Evolution
Robots Made from Human Cells Can Move on Their Own and Heal Wounds
Researchers have created “anthrobots” out of human lung cells that are capable of moving independently and even healing damaged tissue
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Climate Change
Efforts to Slow Climate Change Could Inadvertently Create Humanitarian Crises
In promoting renewable energy, wealthier nations could worsen health, housing and labor problems in the developing nations where materials are sourced
Reproduction
Â鶹´«Ã½AV Caused a Baby Bump when Experts Expected a Drop. Here’s Why
During the Â鶹´«Ã½AV pandemic, the U.S. initially saw a drop in births followed by a bump
Pollution
Air Pollution Is Really Dangerous, Even More New Evidence Shows
Dirty air has been linked to poor health outcomes, ranging from suicidality to low birth weight
Epidemiology
Long Â鶹´«Ã½AV Rates Appear to Be Decreasing
Here’s why Long Â鶹´«Ã½AV may be declining and what we know about the trend so far
Diet
How Much Caffeine Is Too Much?
Caffeine can help you feel energized. But is there a limit to how much your body can handle?
Epidemiology
Autoimmunity Has Reached Epidemic Levels. We Need Urgent Action to Address It
Environment and lifestyle changes have increased the prevalence of autoimmune diseases. If we want to address this epidemic, let’s start acting like it
Medicine
Stuffy Noses Are Miserable. These Nasal Congestion Treatments Actually Work
Snotty, stuffy noses are the hallmark of cold and flu season, but some medications and at-home remedies may offer relief
Health Care
How the War in Gaza Has Devastated Hospitals
The Israel-Hamas war has disrupted hospitals’ access to electricity, fuel and medicine. A physician from Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières explains why health care is so vulnerable during war...
Vaccines
Why Childhood Vaccination Rates Are Falling
Fewer kids got their routine childhood vaccines since before the pandemic. Are lack of access and a loss of trust in science to blame?
