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‘Summers used to be hot, but not like this’ — Extreme heat disproportionately affects Pittsburgh’s Black residents

NOAH WHITELEATHER IS CEO OF NOAH WHITELEATHER, LLC. HE’S LOST REVENUE DUE TO THE EXTREME HEAT THIS SUMMER, AS GRASS HAS DRIED UP AND...

We reviewed the health habits of centenarians. These 4 things could lead to a longer life

Adobe Stock Photo by Zhaoli Dai-Keller, UNSW Sydney and Perminder Sachdev, UNSW Sydney The number of centenarians around the world rose from 151,000 in 2000 to...

You don’t need a doctor to get more physically active – here are 10 simple steps you can take by yourself

SB Arts Media/Shutterstock by Nerys M Astbury, University of Oxford We all know physical activity has many health benefits, including for mental health. It helps manage...

What’s the difference between ‘strep throat’ and a sore throat? We’re developing a vaccine for one of them

Prostock-studio/Shutterstock by Kim Davis, Murdoch Children's Research Institute; Alma Fulurija, Telethon Kids Institute, and Myra Hardy, Murdoch Children's Research Institute What’s the difference? is a new...

Sports in extreme heat: How high school athletes can safely prepare for the start of practice, and the warning signs of heat illness

Contact practices generate body heat, and full pads and helmets hold that heat in. More than 50 high school football players died from heat...

The joy of birdwatching: research shows it can improve mental health and foster a sense of wellbeing

KANGWANS/Shutterstock by Jolanta Burke, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences The mental health benefits of being in nature have long been acknowledged, whether through activities...

We know what to eat to stay healthy. So why is it so hard to make the right choices?

Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock by Nina Van Dyke, Victoria University, Australia A healthy diet protects us against a number of chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer. From...

Taking too many medications can pose health risks. Here’s how to avoid them

You shouldn’t hesitate to ask your doctor about the risks and benefits of each medication prescribed. Adobe Stock Photo by Caroline Sirois, Université Laval When we...

Detroit’s legacy of housing inequity has caused long-term health impacts − these policies can help mitigate that harm

More than half of Detroiters rent Detroit’s aging housing stock. Suzanne Tucker/Getty Images by Roshanak Mehdipanah, University of Michigan; Kate Brantley, University of Michigan, and...

Even short trips to space can change an astronaut’s biology

Crew members from the Inspiration4 mission. New research looks at the biological effects of their short trip to space. SpaceX, CC BY-NC  − a new...

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