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  • So What if Science Funding is Cut?

    So What if Science Funding is Cut?

    Ignorance about how science works endangers our world
    Go to the profile of John Kruse MD, PhD
    John Kruse MD, PhD
    Jul 16
    Best Insomnia Remedies, Based on the Latest Science

    Best Insomnia Remedies, Based on the Latest Science

    What really works, what does not, and how to know when it’s time to see a doctor
    Go to the profile of Robert Roy Britt
    Robert Roy Britt
    Jul 15
    Sitting Too Long After a Heart Attack Could Be Deadly

    Sitting Too Long After a Heart Attack Could Be Deadly

    Movement matters for heart attack survivors, new research reveals
    Go to the profile of Annie Foley
    Annie Foley
    Jul 15
    Why Americans Feel Guilty for Taking Vacations They Earn

    Why Americans Feel Guilty for Taking Vacations They Earn

    What if you’re seen as a slacker — or, worse, replaceable? An expert explains the sources of anxiety.
    Go to the profile of The Conversation U.S.
    The Conversation U.S.
    Jul 15
    The Truth about ‘Incels’ and the Manosphere

    The Truth about ‘Incels’ and the Manosphere

    We might be getting the concept of “blackpilling” in extreme online forums tragically wrong
    Go to the profile of Jeff Nesbit
    Jeff Nesbit
    Jul 14
    Parents Who Oppose Sex Ed in School Often Don’t Discuss it at Home, Either

    Parents Who Oppose Sex Ed in School Often Don’t Discuss it at Home, Either

    Comprehensive sex education has benefits, but the birds and the bees appear to be a taboo topic for some families
    Go to the profile of The Conversation U.S.
    The Conversation U.S.
    Jul 14
    Exercise and Mental Health: Context Matters

    Exercise and Mental Health: Context Matters

    When, where, how and with whom you workout affects physical activity’s effect on the mind
    Go to the profile of Wise & Well Editors
    Wise & Well Editors
    Jul 12
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    Oddly, Natural Dietary Sugars May Protect Against Diabetes

    Oddly, Natural Dietary Sugars May Protect Against Diabetes

    A new study highlights the startling difference between drinking and eating your sugar.
    Go to the profile of Jennifer Brown, MD
    Jennifer Brown, MD
    Jul 1
    Exciting New Sleep Apnea Treatment May Lead to Remission

    Exciting New Sleep Apnea Treatment May Lead to Remission

    CPAP is the gold standard treatment, but there’s a better way to stop the snore and restore quality sleep.
    Go to the profile of Jennifer Brown, MD
    Jennifer Brown, MD
    Jun 23
    What’s Your Moral Obligation to Future Generations?

    What’s Your Moral Obligation to Future Generations?

    When people reflect on how their actions shape the distant future, they are more likely to support solutions to present-day issues like…
    Go to the profile of The Conversation U.S.
    The Conversation U.S.
    Jun 20
    Light Naps Fuel Eureka Moments

    Light Naps Fuel Eureka Moments

    A new experiment reveals another cognitive benefit of napping, though whether naps are good or bad for us overall remains a mystery
    Go to the profile of Robert Roy Britt
    Robert Roy Britt
    Jun 26
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