US long-term care costs are sky-high, but Washington state’s new way to help pay for them could be nixed
Getting a room in a nursing home comes with a sky-high price tag. Jeremy Poland/E+ via Getty ImagesIf you needed...
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U.S. has found H5N1 flu virus in milk. Here’s why the risk to humans is likely low.
Reports that the H5N1 virus has been found in raw and pasteurized milk in the United States have raised questions...
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Why are some people faster than others? 2 exercise scientists explain the secrets of running speed
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, in yellow, holds the world's speed record for humans. AP Photo/David J. Phillip Curious Kids is...
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Your AI therapist is not your therapist: The dangers of relying on AI mental health chatbots
The design and marketing of mental health chatbots may result in users' misconceptions about their therapeutic value. (Shutterstock)With current physical...
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Protecting communities: The urgency of vaccinating to prevent a measles resurgence
Measles, once on the brink of eradication, has resurged, exacerbated by the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic interfering with...
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Detoxifying masculinity: How men’s groups reshape attitudes
Over time, normative gender roles have perpetuated a tendency for men to suffer in silence leaving them unable to disclose...
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Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels – and the problem begins in childhood
Nearsightedness is also known as myopia. Witthaya Prasongsin/Moment via Getty ImagesMyopia, or the need for corrected vision to focus or...
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Do implicit bias trainings on race improve health care? Not yet – but incorporating the latest science can help hospitals treat all patients equitably
Prejudice and stereotyping can negatively affect patient-provider communication. FG Trade/E+ via Getty ImagesThere is increasing evidence that implicit bias –...
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How studying trends in human lifespans can measure progress in addressing inequality
Differences in human lifespan are a useful indicator of inequality. (Shutterstock)People are living longer lives compared to previous generations but,...
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What you eat could alter your unborn children and grandchildren’s genes and health outcomes
The relatively new discipline of epigenetics explores how diet and nutrition can affect not only our own health but that...
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