New research suggests that when it comes to building muscle, our genes do most of the heavy lifting. We look […]
COVID vaccines: Rich countries have bought more than they need – here’s how they could be redistributed
In a number of wealthy countries, the number of COVID-19 vaccines ordered vastly exceeds what’s needed, while many poorer countries […]
A pandemic modeler looks back – and forward
The United States reported its first official case of COVID-19 on Jan. 21. Ten months later, more than 15 million […]
A new data-driven model shows that wearing masks saves lives – and the earlier you start, the better
Dr. Biplav Srivastava, professor of computer science at the University of South Carolina, and his team have developed a data-driven […]
People’s bodies now run cooler than ‘normal’ – even in the Bolivian Amazon
Feeling under the weather? Chances are you or your doctor will grab a thermometer, take your temperature and hope for […]
Coronavirus reinfection cases: what we know so far – and the vital missing clues
As President Trump claims that he is immune to COVID-19 and isolated reports emerge of reinfection, what is the truth […]
Cancer rates have risen, but mortality has dropped – here’s what the numbers are saying
A quarter of a century of cancer data has revealed a silent revolution in cancer medicine. Our recent study found […]
Genetically modified mosquitoes could be released in Florida and Texas – silver bullet or jumping the gun?
This summer, for the first time, genetically modified mosquitoes could be released in the U.S. On May 1, 2020, the […]
Life without diabetes – pioneering researcher’s new book
One of the world’s leading experts who developed revolutionary science demonstrating that type 2 diabetes is a reversible condition has […]
Health tips from high flyers – less ‘hustle harder’, more ‘wealthbeing’
For the past several decades, success in the popular imagination has been equated with a lifestyle of extremes. In the […]