Health & Medicine

Health & Medicine

Losing control over sugar

A common pollutant and sweetener mess with important hormones.

Environment

‘Nonstick’ chemicals may undercut value of vaccinations

Chemicals used to make fabrics stain resistant and pans stick resistant are showing up everywhere — including in kids. One big downside: New data show they can keep vaccines from working well.

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Packing Fat Addtional Information

Health & Medicine

Food for Life Additional Information

Microbes

Surprisingly hardy flu germs

Flu-causing viruses may live for days or even months outside the body.

Health & Medicine

Worms, your unlikely allies

Parasites show promise in treating immune disorders.

Health & Medicine

A viral sniff

A common virus may get to the brain through the nose.

Health & Medicine

Blood does a body good

Studies of the superfluid aid in the prevention and treatment of diseases.

Health & Medicine

Fats encourage overeating

Scientists find that fats push an “eat more” button in rats.

Health & Medicine

Gut Instinct

New mouse study reveals a connection between intestinal bacteria and behavior.

Health & Medicine

Microbes in the music

A new study finds germs linger on musical instruments.

Health & Medicine

Sunlight worsens jet pollution

Chemical reactions caused by the sun’s rays worsen air pollution from idling jets at airports.