Humans
- Health & Medicine
This scientist wants to know how racial discrimination gets ‘under the skin’
Racism could have derailed Leticia Márquez-Magaña’s path to science. Now she studies the biological impact of stress faced by underrepresented groups.
- Health & Medicine
Coronavirus most contagious before and right after symptoms emerge
Once the body starts making antibodies to the new coronavirus, it stops making 'live' virus. But beware long-lasting live virus on surfaces, scientists warn.
- Environment
Decades-long project is linking our health to the environment
Started in 1959, this California study is one of the oldest ongoing research projects in the world.
- Health & Medicine
WHO calls COVID-19 a global pandemic
The United Nations’ World Health Organization has finally called COVID-19 a global pandemic. Here’s why.
- Brain
Do you sleep enough to banish unpleasant moods?
A large, long-term study in kids has linked getting too little shuteye with mood and behavior problems.
- Health & Medicine
Answers to your questions on the new coronavirus
As SARS-CoV-2 spreads globally, researchers are looking for answers on why this novel coronavirus is so infectious and hard to control.
- Health & Medicine
Top 10 tips to stay safe during an epidemic
It’s easy to panic when you hear a global infectious outbreak is developing. But panic doesn’t help. Good hygiene does. Here’s what to do.
- Health & Medicine
What ‘community’ spread of coronavirus means
Health experts warn there are probably many undetected cases already in the United States, raising chances the disease will soon be widespread.
- Health & Medicine
Search speeds up for vaccine against the new coronavirus
Scientists are investigating unusual ways to make drugs to prevent viral infections. One may even be able to treat already sick people.
- Health & Medicine
Concussions leave clues in the blood
Athletes who suffered concussions had increased blood levels of three proteins. These proteins appear to be a chemical sign of the brain injury.
- Brain
Easily distracted? Training your brain’s activity could help
People can train their brainwaves to direct their attention, scientists have now shown. The technique may someday be able to help people focus.
- Science & Society
Do school-shooter drills hurt students more than they help?
There’s no set standard for shooter drills held at most U.S. schools. Experts are beginning to ask whether certain drills might hurt students more than they help.
