WELLNESS / PUBLIC HEALTH

Turning the Tide on Plastic Pollution

State bans on plastic bags cut the plastic waste found along shorelines by almost half in some places. Some laws had a bigger effect. >

An At-Home Test for the Human Papilloma Virus

HPV infections can lead to cervical cancer. Testing for the virus at home is a good option for women in underserved and rural communities. >

‘MAGA’ Backers Like Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ — Until They Learn of Health Consequences

Even Republicans are finding less to like when they learn that many local hospitals will close and millions will lose Medicaid coverage. >

Know Your Numbers

Do you know what your blood pressure is? Or your cholesterol or blood sugar? Many don't, but this ups your risk of a stroke or heart attack. >

Phthalates and the Heart

Phthalates used to manufacture certain plastics raise the risk of heart disease. There are a number of ways you can reduce your exposure. >

How the Virus Behind COVID19 Reached Humans

Animals like civets, infected by bats and sold for fur and meat, seem to have transmitted the coronavirus to humans, not a lab leak. >

The Time to Change Unhealthy Habits

Young adults may get away with habits like smoking and drinking for a while, but by 35 or so, they begin to take a serious toll on health. >

NIH Slashed Science Funding Across States That Backed Trump

The funding cuts to the NIH have upended research in red states as well as blue. It may take years to get investigations back up to speed. >

The Shingles Vaccine Could Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

Seniors who received the shingles vaccine when it first came out had lower rates of dementia as they aged than adults who were unvaccinated. >

Pets Bring Big Benefits

Having a pet is good for you. They can keep you fit and ease stress. In fact their emotional value is equal to that of a really big raise. >

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