Imagining the physics of George R.R. Martin’s fictional universe
"The fictional virus is really just an excuse to justify the world of Wild Cards, the characters who inhabit it, and the plot lines that spin out from their actions."
The 16 best nutritionist-backed protein bars we tested for every diet
Now, it’s time to revisit that deep-dive into all the different brands and ingredients that are expert-backed to help you up your protein count in a healthy, balanced way — whether you’re looking for a pre-workout boost before hitting your rowing machine and treadmill or are looking to swap out unhealthy boxes in your pantry.
Advancements in neural implant research enhance durability
A team of researchers from the Bioelectronics Section led by Dr. Vasiliki (Vasso) Giagka, address this challenge by studying the degradation mechanisms of silicon ICs in the body and by coating them with soft PDMS elastomers to form body-fluid barriers that offer long-term protection to implantable chips.
Multilingualism improves crucial cognitive functions in autistic children, study finds
Conducted initially at the University of Miami, the study recruited more than 100 autistic and non-autistic children ages 7 to 12 from both monolingual and multilingual households.
Listen: NPR and Explore How Racism and Violence Hurt Health
Silence in Sikeston is a multimedia collaboration with Retro Report and GBH’s WORLD that includes a limited-series podcast about the public health consequences of systemic bias and a documentary film diving into how this rural community addresses the trauma from these killings.
Africa: Better roads promote greater dietary diversity
"However, it is certainly not necessary for every small farm to grow all of the products they need for a healthy diet themselves," says Matin Qaim, who is also a member of the transdisciplinary research area (TRA) "Sustainable Futures" and the PhenoRob Cluster of Excellence.
For Many Rural Women, Finding Maternity Care Outweighs Concerns About Abortion Access
In Oregon, during the months just before the Baker City closure was announced, Democratic state lawmakers were focused on a proposed pilot program that would launch two mobile reproductive health care clinics in rural areas.
Preclinical study finds surges in estrogen promote binge drinking in females
The hormone estrogen regulates binge drinking in females, causing them to "pregame" -- consume large quantities of alcohol in the first 30 minutes after it's offered, according to a preclinical study led by scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine.
Hospital mergers and acquisitions rarely improve health care value or reduce prices
A Systematic Review of Integration Strategies Across the U.S. Healthcare System Shows No Consistent Improvement in Price, Cost Reduction, or Quality of Care.