It felt as though everything in my life improved after undergoing a seemingly simple nasal surgery — my allergies, my sleep, even my mental state. That might not be a coincidence. Breathing through your nose, it turns out, is an underrated superpower hiding in plain sight. For as long as
There are many reasons to learn a new language: love, work, personal interest in a culture or its people. But beyond these motivations, scientific research shows that language learning also benefits overall brain health—it essentially works like mental exercise. But what actually happens in the brain when we acquire a
Providing food to the world’s most vulnerable populations is about to become significantly more difficult for the United Nations World Food Programme, the planet’s largest international agency dedicated to fighting hunger. In 2024, the organization reached more than 100 million people in need. Just five years earlier, the WFP was
A growing number of American adults with mental health conditions are turning to psychotherapy, while reliance on psychiatric medications alone is showing a notable decline, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. The findings suggest a meaningful shift in how outpatient mental health care is
The U.S. Department of Education has announced it will stop disbursing approximately $1 billion in federal grants that were being used by school districts nationwide to hire mental health professionals, including counselors and social workers. These grants were part of the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, passed in the wake
People who frequently consume ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may face a higher risk of premature death, according to a recent multi-country analysis that included the United Kingdom, the United States, and six other nations. This large-scale research has intensified global concern over the widespread and growing presence of UPFs in modern
Over the past several decades, air quality in the United States has seen significant progress, contributing to increased life expectancy and reduced respiratory conditions. However, a recent report indicates that around 156 million people — nearly half the population — still live in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution.
A growing number of older adults in the United States want to know if they are in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, and many would be willing to take a blood test to find out, according to a national survey. The poll, which is part of a report by the
As federal job cuts impact tens of thousands, they’re not the only ones facing financial insecurity. With retirement accounts fluctuating and recession worries growing, many are struggling to manage the stress tied to personal and national economic instability. Although having savings offers some protection, research indicates that additional elements—often psychological—can
When a lifeline for young, diverse scientists abruptly disappeared, many feared the damage would last their entire careers. Adelaide Tovar, a researcher at the University of Michigan studying diabetes-linked genes, once doubted she belonged in science. Growing up in poverty as the first in her family to finish high school,
The United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled that students with disabilities will face fewer legal obstacles when suing schools to enforce their educational rights. This decision lowers the legal threshold for pursuing claims under certain federal disability laws. Case centers on student with rare epilepsyThe decision stems from the case
The Atlantic hurricane season is already raising concerns among residents in vulnerable areas, particularly those still recovering from last year’s devastating storms. Flooding caused by storm surge and extreme rainfall continues to pose a growing risk to both coastal and inland communities. Rising Flood RisksThe frequency and severity of weather
Another Blow to Boeing’s Safety Reputation Boeing’s milestone of carrying its billionth passenger on the 787 Dreamliner last month was a moment of celebration for the aircraft manufacturer. However, that achievement has been overshadowed by the recent Air India crash in Ahmedabad involving the same model, casting a shadow over