Significant Figures is a series from The Conversation in which scholars explain an important number in the news. The Conversation, CC BY-ND When the Affordable Care Act, also known as…
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CDC’s ability to prevent injuries like drowning, traumatic brain injury and falls is severely compromised by Trump cuts
Much has been written about the unprecedented impact that the second Trump administration has had on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, from massive job cuts and entire programs…
Why you can salvage moldy cheese but never spoiled meat − a toxicologist advises on what to watch out for
When you open the refrigerator and find a wedge of cheese flecked with green mold, or a package of chicken that smells faintly sour, it can be tempting to gamble…
Navigating mental illness in the workplace can be tricky, but employees are entitled to accommodations
Mental health challenges can affect anyone, regardless of background or circumstance, and they are becoming more common across the United States. In 2022, a national survey found that about 60…
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines could unlock the next revolution in cancer treatment – new research
The COVID-19 mRNA-based vaccines that saved 2.5 million lives globally during the pandemic could help spark the immune system to fight cancer. This is the surprising takeaway of a new…
Does the full moon make us sleepless? A neurologist explains the science behind sleep, mood and lunar myths
Have you ever tossed and turned under a full moon and wondered if its glow was keeping you awake? For generations, people have believed that the Moon has the power…
How new foreign worker visa fees might worsen doctor shortages in rural America
There are almost 1.1 million licensed physicians in the United States. That may sound like a lot, but the country has struggled for decades to train enough physicians to meet…
