Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of your central nervous system. It cushions the brain and…
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Chronic stress contributes to cognitive decline and dementia risk – 2 healthy-aging experts explain what you can do about it
The probability of any American having dementia in their lifetime may be far greater than previously thought. For instance, a 2025 study that tracked a large sample of American adults…
A common parasite can decapitate human sperm − with implications for male fertility
Male fertility rates have been plummeting over the past half-century. An analysis from 1992 noted a steady decrease in sperm counts and quality since the 1940s. A more recent study…
Anti-trans measures don’t just target transgender men and women – a sociologist explains how ‘male’ or ‘female’ categories miss the mark for nonbinary Americans
Since his inauguration in January 2025, President Donald Trump has issued several executive orders that seek to limit federal recognition of transgender people. These orders have attempted to ban transgender…
Body size in early life associated with increased risk of colorectal cancer
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Having a greater birthweight or higher body size (typically measured using BMI) during childhood, adolescence or young adulthood is associated with an increased risk of colorectal…
Global warming may top 1.5C during 2025-2029 , experts predict
There is a 70% chance that the 2025-2029 period will be more than 1.5C hotter than pre-industrial times, World Meteorological Organization (WMO) forecasters predicted in a report on Wednesday. The…
Bedbugs may have been one of the first urban pests
The earliest cities may have had plenty of parasitic, six-legged tenants. Common bedbugs (Cimex lectularius) experienced a dramatic jump in population size around the time humans congregated in the first…
New study finds rampant non-compliance and no enforcement
Credit: Artem Podrez from Pexels Loot boxes and gacha are gambling-like products inside video games that players buy to obtain random rewards. Concerns have been raised about consumers, particularly children,…
1 in 3 youth with mental health crisis spends over 12 hours in emergency department waiting for psychiatric bed
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Approximately 1 in 3 pediatric mental health Emergency Department (ED) visits resulting in admission or transfer exceeded 12 hours, and over 1 in 8 exceeded 24…
