Alcohol is the third-leading preventable cause of cancer in the US, accounting for tens of thousands of cancer deaths per year.
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Shaken baby syndrome can cause permanent brain damage, long-term disabilities or death – a pediatrician examines the preventable tragedy Health – The Conversation
Up to 25% of infants diagnosed with abusive head trauma – otherwise known as shaken baby syndrome – die, and a substantial percentage who survive are left with long-term disabilities.
Measles cases are on the rise − here’s how to make sure you’re protected Health – The Conversation
A medical epidemiologist explains who should consider getting a booster and whether you might need to check your antibody levels.
Humans aren’t the only animals with complex culture − but researchers point to one feature that makes ours unique Science + Tech – The Conversation
Animals can learn from each other, maintaining their cultures for long periods of time. What sets people apart may be the uniquely open-ended ways we invent new ideas and share and build on them.
Insomnia can lead to heart issues − a psychologist recommends changes that can improve sleep Health – The Conversation
Insomnia and bad sleep can lead to high blood pressure and increase hormone levels and inflammation.
5 years on, true counts of COVID-19 deaths remain elusive − and research is hobbled by lack of data Health – The Conversation
Death data in the US is fragmented, incomplete and inconsistent. The consequences of undercounted deaths and lack of real-time tracking continue to be felt with each new public health crisis.
Atlantic sturgeon were fished almost to extinction − ancient DNA reveals how Chesapeake Bay population changed over centuries Science + Tech – The Conversation
Research that combined archaeology, history and ecology provides a nuanced understanding of the past that could help conservationists better plan for the future.
What causes the powerful winds that fuel dust storms, wildfires and blizzards? A weather scientist explains Science + Tech – The Conversation
One long line of powerful winds can whip up dust storms, spread wildfires, spin up tornadoes and fuel blizzards – all at the same time across different states.
Digital imperialism: How US social media firms are using American law to challenge global tech regulation Science + Tech – The Conversation
Trump Media and Rumble joining X in legal fight against the Brazilian Supreme Court marks a new era of deregulation pushes.
Cuts to research into inequality, disparities and other DEIA topics harm science Science + Tech – The Conversation
From HIV treatments to school desegregation, research into topics now considered DEIA have benefited Americans throughout history.