Abortion and bioethics: Principles to guide U.S. abortion debates
Four basic principles guide the field of medical ethics. goc/E+ via Getty Images The U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide
Diamorphine shortage could be more than just a problem for drug users
The UK has experienced many shortages of essential medicines, especially since the beginning of the pandemic. The latest shortage is
Metaphors matter: Why changing the name ‘monkeypox’ may help curb the discriminatory language used to discuss it
Many of the metaphors used to discuss monkeypox evoke a criminal or a rebellious child. (Pixabay) As we pass the
Vegan cheese: what you should know
Vegan cheese made with cashew nuts is a healthier option. Nina Firsova/ Shutterstock For many people who go vegan, one
Psychologists have traditionally focused on the past – what if that’s all wrong?
'Tell me about your mother.' Syda Productions/Shutterstock For over a century, psychologists such as Sigmund Freud and Carl Rogers focused
How monkeypox epidemic is likely to play out – in four graphs
Smallpox vaccines are effective against monkeypox. James Gathany/CDC The first case of monkeypox in a human was reported in 1970
What are PFAS, and why is the EPA warning about them in drinking water? An environmental health scientist explains
PFAS, often used in water-resistant gear, also find their way into drinking water and human bodies. CasarsaGuru via Getty Images
Kids’ neighborhoods can affect their developing brains, a new study finds
Children living in low-income neighborhoods with 'hands-off' norms about safety showed higher levels of reactivity in a region of the
Do optimists really live longer? Here’s what the research says
Women who reported themselves to have high levels of optimism lived longer on average. FamVeld/ Shutterstock Do you tend to
Peer review: Can this critical step in the publication of science research be kinder?
It can be painful for researchers to read harshly worded criticism of their work from peer reviewers. (Shutterstock) Democracy has