by Taylor Hisey Pierson, Rush University Medical Center edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain About 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will have breast cancer in their lifetime, making it the most common cancer among women. So you might wonder: Is there anything you can do to prevent it? The answer […]
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by American College of Cardiology edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption is associated with increases in blood pressure (BP) and stopping drinking—even drinking less—may lead to clinically meaningful BP reductions, according to a study published in JACC. Findings show that slight changes in alcohol consumption can affect BP
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by Savannah Peat, University of Georgia edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes A new UGA study shows the important role family members, school staff and peers play in helping teens work through challenging times. Credit: Illustration by Kaiya Plagenhoef Social support can be the difference between life and death for children struggling with adverse
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By Bronwyn Thompson October 22, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Flipboard Email The heavy metal content of popular protein powders has been exposed in a new report Depositphotos View 1 Images When choosing a protein powder, we generally want it to be low in sugar and carbohydrates, and to not taste terrible. We don’t even consider
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The CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report is often referred to as “the voice of the CDC,” a bedrock of public health where details of new outbreaks and emerging diseases are first reported. But as the Trump administration continues to reshape the agency’s work, two institutions are planning to create an alternative to the publication.
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BERLIN — Diet drinks may not be “healthier” than sugary drinks when it comes to liver health. A large UK Biobank study found that higher intakes of both sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and low- and non-SSBs (LNSSBs) were significantly associated with a higher risk of developing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). In fact, low- or
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Sara Novak October 20, 2025 Around 4% of those with long COVID are older than 65 years, the CDC estimates. But many experts believe this estimate vastly undercounts the number of seniors with long COVID because the symptoms may be confused with age-related conditions. Long COVID, which is known to speed up the aging process, adds complexity
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From Boston Dynamics’ three-fingered Atlas bot to Figure’s five-digit model. Mack DeGeurin Published Oct 19, 2025 2:00 PM EDT Though they have improved, robots hands are still far worse than a human’s. Image: Boston Dynamics Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Email addressSign up Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
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Apologies are commonly defined as “a regretful acknowledgment of an offense or failure; a formal, public statement of regret.” In healthcare, apologies offered with honesty and transparency are an essential part of addressing medical errors. An effective apology acknowledges what happened, accepts responsibility, and expresses sincere regret for the patient’s suffering. When done properly, an apology
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October 20, 202512:09 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered By Will Stone 4-Minute Listen Transcript Many people try cannabis for back pain. Now new studies from Europe show it may be an effective option. Tinnakorn Jorruang/iStockphoto/Getty Images Should I try cannabis for my back pain? It’s a question spine surgeon Richard Price says he gets at least
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