Springing forward into daylight saving time is a step back for health
Springing forward into daylight saving time is a step back for health – a neurologist explains the medical evidence, and why this shift is worse than...
How dangerous was the Ohio chemical train derailment? An environmental engineer assesses the long-term risks
peopleSeveral cars that contained hazardous chemicals burned after the Feb. 3, 2023, derailment. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Andrew J. Whelton, Purdue University Headaches and lingering chemical...
Alcohol use is widely accepted in the US, but even moderate consumption is associated with many harmful effects
Research increasingly shows that the dangers of alcohol have been downplayed and its benefits exaggerated. Nes/E+ via Getty Images Christina Mair, University of Pittsburgh Alcohol use...
What is inflammation? Two immunologists explain how the body responds to everything from stings to vaccination and why it sometimes goes wrong
Insect bites or stings, like the one on this person’s hand, are a manifestation of inflammation. Suthep Wongkhad/EyeEm via Getty Images Prakash Nagarkatti, University of South...
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