The Conversation - Health
As eastern equine encephalitis spreads, a neurologist explains how to stay safe during this latest outbreak of the 'triple E' virus - Daniel Pastula, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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How much does aging affect mental acuity? It's debatable -- Donald Jurivich, University of North Dakota1 day ago
How HIV/AIDS got its name − the words Americans used for the crisis were steeped in science, stigma and religious language -- Anthony Petro, Boston University2 days ago
New NFL helmet accessory reduces concussions − but players and fans may not be ready to embrace safety over swag -- Noah Cohan, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis2 days ago
COVID-19, flu and RSV shots − an epidemiologist explains why all three matter this fall -- Annette Regan, University of San Francisco2 days ago
Gus Walz's unbridled emotion on the DNC stage opens the door to more understanding of neurodiversity -- Sneha Kohli Mathur, University of Southern California8 days ago
Got an unaffordable or incorrect medical bill? Calling your hospital billing office will usually get you a discount -- Erin Duffy, University of Southern California8 days ago
The Nuremberg Code isn't just for prosecuting Nazis − its principles have shaped medical ethics to this day -- George J Annas, Boston University8 days ago
Mitochondria keep your brain cells alive − helping them run smoothly may protect against Parkinson's disease -- Rebecca Zhangqiuzi Fan, Florida International University and Kim Tieu, Florida International University9 days ago
Avian flu has infected dairy cows in more than a dozen states – a microbiologist explains how the virus is spreading -- Jenna Guthmiller, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus10 days ago
Drinking alcohol before conceiving a child could accelerate their aging – new research in mice -- Michael Golding, Texas A&M University10 days ago
What links aging and disease? A growing body of research says it's a faulty metabolism -- Melanie R. McReynolds, Penn State15 days ago
Why don't more politicians retire? A medical anthropologist explains how the US could benefit from a mandatory retirement age -- Matthew J. Wolf-Meyer, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute19 days ago
Infectious diseases spike when kids return to school − here's what you can do about it -- Libby Richards, Purdue University26 days ago
Menstrual cycle is a vital sign and important indicator of overall health − 2 reproductive health experts explain -- Evelina Sterling, Kennesaw State University and Margaret Louisa Stubbs, Chatham University1 month ago
Menopause treatments can help with hot flashes and other symptoms – but many people aren't aware of the latest advances -- Naomi Cahn, University of Virginia; Bridget J. Crawford, Pace University , and Emily Gold Waldman, Pace University2 months ago
Immigrant moms feel unsafe and unheard when seeking pregnancy care – here's how they'd improve Philly's health care system -- Diana Montoya-Williams, University of Pennsylvania1 month ago
Abortion restrictions harm mental health, with low-income women hardest hit -- Brad Greenwood, George Mason University; Gordon Burtch, Boston University, and Michaela R. Anderson, University of Pennsylvania1 month ago
Toxoplasma is a common parasite that causes birth defects – but the US doesn't screen for it during pregnancy -- Bill Sullivan, Indiana University1 month ago
Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – the picture is unsettling -- Ziyad Al-Aly, Washington University in St. Louis1 month ago
Boost your immune system with this centuries-old health hack: Vaccines -- Aimee Pugh Bernard, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and David Higgins, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus2 months ago
The disproportionate toll that COVID-19 took on people with diabetes continues today -- Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, UMass Amherst2 months ago
COVID-19 vaccines: CDC says people ages 65 and up should get a shot this spring – a geriatrician explains why it's vitally important -- Laurie Archbald-Pannone, University of Virginia2 months ago
COVID-19 rapid tests still work against new variants – researchers keep 'testing the tests,' and they pass -- Nathaniel Hafer, UMass Chan Medical School; Anuradha Rao, Emory University, and Apurv Soni, UMass Chan Medical School2 months ago
Stroke survivors may be saddled with an invisible disability known as spatial neglect – but a simple treatment offers significant improvement -- A.M. Barrett, UMass Chan Medical School and Kevin Houston, UMass Chan Medical School1 month ago
I want to keep my child safe from abuse − but research tells me I'm doing it wrong -- Melissa Bright, University of New Hampshire2 months ago
Florence Nightingale overcame the limits set on proper Victorian women – and brought modern science and statistics to nursing -- Melissa Pritchard, Arizona State University2 months ago
Caring for older Americans' teeth and gums is essential, but Medicare generally doesn't cover that cost -- Frank Scannapieco, University at Buffalo and Ira Lamster, Stony Brook University (The State University of New York)2 months ago
Creative arts therapy programs can help health care workers dance, write and draw their way through burnout and on-the-job stress -- Marc Moss, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Rafaela Mantelli, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus9 days ago
FDA rejects MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD treatment – a drug researcher explains the challenges psychedelics face -- Benjamin Y. Fong, Arizona State University22 days ago
Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable – addressing them could reduce dementia rates by 45% -- Eric B. Larson, University of Washington and Laura Gitlin, Drexel University25 days ago
Blood sugar fluctuations after eating play an important role in anxiety and depression -- Mary Scourboutakos, Eastern Virginia Medical School18 days ago
Hard-to-treat traumas and painful memories may be treatable with EMDR – a trauma therapist explains why it is gaining popularity -- Laurel Niep, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus19 days ago
People with physical and mobility disabilities need to work out, but there are a lot of obstacles in their way -- Alexandra Jamieson, University of Texas at Arlington10 days ago
Xylazine wounds are a growing crisis among drug users in Philly − a nurse explains potential causes and proper treatment -- Rachel McFadden, University of Pennsylvania1 month ago
Nutrition Facts labels have a complicated legacy – a historian explains the science and politics of translating food into information -- Xaq Frohlich, Auburn University1 month ago
Oral nicotine pouches deliver lower levels of toxic substances than smoking – but that doesn't mean they're safe -- Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, UMass Amherst and Nargiz Travis, Georgetown University2 months ago
Calls to US poison centers spiked after 'magic mushrooms' were decriminalized -- Christopher P. Holstege, University of Virginia and Rita Farah, University of Virginia2 months ago
Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here's what ophthalmologists say you need to know -- Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences2 months ago
Several companies are testing brain implants – why is there so much attention swirling around Neuralink? Two professors unpack the ethical issues -- Nancy S. Jecker, University of Washington and Andrew Ko, University of Washington2 months ago
A blood test that screens for multiple cancers at once promises to boost early detection -- Colin Pritchard, University of Washington2 months ago
For millions of Americans, high-speed internet is unavailable or unaffordable − a telecommunications expert explains how to bring broadband to the places that need it the most -- Christopher Ali, Penn State2 months ago
What is mpox? A microbiologist explains what's known about this smallpox cousin -- Rodney E. Rohde, Texas State University23 days ago
Racism and discrimination lead to faster aging through brain network changes, new study finds -- Negar Fani, Emory University and Nathaniel Harnett, Harvard University26 days ago
Psilocybin legislation is helping psychedelic drugs make a comeback – a drug researcher explains the challenges they face -- Benjamin Y. Fong, Arizona State University1 month ago
Diabetes and obesity can damage the liver to the point of failure – but few people know their risk of developing liver disease -- Madona Azar, UMass Chan Medical School1 month ago
Did the assault weapons ban of 1994 bring down mass shootings? Here's what the data tells us -- Michael J. Klein, New York University3 hours ago