U.S. limits on Ebola and hantavirus create worries about public health
The Trump administration has taken strict measures in response to the recent hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks, which is a noticeable shift given the president’s previous criticisms of COVID-19 restrictions. For instance, the administration mandated federal quarantine for two American passengers from a hantavirus-infected cruise ship and enforced round-the-clock monitoring for those quarantining at home. Additionally, […]
A child’s community creates a noticeable influence on their brain.
A recent study published in the journal Science reveals that socioeconomic factors significantly impact children’s brain development. Researchers analyzed over 2,300 children aged 9 and 10, discovering that elements like household income, education, and neighborhood conditions correlate with observable brain differences seen in MRI scans. Interestingly, they found that preteens raised in lower-income areas with […]
My son is not interested in learning to drive, and I hope he decides to reconsider.
Parenting Dilemma: A Teen’s Reluctance to Drive Dear Care and Feeding, My 15-year-old son isn’t interested in learning to drive. He has had the chance to work on getting his permit for over a year now, yet he’s completely against starting the process. I find this confusing. When I was 16, my friends and I […]
The Scientist Who Preferred to Remain Uninformed
Memoir from a Huntington’s Disease Advocate During my second visit with Nancy Wexler at her Manhattan home, she surprised me with a gift. It was a copy of her just-released memoir, “My Life, My Science: Pursuing a Cure for Huntington’s Disease.” The book was signed with a stamp of her signature; she can no longer […]
Scientists Find Out How Slime Mold ‘Decides’ Without a Brain
Slime Molds: Fascinating Beings with Wondrous Abilities Slime molds are, in many ways, an enigma. They aren’t genuine molds or even fungi. Most of the time, they exist either as plasmodia or amoebae, defying the rigid classifications we usually apply to life. What’s particularly intriguing about them is their ability to display behaviors that some […]
Neuroscientist shares the one ‘superfood’ he consumes daily to slow the aging process
Neuroscientist Dr. David Cox Discusses How Diet Affects Aging and His Daily ‘Superfood’ A neuroscientist and health writer recently shared insights on how our diet can influence aging. Dr. David Cox, author of *The Age Code*, revealed the single ‘superfood’ he incorporates into his daily meals to help slow down the aging process. During a […]
Dietitian Reveals What Actually Occurs When You Drink Coffee on an Empty Stomach in the Morning
For many people worldwide, the day begins with that all-important first cup of coffee, often just moments after waking up and typically on an empty stomach. But what does this mean for the body when coffee is the first thing consumed, before any other food or drink? Dr. Shannon Lavery, a dietitian and health coach […]
Ebola checks at TT borders
Ebola Precautions in Trinidad and Tobago Health Minister Dr. Lackram Bodoe has revealed that stringent border management measures are now in place in Trinidad and Tobago. Individuals arriving from nations with ongoing Ebola outbreaks will be subjected to health screenings and potential quarantine. During a statement to Parliament on Wednesday, Bodoe encouraged citizens to think […]
Measles cases in the US exceed 2,000 this year as the outbreak approaches the highest levels seen in decades.
The US has reported over 2,000 confirmed cases of measles this year, approaching the total of 2,228 cases from all of 2025. This trend indicates that this year might turn out to be the worst for measles in decades, especially as states face a decrease in federal funding for public health programs. The spread of […]
Responses to sleep and exercise based on mutations in clonal blood cell formation
Jaiswal, S. & Ebert, B. L. Clonal hematopoiesis plays a role in human aging and various diseases. Science 366, eaan4673 (2019). Jaiswal, S. et al. Investigating clonal hematopoiesis and its impact on atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. N. Engl. J. Med. 377, 111–121 (2017). Ginhoux, F. & Jung, S. Discussing the developmental pathways and tissue homeostasis of […]