The intensity and perfectionism that drive Olympic athletes also put them at high risk for eating disordersEmily Hemendinger, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people, as James Van Der Beek’s death reminds us – cancer experts explain ways to decrease your riskChristopher Lieu, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Andrea Dwyer, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Addiction affects your brain as well as your body – that’s why detoxing is just the first stage of recoveryEmma Fenske, DO, Oregon Health & Science University
Trump’s EPA decides climate change doesn’t endanger public health – the evidence says otherwiseJonathan Levy, Boston University; Howard Frumkin, University of Washington; Jonathan Patz, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Vijay Limaye, University of Wisconsin-Madison
FDA rejects Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application - for reasons with no basis in the lawAna Santos Rutschman, Villanova University
You’ve reached your weight loss goal on GLP-1 medications – what now?Amy J. Sheer, University of Florida
US experiencing largest measles outbreak since 2000 – 5 essential reads on the risks, what to do and what’s coming nextAlla Katsnelson, The Conversation
Confused by the new dietary guidelines? Focus on these simple, evidence-based shifts to lower your chronic disease riskMichael I Goran, University of Southern California
Should medical marijuana be less stringently regulated? A drug policy expert explains what’s at stakeChris Meyers, George Washington University
New variant of the flu virus is driving surge of cases across the US and CanadaZachary W. Binder, UMass Chan Medical School
Federal and state authorities are taking a 2-pronged approach to make it harder to get an abortionNaomi Cahn, University of Virginia and Sonia Suter, George Washington University
Why is US health care still the most expensive in the world after decades of cost-cutting initiatives?Patrick Aguilar, Washington University in St. Louis
Medicare is experimenting with having AI review claims – a cost-saving measure that could risk denying needed careGrace Mackleby, University of Southern California and Jeff Marr, Brown University
US exit from the World Health Organization marks a new era in global health policy – here’s what the US, and world, will loseJordan Miller, Arizona State University
RFK Jr. guts the US childhood vaccine schedule despite its decades-long safety recordJake Scott, Stanford University
Whether it’s yoga, rock climbing or Dungeons & Dragons, taking leisure to a high level can be good for your well-beingEmily Messina, Florida International University
All foods can fit in a balanced diet – a dietitian explains how flexibility can be healthier than dietingCharlotte Carlson, Colorado State University
Your brain can be trained, much like your muscles – a neurologist explains how to boost your brain healthJoanna Fong-Isariyawongse, University of Pittsburgh
Why ‘unwinding’ with screens may be making us more stressed – here’s what to try insteadRobin Pickering, Gonzaga University
Texas cities have some of the highest preterm birth rates in the US, highlighting maternal health crisis nationwideKobi V. Ajayi, Texas A&M University
I treat menopause and its symptoms, and hormone replacement therapy can help – here’s the science behind the FDA’s decision to remove warningsGenevieve Hofmann, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Back pain during pregnancy is often dismissed as a passing discomfort − a nurse explains why it should be taken seriously and treatedJulie Vignato, University of Iowa
Fetal autopsies could help prevent stillbirths, but too often they are used to blame mothers for pregnancy lossJill Lens, University of Iowa
3 years after abortion rights were overturned, contraception access is at riskCynthia H. Chuang, Penn State and Carol S. Weisman, Penn State
Viral outbreaks are always on the horizon – here are the viruses an infectious disease expert is watching in 2026Patrick Jackson, University of Virginia
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines could unlock the next revolution in cancer treatment – new researchAdam Grippin, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Christiano Marconi, University of Florida
COVID-19 vaccines for kids are mired in uncertainty amid conflicting federal guidanceDavid Higgins, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
5 years on, true counts of COVID-19 deaths remain elusive − and research is hobbled by lack of dataDylan Thomas Doyle, University of Colorado Boulder
5 years of COVID-19 underscore value of coordinated efforts to manage disease – while CDC, NIH and WHO face threats to their ability to respond to a crisisKatherine A. Foss, Middle Tennessee State University
A growing nursing shortage is made worse by nurses’ daily challenges of patients and their families rolling their eyes, yelling and strikingCarolyn Dickens, University of Illinois Chicago
Rheumatoid arthritis has no cure – but researchers are homing in on preventing itKevin Deane, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
‘Are you married?’ Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatmentJill Inderstrodt, Indiana University
Doulas play essential roles in reproductive health care – and more states are beginning to recognize itAdetola F. Louis-Jacques, University of Florida and Seun Mauton Ajoseh, University of Florida
Best way for employers to support employees with chronic mental illness is by offering flexibilitySherry Thatcher, University of Tennessee and Emily Rosado-Solomon, Babson College
How to keep dementia from robbing your loved ones of their sense of personhood – tips for caregiversR. Amanda Cooper, University of Connecticut
Why you can salvage moldy cheese but never spoiled meat − a toxicologist advises on what to watch out forBrad Reisfeld, Colorado State University
People abused by intimate partners have worse asthma – but researchers are still untangling the reasons behind this surprising linkAnne P. DePrince, University of Denver and Eileen Wang, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Yes, ADHD diagnoses are rising, but that doesn’t mean it’s overdiagnosedCarol Mathews, University of Florida and Stephen V. Faraone, SUNY Upstate Medical University
PFAS in pregnant women’s drinking water puts their babies at higher risk, study findsDerek Lemoine, University of Arizona; Ashley Langer, University of Arizona, and Bo Guo, University of Arizona
Zombies, jiangshi, draugrs, revenants − monster lore is filled with metaphors for public healthTom Duszynski, Indiana University
Recent studies prove the ancient practice of nasal irrigation is effective at fighting the common coldMary J. Scourboutakos, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University
FDA recall of blood pressure pills due to cancer-causing contaminant may point to higher safety risks in older generic drugsC. Michael White, University of Connecticut
Reddit and TikTok - with the help of AI - are reshaping how researchers understand substance useLayla Bouzoubaa, Drexel University
Focused sound energy holds promise for treating cancer, Alzheimer’s and other diseasesRichard J. Price, University of Virginia
How 3D printing is personalizing health careAnne Schmitz, University of Wisconsin-Stout and Daniel Freedman, University of Wisconsin-Stout
Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to knowAllan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Stroke survivors can counterintuitively improve recovery by strengthening their stronger arm – new researchCandice Maenza, Penn State and Robert Sainburg, Penn State
Antibiotic resistance could undo a century of medical progress – but four advances are changing the storyAndré O. Hudson, Rochester Institute of Technology
Eating less ultraprocessed food supports healthier aging, new research showsMoul Dey, South Dakota State University
Exposure to neighborhood violence leads some Denver teens to use tobacco and alcohol earlier, new study showsAnna Maria Santiago, Michigan State University and Iris Margetis, Michigan State University
Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people, as James Van Der Beek’s death reminds us – cancer experts explain ways to decrease your riskChristopher Lieu, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Andrea Dwyer, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
