September 16, 2022
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These high school ‘classics’ have been taught for generations – could they be on their way out?
High school students have studied many of the same books for generations. Is it time for a change? Andrew_Howe via Getty Images Andrew Newman, ... -
School start times and screen time late in the evening exacerbate sleep deprivation in US teenagers
Less than 30% of teenagers are getting the sleep they need. Mayur Kakade/Moment via Getty Images Horacio de la Iglesia, University of ...September 16, 2022 -
In states where abortion is banned, children and families already face an uphill battle
Of the 10 most child-friendly states, only one has attempted to ban abortion. Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post via Getty Images Naomi Cahn, ...September 16, 2022 -
Humans evolved with their microbiomes – like genes, your gut microbes pass from one generation to the next
The gut microbiome may also play a role in personalized medicine. nopparit/iStock via Getty Images Plus Taichi A. Suzuki, Max Planck Institute ...September 16, 2022 -
Purpose and gratitude boost academic engagement
Students who are career-driven tend to do better academically. Morsa Images via Getty Images Mariya Yukhymenko, California State University, ...September 9, 2022 -
Fears of a polio resurgence in the US have health officials on high alert – a virologist explains the history of this dreaded disease
Critical-care patients in the emergency polio ward at Haynes Memorial Hospital in Boston in August 1955. Associated Press photo Rosemary ...September 9, 2022 -
Yes, Black patients do want to help with medical research – here are ways to overcome the barriers that keep clinical trials from recruiting diverse populations
Creating a safe space for patients to ask questions and provide fully informed consent could help increase clinical trial recruitment. FatCamera/E+ ...September 9, 2022 -
The US lacks adequate education around puberty and menstruation for young people – an expert on menstrual health explains
Many young people receive limited guidance about what to expect as they near menstruation. SolStock/E+ via Getty Images Marni Sommer, Columbia ...August 29, 2022