Month: June 2022

While the concentrations are low, the chemicals are potentially dangerous and some are linked to cancer risk, the researchers found. View original article Contributor: Elena Shao

With Roe v. Wade overturned, states banning abortion are looking to prevent the distribution of abortion medication. Brazil shows the possible consequences. View original article Contributor: Stephanie Nolen

After the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last week that it would order e-cigarette giant Juul Labs to stop selling its products in the U.S., my inbox flooded with emails from public-health groups applauding the decision. The CEO of the American Lung Association called it “long overdue and most welcome.” The CEO of … Read more

(London) — The World Health Organization (WHO) said the escalating monkeypox outbreak in more than 50 countries should be closely monitored but does not warrant being declared a global health emergency. In a statement Saturday, a WHO emergency committee said many aspects of the outbreak were “unusual” and acknowledged that monkeypox—which is endemic in some … Read more

Exercise, good posture and talk therapy can all be excellent treatments. View original article Contributor: Hallie Levine

Researchers found concerning gaps in research related to three of the most important ailments: cardiovascular disease, psychiatric disorders and cancer. View original article Contributor: Erin Blakemore

A new generation of scientists is growing up with CRISPR technology. Here’s how some high school students learn to edit genes. View original article Contributor: Eleanor Lutz

What do infectious diseases, T-cells, tomatoes, heart failure, sickle cell anemia and sorghum harvests have in common? View original article Contributor: Oliver Whang

The gene-editing technology has led to innovations in medicine, evolution and agriculture — and raised profound ethical questions about altering human DNA. View original article Contributor: Carl Zimmer