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  • Are Weight Loss Drugs Like Wegovy and Zepbound Miraculous?

    Are Weight Loss Drugs Like Wegovy and Zepbound Miraculous?

    These new medications have exciting potential uses beyond diabetes and obesity. While many claims are promising, others deserve further…
    Go to the profile of Stephen Schimpff MD, MACP
    Stephen Schimpff MD, MACP
    Jun 24
    Does RFK Jr. Want Us All to Dye?

    Does RFK Jr. Want Us All to Dye?

    The methylene blue brouhaha exemplifies Kennedy’s disdain for science, which will likely lead to premature deaths.
    Go to the profile of John Kruse MD, PhD
    John Kruse MD, PhD
    Jun 24
    The New and Hopeful Science of Hope

    The New and Hopeful Science of Hope

    Viewed as a strong emotion, hope cultivates meaning, which leads to happiness, new research argues. Here’s how to find some even when…
    Go to the profile of Robert Roy Britt
    Robert Roy Britt
    Jun 23
    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
    Why Your Skin Still Amazes This Dermatologist

    Why Your Skin Still Amazes This Dermatologist

    10 remarkable properties of your body’s largest organ, all hiding in plain sight
    Go to the profile of Annie Foley
    Annie Foley
    Jun 23
    What Your Brain Really Craves

    What Your Brain Really Craves

    Two things that promote good cognitive functioning as you age
    Go to the profile of Wise & Well Editors
    Wise & Well Editors
    Jun 21
    Chronic Pain Trigger Discovered

    Chronic Pain Trigger Discovered

    Malfunctioning nerve cells persistently signal “ouch” even though there’s no actual source of pain, suggesting new treatment possibilities
    Go to the profile of Robert Roy Britt
    Robert Roy Britt
    Jun 20
    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
    Life is Narrow for People Who See Everything as Good or Bad

    Life is Narrow for People Who See Everything as Good or Bad

    Instant evaluations narrow perspective and limit the mind’s potential to connect and engage with a broader range of experiences
    Go to the profile of The Conversation U.S.
    The Conversation U.S.
    Jun 19
    Boost Your Child’s Brain Power with Bacteria, Fungi, and Worms

    Boost Your Child’s Brain Power with Bacteria, Fungi, and Worms

    How good gut health can raise sharper, calmer, and healthier kids
    Go to the profile of Dr CJ Yatawara - Tiny Brains expert
    Dr CJ Yatawara - Tiny Brains expert
    Jun 17
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