Part of soccer’s beauty lies in its unpredictability. Already in World Cup 2026, we have seen Morocco tie with five-time champion Brazil and Australia overturn the odds by beating Turkey.…
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Quartz countertops are driving a public health crisis in the US – 2 occupational health experts explain the surge of lung transplants and lawsuits
If you walk into a Costco, Home Depot or Lowe’s and order a countertop for your kitchen renovation, the store will likely contract with a local fabrication shop, instructing them…
First new US sunscreen ingredient since 1999 approved by FDA – a skin scientist explains how bemotrizinol works
As summer in the U.S. heats up, people become more diligent about protecting their skin from the Sun. Another option for doing so will soon be available. On June 9,…
Rural areas lag behind in cancer treatment and prevention – even as rich, urban areas increasingly leave dying from cancer in the rearview
Cancer in the United States experienced a dramatic turnaround in 1991. Prior to that year, cancer deaths had been increasing for decades, peaking at 215 deaths per 100,000 people, meaning…
US immigration policies interfere with prenatal care and parenting choices, hurting people and communities
Late in her pregnancy in the fall of 2025, Jacqueline, a Guatemalan immigrant living in North Florida, began planning for labor alone. After her husband was detained and deported by…
Who was the first transgender person?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Who was the first transgender…
Using cannabis for sleep isn’t harmless – a neurologist explains how it can trap people in a cycle of dependency
For millions of people, cannabis has become the unofficial prescription for lost sleep. But what feels like a solution may be quietly making the problem worse. Consider these two cases:…
How Colorado hospitals are caring for pregnant patients with substance use disorders by overcoming stigma
The obstetrics staff was surprised the first time it happened in June 2025. A pregnant woman who was dependent on methamphetamine arrived at the hospital in labor. She showed an…
How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health
Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, the workforce at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has weathered uncertainty and change. Mass firings, communication freezes, political interference…
Dads today talk more freely with their teens about sex and relationships
For many dads, talking with their teenager about sex and relationships can feel like a minefield. Popular culture doesn’t provide many good examples of how to have these conversations, and…
