US/World Stories
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Minority Women’s Belief That Cancer Is 'Fate' May Have Bad Consequences
A different view on cancer could lead to fewer screenings and a higher likelihood of missed diagnoses. -
Pope Francis OKs Contraception For Those With Zika Risk
The church has always shunned contraception, but this is a special circumstance. -
Opioid Overdoses Aren’t The Only Ones That Have Surged Recently
Though media focuses on opioid overdoses, benzodiazepine overdoses are a public health issue as well. -
As Pollution Levels Rise, So Does Stroke Risk
Stroke may seem unrelated to climate change, but the two may have a link. -
Where Men Prefer Brains Over Beauty In The World
Some of the traits we find attractive have biological reasons behind them, but how does our social environment change what we look for in a partner? -
This Is Why Americans Aren’t Living As Long As They Should Be
Injury deaths are a big part of why the United States can't compete with other high-income countries' life expectancy rates. -
Contrary To Popular Belief, The Plague May Have Been In Europe For Centuries
Y. pestis, the bacteria responsible for the infamous Black Death, may have been lingering in Europe for years, reemerging as pandemics throughout history. -
Tweeting About HIV Encourages People To Get Tested
High-risk groups who are transparent on social media can increase the likelihood of HIV testing. -
Canadian Ebola Vaccine To Be Tested In Europe, Gabon, Kenya
An Ebola vaccine produced in Canada will be tested on healthy volunteers in Europe, Gabon, and Kenya. -
The Science Behind Why We Like Sad Music
A sad song can make us feel nostalgic by empathizing with the singer without any real-world implications. -
US Nurse Fights Maine Quarantine Over Ebola Fears
Nurse Kaci Hickox, who returned to the U.S. from West Africa, said she would fight a mandatory quarantine in Maine after testing negative for Ebola. -
4 Ways Science Can Predict If You'll Die Early
Many of us fear aging and death, but scientists have discovered ways to predict when it'll happen anyway.
