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Malaria surge due to climate change may not be as bad as feared

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Scientists have had limited understanding of how temperature affects malaria's spread. New research changes that.

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Do backyard or commercial chicken farms have more salmonella?

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New research could help small and larger farms understand more about the spread of Salmonella in their respective systems.

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‘Sunny day flooding’ increases fecal bacteria in coastal waters

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"Sunny day flooding," which occurs during high tides, increases the levels of fecal bacteria in coastal waters, a new study shows.

‘Magic mushrooms’ may safely treat depression

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"Magic mushrooms" may offer a safe alternative to traditional medications that treat anxiety and depression.

Tuesday, Apr 23

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How you can reverse insulin resistance

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An expert discusses the basics of insulin resistance, how the condition affects your health, and the steps you can take to reverse it.

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Study challenges benefits of intermittent fasting

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Both time-restricted eating and regularly planned meals led to similar weight loss results, suggesting that total calories may be more important than meal timing

New method safely recruits immune cells to fight cancer

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Researchers have developed a new way to safely boost immune cells to fight cancer without harming healthy cells.

Community pharmacies can help people quit smoking

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Community pharmacists may play a crucial role in helping people without access to tobacco cessation programs quit smoking.

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Sinking land is a problem for cities all over the world

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Sinking land may affect nearly 270 million urban residents in China. Researchers say the problem is global, too.

Antarctic sea warming contributes to rising sea levels in North Atlantic

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Human-induced environmental changes around Antarctica are contributing to sea level rise in the North Atlantic, researchers find.

Monday, Apr 22

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3 answers on the EPA plan to fight ‘forever chemicals’ in water

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The EPA has imposed its first regulations limiting chemicals called PFAS, or forever chemicals, in drinking water. An expert fills you in.

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Making picky eaters clean their plates can backfire

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Struggling with a picky eater? Experts have tips to help make sure your kids are getting the healthy food they need.

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Nanoparticles could help patients with MS, ALS, and Parkinson’s

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Researchers say it's possible for nanoparticles to go through the digestive system and deliver medicine directly to the brain tissue.

Sense of belonging can help prevent teen suicide

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A feeling of belonging at school and in the community can play an important role in suicide prevention among high-risk teens, research finds.

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How authoritarian regimes control the internet

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A new study shows differences in the structure of the internet between democracies and autocratic countries.

People see more of their own biases in algorithms

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"Algorithms can codify and amplify human bias, but algorithms also reveal structural biases in our society."

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Analysis: Divisive diagnosis from George Floyd case exploits racial stereotypes

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"Excited delirium" perpetuates racial stereotypes and justifies police brutality. A new study bolsters efforts to discredit it.

Friday, Apr 19

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What you should know about rising measles cases

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Cases of measles, a highly contagious and deadly disease, are surging in parts of the US. Experts fill you in on what you need to know.

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Climate change will increse value of rooftop solar panels

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For many US households, increased earnings from rooftop solar panels could total up to hundreds of dollars yearly by the end of the century.

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Teen stress may boost risk of postpartum depression later

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Stress during adolescence may increase risk of postpartum depression in adulthood, a new study with mice finds.

Doctor-parent chats can keep kids safe from injuries

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When pediatricians simply talk to parents about preventing childhood injuries, it can help families keep kids safer, a new study shows.

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Coal trains carry health risks along with cargo

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Freight trains carrying coal pose a health risk to communities living near rail lines, according to new research.

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‘Electronic tongue’ tastes when white wine goes bad

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An "electronic tongue" successfully identified signs of white wine going bad weeks before human experts did.

Thursday, Apr 18

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Tweaked science textbook diagrams boost student understanding

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Simple changes to science textbook diagrams can boost undergrads' understanding of biology concepts, a new study shows.

Why do we die? Do we have to?

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In this episode of the Big Brains podcast, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist explains how our quest to slow aging is becoming a reality.

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How can physics become more diverse?

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A new study explores ways to make the culture of physics more diverse and inclusive.

This year’s cicada invasion will be double trouble

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For the first time in more than 200 years, two broods of cicadas will emerge from the ground at the same time. Here's what you should know.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Immigration benefits local economies, including wages

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Immigration boosts local wages and having neighbors of foreign descent can reduce prejudice, according to new research.

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Childhood trauma may stymie muscle function later

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Traumatic experiences during childhood may get "under the skin" later in life, impairing the muscle function of people as they age.

Genome unveils coffee’s prehistoric origins

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Researchers have created what they say is the highest-quality reference genome to date of the world's most popular coffee species, Arabica.