The Need for Health Care Reform
In an opinion piece, News Team member Cora Bainum argues for reorienting American healthcare toward prevention.
Challenging the Popularity of Supplements
New in Exploring Health's longform vertical: Cora Barnum uncovers the pervasive myths and real risks of America's fixation on dietary supplements, urging a return to fundamental nutrition over quick-fix solutions.
Back to Basics: Eating Traditionally
News Team member Cora Bainum suggests that embracing simple, traditional dietary habits may hold the key to a sustainable future. As recent research bridges the gap between health and environmental sustainability, it's clear that conscious food choices can impact both personal wellbeing and the planet.
Weekly Health Digest: Abortion Access, Respiratory Illness in Dogs, Systemic Barriers for the Homeless, and Indoor Air Pollution
New from the News Team: Focusing on the critical issues of abortion access, the rise of respiratory illness in dogs, systemic barriers faced by the homeless, and the often-overlooked dangers of indoor air pollution.
Weekly Health Digest: Newborn DNA, Hybrid Baby Monkey, First Eye and Partial Face Transplant, Antidepressants and Sexual Health, and Ending TB
New from the News Team: Explore the ethics of newborn DNA sampling, the science of a hybrid baby monkey, and a medical milestone with the first whole eye and partial face transplant. We also discuss the impact of antidepressants on sexual health and the global efforts to end tuberculosis.
Weekly Health Digest: Climate and Food Waste, NBA Science, Chimpanzee Menopause, Counterfeit Ozempic, Burnout, and COVID-19 Vaccination
New from the News Team: Explore topics from the environmental repercussions of food waste and the intriguing science behind the NBA, to the unexpected phenomenon of chimpanzee menopause. Uncover challenges like the rise of counterfeit Ozempic pens, healthcare workers' increasing burnout, and the decline in Americans updating their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Weekly Health Digest: AI Advancements, Microplastics in Water, Anti-obesity Drugs, Guaranteed Mental Health Coverage, Healthcare Workers’ Strike, and Bird Flu-Resistant Chickens
New from the News Team: Spotlighting the latest in AI developments and strategies against microplastics polluting our waters. Explore new anti-obesity drug breakthroughs, the push for assured mental health coverage, the unfolding Kaiser Permanente workers' strike, and the innovation of bird flu-resistant chickens.
Health Beyond the Blog: The Huberman Lab
Cora Bainum recommends tuning into 'The Huberman Lab' podcast for a grounded and scientifically-backed insight into health and science. Hosted by Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist from Stanford's School of Medicine, the show masterfully balances in-depth science with relatable real-life examples.
Weekly Health Digest: Pig Heart, NFL, Antibiotics, Drug Shortage, Research, and a New Weapon Against Mosquitos
New from the News Team: Delve into our latest Health Digest, highlighting groundbreaking advances like pig heart transplants and innovative strategies against mosquitoes, while also probing questions about the NFL's artificial turf and the challenges of drug shortages. Join the discussion on making antibiotics profitable and the urgent call for inclusivity in research.
Weekly Health Digest: Abortion Access, Cold Medication, Rare Amoeba Infection, Residency Requirements, and AI in Health
New from the News Team: Explore the complexities of modern healthcare, from the debates surrounding abortion access and residency requirements to the intricacies of cold medication, rare amoeba infections, and the revolutionary role of AI in health.