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Knowable Magazine reports on how harnessing the heater to attract pollinators may have first happened more than 300 million years ago, before the grand explosion of diversity in pollinating insects—before butterflies, before bees—and before the dramatic rise of flowering plants.

Knowable Magazine shares how studies show psychological strain can accelerate tumors and asks if beta blockers slow them down.

Dimora Medical reports that many first aid kits are outdated. Essential additions include biofilm-disrupting cleansers for better wound care.

Hone Health shares research-backed strategies women over 40 can take to reduce their cholesterol levels.

The Trace  reports new data from the CDC shows that gun violence remains a stubborn presence across the country, with 93,022 shooting injuries treated in hospitals from 2018 to 2023.

GoodRx reveals that while most women spend less than $50 a month on menopause-related treatments, cost remains a major barrier, leading some to delay care or forgo treatment altogether.

GoodRx says that with the support of a healthcare team, a clear transition plan, and a few cost-saving tools, you can make the process of switching from a compounded GLP-1 to a brand-name GLP-1 smoother, safer, and more affordable.

SaveHealth explores how consumers are leveraging discount card platforms to save money while working with or around their insurance coverage.

Knowable Magazine reports that as birds’ traditional resting and nesting spots become inhospitable by the blistering pace of climate change, there is little chance for species to genetically adapt, and the work of conservationists to find and secure adequate, supportive farmland and rangeland as the birds seek out new routes has become a sprint against time.

Grist asks: If it’s perfectly safe to drink purified wastewater, why aren’t drought-plagued states using more of it?

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus discusses what addiction is, including what may cause it and how empathy is a key part of treating it.

GoodRx explains that while it’s true you’re more likely to have cold symptoms in the wintertime, you can get a cold at any time of the year.

The Daily Yonder examined how increasingly frequent and intense weather disasters impact pregnant people, mothers, and young families in particular. 

SaveHealth provides an in-depth look at cholesterol-fighting atorvastatin, its mechanism of action, clinical significance, and its impact in combating one of the most pervasive chronic health conditions of modern times.

Northwell Health details how to keep your skin safe from harmful UV radiation and skin cancer as the weather gets warmer. 

Heimdal helps you discover how free software decisions by businesses can put your personal data and privacy at serious risk.

Heimdal breaks down where social engineering started, how it’s evolving with AI, and who’s most likely to fall for it while providing steps to help individuals and organizations protect themselves.

Charlie Health presents research on how mental health stigma affects people with serious mental health conditions—from social exclusion to barriers in employment and care.

GoodRx reveals that pharmacy deserts exist in counties big and small, extend across the country, and will likely become more widespread as pharmacies continue to close.

GoodRx reviews the many factors that make weight loss harder for some women and shares useful strategies to optimize health from a weight perspective.

SaveHealth explores the historical trajectory of weight loss drugs, examining their scientific basis, regulatory battles, public reception, and what lies ahead for pharmacotherapy in obesity management.

Thriveworks taps experts to explore the pros and cons of therapy provided by AI chatbots, plus five ways AI truly can support your mental health.

QMedic talked to family caregivers and policy advocates to explore the physical and emotional toll of caregivers in the sandwich generation.

The Trace reports on a nationally representative study deepens what we know about the intersection of mental health, gun violence, and support services.

Cognizant reveals that most jobs will feel the impact of Gen AI and everyone from administrative assistants to CEOs will be affected.

Stokes Stemle, LLC asks if there is a difference between a concussion and a traumatic brain injury and explains how to distinguish between the two conditions.

Hone Health surveyed 700+ men in its online community and found that three in four of them actively track health data.

Charlie Health questions why medications like buprenorphine and methadone, which can be lifesaving for people with opioid use disorder, are so underused.

Rula 2025 State of Mental Health Report reveals 5 key takeaways to better understand the state of Americans’ mental wellbeing in 2025.

Life Extension shares that melatonin supplements are often recommended as the first choice to support healthy sleep, but since melatonin supplementation may not be appropriate for everyone, alternative sleep supplements may offer the support needed for healthy rest.

Grist reports that by the end of the century, a shrinking atmosphere could create a minefield for satellites.

Hone Health explains how inflammation-causing foods can wreak havoc on your body, and provides suggestions on what to eat more of instead.

Rula details how you can improve your emotional well being with the right support.

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine the reasons behind rising rates of tick bites and the expanding regions where they are reported.

Grist explains the serious feelings students have about climate change and that most teachers don’t know how to help.

The Conversation reports on research that even though most Americans don’t know the normal or healthy range for blood pressure, they think they do—which is cause for serious concern.

Fibich Leebron Copeland & Briggs explains that when aspiration happens during surgery, it can cause serious health problems, and in some cases is the result of a medical error that could point to malpractice.

Compare Dialysis Centers examined CDC data and other sources to explore kidney disease risk factors and why the condition has been on the rise. 

What’s behind the phenomena of chronic pain, and why is it so hard to solve? Compare Inpatient Rehab examined CDC data to uncover differences in pain and treatment.

The Narwhal reports that at a crucial point in their research, biologists are scrambling to find new support for their study into a treatment for white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that has devastated insect-eating bats across North America.

Blueprint highlights the ways that the celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month each May has championed the nation’s mental well-being and offers ways it has transformed the approach to mental health.

SaveHealth takes a peek into America’s medicine cabinets to understand what families are stocking, why they’re stocking it, and what this means for both household safety and seasonal health preparedness.

Hone Health explains that while high levels of cortisol can contribute to weight gain in women, changes in other hormones during menopausal transition can also have much to do with those unwanted pounds.

The 19th details how people can best protect their families amid measles outbreaks. According to vaccine experts.

Stacker examined data from the Food and Drug Administration to track recalls in March 2025, including Tostitos, Lean Cuisine, and Stouffer’s meals.

SaveHealth assesses the relative benefits of Zoloft vs. Lexapro, comparing their usage, effectiveness, tolerability, interactions, and cost.

Reasons to be Cheerful explains how “gravity batteries” are giving former mines a second life—while offering an economic and environmental boost to communities once reliant on coal.

Meowtel explored advancements in feline medicine, nutrition, and care that are helping the more than 350 million domestic cats worldwide live longer.

Grist reports that rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and other climate impacts are throttling cocoa production and driving up chocolate prices.

Charlie Health presents data highlighting how premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) affects menstruators—plus some tips for how to manage symptoms and seek support.

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine recent attempts to limit access to ART and its potential future in the U.S. using government data and other sources.

Consultwebs explains how AI tools can help law firms improve how they connect with potential clients.

Spokeo compared data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Social Security Administration to see how storm names impact baby names.

Knowable Magazine answers questions about how dangerous bird flu is, where it came from, and what key events paved the way for the current outbreak.

Blueprint indicates the familiar post-winter lift in spirits has a biological component centered around a crucial nutrient nearly half of Americans don’t get enough of.

The Narwhal asks, which is worse for the climate—coal or liquefied natural gas? After a study found LNG is worse than coal, internal docs show the Government of Canada pushed back.

LA Post reports that air pollution levels are rising globally, posing serious risks to public health, and emerging research suggests air pollution may also have more subtle but long-term consequences—especially on early childhood development.

Stacker examined data from the Food and Drug Administration to track recalls in March 2025, including Tostitos, Lean Cuisine, and Stouffer’s meals.