Why are people from some states so much healthier than others? Despite what you may hear, it’s not just about genetics or poor choices.
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The party’s promise to be all things to all people has hit a wall.
At less than 2 years old, children of mothers with increasing depressive symptoms can show signs of added stress and quicker cellular aging.
No one will be turned away at the emergency room because of the shutdown. But it will take the government longer to respond to public health crises.
Adding a bit of fungus to the initial ingredient list might be one way to endow concrete with the ability to fill in any bits of damage that occur, without the need for human intervention.
Older relatives often object to younger people using their smartphones and tablets during family gatherings. But digital devices can connect distant relatives year-round.
Many cities lack the resources to analyze their own vast troves of administrative data.
If Americans become less healthy and have less access to health care, then everyone loses.
The Baha'i faith originated in Iran and today has 100,000 communities across the globe, including the United States. Here is their history.
Why do tech companies care so much about self-driving cars? If drivers no longer need to pay attention to the road, they can use their mobile devices even more.
After taking a class in which they give money away, students get more interested in donating to and volunteering at local nonprofits.
The Trump administration is considering requests from hunters to import wildlife trophies (body parts) on a case-by-case basis. Does this approach promote conservation or threaten endangered species?
A demographer at Penn State surveyed Puerto Ricans on the mainland to see if they had plans to return to the island.
Remember that story about the molecule found in turkey that makes you drowsy? Research shows it’s a myth – tryptophan doesn’t cause you to nod off, but it may be connected to cooperation.
Several studies suggest that suicide rates in the US vary along geographic patterns.
Sayfullo Saipov, the suspect in the Manhattan bike path attack, wasn’t a devout Muslim. He cursed and came late to prayers. A terrorism expert explains why such a man may want to be a martyr.
As artificial intelligence technology becomes more capable, it threatens more types of jobs – like lawyers, bureaucrats and managers. What social upheaval will happen if those people can’t find work?
Long after the hurricane’s over and the power comes back, residents can still experience lasting mental health issues.
Researchers have long been looking for clues into how to treat triple negative breast cancer. Could fighter blood cells that infiltrate the tumor provide insight?
Support for asserting Japan’s military might in response to threats from North Korea and China may destabilize the region.
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