New insights into sperm metabolism could transform infertility treatments
Michigan State University scientists have pinpointed the molecular “switch” that supercharges sperm for their final sprint to an egg – a breakthrough that could reshape
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Government shutdown threatens food aid program relied on by millions of families
Experts say a food aid program that helps 6 million low-income mothers and young children will run out of federal money unless the government shutdown
Want to feel calmer? How 20 minutes outside will help
Spending just 20 minutes in nature can lower blood pressure, heart rate and stress levels.
Jonathan Toews returns to NHL with hometown Jets after being out 2 seasons with long COVID
The spotlight was on Jonathan Toews when the Winnipeg Jets skated onto the ice for their opener against Dallas
Don’t toss those veggie scraps—they might be healthier than you think
What was once tossed into compost bins could soon help grow stronger crops and even support human health, new research suggests.
HEPA purifiers alone may not be enough to reduce viral exposure in schools
School is in session, and viral illness is on the rise. A new study suggests that lowering exposure to respiratory viruses in classrooms isn’t as
Portable SERS test detects harmful bacteria in beef within minutes
A breakthrough method combines silver nanoparticles and Raman spectroscopy for quick detection of foodborne pathogens in beef, improving safety standards.
Social media food shows like Mukbang are changing how people eat
The rise of digital food shows is reshaping eating behaviors in Korea, with significant effects on dining out and late-night eating in single-person households.
Drinking soft drinks may fuel depression by altering gut bacteria
A study links soft drink consumption to increased depression risk, highlighting gut microbiome changes, particularly in women. Learn more about the findings.
Cops on Ketamine? Largely Unregulated Mental Health Treatment Faces Hurdles
If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.”
Trump Called Digital Equity Act ‘Racist.’ Now Internet Money for Rural Americans Is Gone.
Megan Waiters can recite the stories of dozens of people she has helped connect to the internet in western Alabama. A 7-year-old who couldn’t do
KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Starting To Feel the Shutdown’s Bite
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly
How much caffeine is safe during pregnancy? New review finds no clear threshold
Caffeine’s impact on pregnancy is nuanced; moderate consumption may not lead to major complications, but risks to fetal growth persist without a safe threshold.
Can too much exercise strain the heart?
The concept of ‘heartbeat consumption’ is introduced as a valuable metric that provides insights into the possible adverse effects of intense exercise.