Should medical marijuana be less stringently regulated? A drug policy expert explains what’s at stakeChris Meyers, George Washington University
Innovations in asthma care can improve the health of Detroiters living with this chronic diseaseArjun Mohan, University of Michigan
All foods can fit in a balanced diet – a dietitian explains how flexibility can be healthier than dietingCharlotte Carlson, Colorado State University
Malaria researchers are getting closer to outsmarting the world’s deadliest parasiteKwesi Akonu Adom Mensah Forson, University of Virginia
Your brain can be trained, much like your muscles – a neurologist explains how to boost your brain healthJoanna Fong-Isariyawongse, University of Pittsburgh
Rheumatoid arthritis has no cure – but researchers are homing in on preventing itKevin Deane, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
New variant of the flu virus is driving surge of cases across the US and CanadaZachary W. Binder, UMass Chan Medical School
Colorado ranks among the highest states in the country for flu – an emergency room physician describes why the 2025-26 flu season is hitting hardJean Hoffman, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
New US dietary guidelines recommend more protein and whole milk, less ultraprocessed foodsCristina Palacios, Florida International University
RFK Jr. guts the US childhood vaccine schedule despite its decades-long safety recordJake Scott, Stanford University
‘Shared decision-making’ for childhood vaccines sounds empowering – but it may mean less access for families already stretched thinY. Tony Yang, George Washington University
Vaccine committee votes to scrap universal hepatitis B shots for newborns despite outcry from children’s health expertsDavid Higgins, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
New federal loan limits will worsen America’s nursing shortage and leave patients waiting longer for careKymberlee Montgomery, Drexel University and Mary Ellen Smith Glasgow, Duquesne University
As millions of Americans face a steep rise in health insurance costs, lawmakers continue a century-long battle over who should pay for health careRobert Applebaum, Miami University
FDA claims on COVID-19 vaccine safety are unsupported by reliable data – and could severely hinder vaccine accessFrank Han, University of Illinois Chicago
Why ‘unwinding’ with screens may be making us more stressed – here’s what to try insteadRobin Pickering, Gonzaga University
New Year’s resolutions usually fall by the wayside, but there is a better approach to making real changesMichele Patterson Ford, Dickinson College
CPR on TV is often inaccurate – but watching characters jump to the rescue can still save real livesBeth Hoffman, University of Pittsburgh
Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it’s not a cure-allKristen Marie Beavers, Wake Forest 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
‘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
Buying a gift for a loved one with cancer? Here’s why you should skip the fuzzy socks and give them meals or help with laundry insteadEllen T. Meiser, University of Hawaii at Hilo
How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignityJoslyn Brenton, Ithaca College; Alyssa Tindall, Ursinus College, and Senbagam Virudachalam, University of Pennsylvania
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
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
How one Florida program reduced preterm births – and how it could serve as a model for other communitiesLoveline Chizobam Phillips, George Mason University and Faye Taxman, George Mason University
