Health & Medicine

  1. Genetics

    This young biologist looked for links between diet and dyslexia

    Thermo Fisher JIC finalist Giselle Drewett wanted to know how lifestyle might influence a gene related to dyslexia.

    By Maria Temming
  2. Plants

    Microbes give plants a way to make ‘meaty’ nutrients

    Enzymes from animals helped a test plant make two nutrients essential for a balanced diet. Normally, those nutrients would only be found in meat.

    By Skyler Ware
  3. Health & Medicine

    Can you really die of a broken heart?

    Death by heartbreak doesn't just happen in stories. In real life, severe stress can cause takotsubo syndrome — a sometimes fatal heart problem.

    By Bethany Brookshire
  4. Earth

    Scientists Say: Avulsion

    As rivers seek out easier routes to the sea, path reroutes can transform our world. This is ‘avulsion’ refers to in geology. In medicine, the word can describe injuries.

    By Katie Grace Carpenter
  5. Health & Medicine

    U.S. teen tobacco use has hit a record low

    In 2024, tobacco use among middle- and high-school students reached a record low. But new vapes and nicotine-based products keep coming.

    By Aimee Cunningham
  6. Brain

    Ouch! The pain of pulled hair registers superfast

    A hair pull is detected by a protein used to sense light touches. It also travels faster than most other types of pain.

    By Laura Sanders
  7. Humans

     Is synthetic food dye bad for kids? Here’s what the science says

    California is banning some food dyes in school meals. Though FDA says the dyes are safe, some studies show they may alter kids’ behavior.

    By Sophie Hartley
  8. Tech

    A man silenced by paralysis got his ‘voice’ back, thanks to AI

    New computer-linked brain implants offer hope to those who have lost the ability to speak or move.

    By Jennifer Junghans
  9. Life

    Scientists Say: Organoid

    Lab-grown organ models mimic the functions of real organs and may open doors to a future of personalized medical care.

    By Katie Grace Carpenter
  10. Health & Medicine

    Why you shouldn’t just brush off dandruff

    Research points to certain yeast and bacteria as culprits behind some dandruff. Special shampoos or prescription cleansers can help.

    By Kathiann Kowalski
  11. Health & Medicine

    Science works to demystify hair and help it behave

    Research explores new ways to classify hair — from loose curls to tight coils — along with ways to control it and improve its looks and health.

    By Kathiann Kowalski
  12. Brain

    Here’s why being creative is good for your brain

    Neuroarts, a new field of science, is finding that exposure to arts can improve learning, behavior and mental health.

    By Avery Elizabeth Hurt
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