Lighter pavement really does cool cities when it’s done right
Here’s how reflective pavement works and what cities need to think about.
June 18, 2021
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Health
Young people are eager to have sex, but will post-pandemic hookups bring happiness or despair?
Some people have wondered whether the return to something like normal will bring a new Roaring 20s, with new sexual and…
June 17, 2021
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Millions are rejecting one of humanity's best weapons for saving lives: Vaccines
Vaccines have successfully curtailed viral diseases for decades. But as COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy shows, mistrust and…
June 17, 2021
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8 ways to manage body image anxiety after lockdown
After over a year of stress eating and seeing each other only through screens, anxiety over changes in physical appearance…
June 14, 2021
571
New technologies claiming to copy human milk reuse old marketing tactics to sell baby formula and un
Around the globe, 823,000 child deaths could be prevented annually with appropriate breastfeeding. Formula makers continue…
June 14, 2021
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Opioid overdoses spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, data from Pennsylvania show
The start of one new public health crisis didn't mean the end of another.
June 14, 2021
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Over half of adults unvaccinated for COVID-19 fear needles – here's what's proven to help
Free doughnuts and lotteries may drive some people to get their COVID-19 vaccine. But for those who are afraid of needles,…
June 11, 2021
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Middle-aged Americans are stressed and struggle with physical and mental health – other nations do b
Adults in Germany, South Korea and Mexico reported improvements in health, well-being and memory.
June 11, 2021
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Alcohol companies make $17.5 billion a year off of underage drinking, while prevention efforts are s
In the US, underage drinking accounts for a whopping US$17.5 billion worth of alcohol yearly. New research shows which companies…
June 10, 2021
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The FDA's big gamble on the new Alzheimer's drug
The FDA approved Alzheimer's disease drug aducanumab despite minimal evidence of its efficacy. Whether this decision…
June 10, 2021
576
How virus detectives trace the origins of an outbreak – and why it's so tricky
Bat hosts, lab leaks – tracing SARS-CoV-2 to its origins involves more than just tracking down patient zero.
June 7, 2021
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I’m fully vaccinated but feel sick – should I get tested for COVID-19?
Vaccinated people can still get infected with the coronavirus. So if you have symptoms of COVID-19, getting tested can protect…
June 3, 2021
459
Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open highlights how prioritizing mental wellness goes again
The high-profile athlete's struggles raise questions about society's views on mental health, as well as the effects…
June 3, 2021
740
Urban oil wells linked to asthma and other health problems in Los Angeles
Photos from the early 1900s show LA's forests of oil derricks. Hundreds of wells are still pumping, and new research…
June 2, 2021
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Pandemic misery index reveals far-reaching impact of COVID-19 on American lives, especially on Black
A survey finds that hardship disparities across racial and ethnic groups have persisted throughout the pandemic.
June 1, 2021
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Weight stigma is a burden around the world – and has negative consequences everywhere
Negative attitudes about people with larger body sizes or higher weight are consistent across Australia, Canada, France,…
June 1, 2021
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The next pandemic is already happening – targeted disease surveillance can help prevent it
A more coordinated effort by scientists, stakeholders and community members will be required to stop the next deadly virus…
June 1, 2021
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How to 'build back better' health habits after the pandemic year
A doctor offers tips on how to safely get exercise, sleep and drinking habits back into shape as the pandemic wanes.
May 27, 2021
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Think like a virus to understand why the pandemic isn't over yet – and what the US needs to do to he
Viruses want to pass on their genetic material. Recognizing this about SARS-CoV-2 provides insight into how the world is…
May 26, 2021
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1 in 4 unvaccinated people may not comply with CDC guidelines to wear masks indoors, survey suggests
Some vaccinated people will still be wearing masks to protect themselves from people who may not be vaccinated or wearing…
May 25, 2021
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