Pregnancy Is Vastly Underestimated
Commonly cited statistics on the mortality risk of pregnancy when compared to abortion in the US are a vast undercount, according to a new study.
Commonly cited statistics on the mortality risk of pregnancy when compared to abortion in the US are a vast undercount, according to a new study.
Lead Exposure as a Kid Tied to Depression Symptoms Later
A new analysis finds that increased concentrations of lead in the blood during childhood were associated with increased depressive symptoms in adolescence.
A new analysis finds that increased concentrations of lead in the blood during childhood were associated with increased depressive symptoms in adolescence.
Fighting Inflammation After Surgery May Make Pain Last Longer
A new study suggests taking anti-inflammatory drugs after surgery may be backfiring and that blocking inflammation during this critical time may, in fact, delay recovery and prolong pain rather than relieve it.
A new study suggests taking anti-inflammatory drugs after surgery may be backfiring and that blocking inflammation during this critical time may, in fact, delay recovery and prolong pain rather than relieve it.
Energy Insecurity Tied to Anxiety and Depression
A new study links energy insecurity to significantly higher rates of anxiety and depression in US households.
A new study links energy insecurity to significantly higher rates of anxiety and depression in US households.
As Energy Drink Ingredient Fuels Leukemia, It May Affect Bone Health
As taurine fuels leukemia, it may also affect bone health, researchers report.
As taurine fuels leukemia, it may also affect bone health, researchers report.
Cigarette Butts Are an Overlooked Source of Microplastic Pollution
Cigarette filters are an underestimated source of microplastic pollution, researchers report.
Cigarette filters are an underestimated source of microplastic pollution, researchers report.
2 Moral Actions Shape First Impressions More Than Others
New research reveals that fairness and respect for property shape our first impressions—and our willingness to trust—more than other moral behaviors.
New research reveals that fairness and respect for property shape our first impressions—and our willingness to trust—more than other moral behaviors.
AI Could Help Spot Skin Cancer Earlier
Researchers are exploring how artificial intelligence could help detect melanoma—the most dangerous form of skin cancer—by evaluating images of suspicious skin abnormalities
Researchers are exploring how artificial intelligence could help detect melanoma—the most dangerous form of skin cancer—by evaluating images of suspicious skin abnormalities
Police-Related Stress Tied to Health Risk for Black Women
A new study finds that worrying about police brutality and harassment is associated with physical markers of cardiovascular health risk in Black women in the United States.
A new study finds that worrying about police brutality and harassment is associated with physical markers of cardiovascular health risk in Black women in the United States.
How Valentine’s Day Pushes Supply Chains Into Overdrive
An expert has answers for you about how Valentine’s Day puts supply chains to the test.
An expert has answers for you about how Valentine’s Day puts supply chains to the test.
Listen: Is AI Going to Take Over Entertainment?
On a new podcast episode, an expert digs into whether AI is coming to a screen near you.
On a new podcast episode, an expert digs into whether AI is coming to a screen near you.
Why Your Plans to Workout Go Wrong
You know you should exercise, but you make a solid plan to do it… and then, in the decisive moment, you opt out. Why do many people choose to forgo their planned daily exercise again and again?
You know you should exercise, but you make a solid plan to do it… and then, in the decisive moment, you opt out. Why do many people choose to forgo their planned daily exercise again and again?
How Brains Create Facial Expressions
Researchers have identified a network of neural circuits in the brain and muscles in the face that work together to create facial expressions.
Researchers have identified a network of neural circuits in the brain and muscles in the face that work together to create facial expressions.
How Exercise Fights Muscle Weakening That Comes With Age
A new study in mice is giving scientists fresh clues about why our muscles lose strength as we get older and why exercise remains one of the most reliable ways to fight it.
A new study in mice is giving scientists fresh clues about why our muscles lose strength as we get older and why exercise remains one of the most reliable ways to fight it.