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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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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…
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
Robert Roy Britt
Jun 26
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