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The Air You Breathe

Scientists are working on ways to figure out if and when the air in public places like airplanes and hospitals contains dangerous microbes. >

Baby Steps for Back Pain Relief

Back pain is debilitating, and sufferers' tendency to move less can slow recovery. A program based on infants' early moves shows promise. >

Feeling Anxious or Down? Consider a Social Media Detox

Taking a break from social media sites helped young adults overcome feelings of depression and anxiety. There's one potential downside. >

Students, Take Notes for Better Recall; Use Generative AI to Dig Deeper

Taking written notes remains the best way to begin to commit new information to memory. LLMs like ChatGPT have a different role to play. >

What Golden Retrievers Can Teach Us about Human Behavior

University of Cambridge researchers analyzed golden retrievers' genes and found clear connections to canine -- and human -- behaviors. >

In Rural America: More Patients, Fewer Doctors

Fewer family doctors are choosing to practice in rural areas, even as rural populations grow. Some ideas and programs designed to help. >

Heart Problems Hiding in Plain Sight

Calculations to determine patients’ risk of heart problems often miss those at lower risk until too late. Imaging may be more accurate. >

Finger Counting Helps Build Math Skills

Don't worry if kids use their fingers to add and subtract. It not only helps them learn abstract concepts, they'll eventually outgrow it. >

A Reason to Welcome a Root Canal

It's true. As painful -- and expensive -- as this dental procedure is, it can seriously improve your long-term heart and metabolic health. >

Ultra-Processed Foods Associated with Pre-Cancerous Polyps

Colon cancer used to be seen mainly in seniors. It's now showing up in young adults. Ultra-processed foods are a factor, a new study finds. >

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