Can Stress Affect Sperm? What Men Should Know About Fertility
Chronic stress can negatively affect sperm health, leading to lower sperm count and poorer sperm movement, and can be compounded by poor sleep, exercise, weight gain, and substance use.
Condom Maker May Raise Prices Because Of Iran War
The Iran war has disrupted global supply chains, causing the world's largest condom manufacturer, Karex, to consider raising prices by 20-30% due to increased costs for manufacturing, packaging, and shipping.
Elon Musk’s AI Empire Accused Of Polluting Black Communities
The NAACP has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, alleging that the company is operating dozens of unpermitted gas turbines to power a data center near Memphis, which will result in increased pollution in majority-Black communities.
After A Year Of Turmoil, Cancer Researchers See Promising Signs For mRNA Vaccines
mRNA technology is being used to develop personalized vaccines against cancer, and a recent trial has shown promising results with 7 of 16 patients still alive and well six years after the trial began.
Neuroscience Explains Child Screen Addiction, Offers Solutions
Parents can reduce their children's technology use by replacing it with fun and entertaining activities, while creating an environment that encourages them to pursue healthy habits and activities.
Under Fire, RFK Jr. Denies Calling For ‘Re-Parenting’ Of Black Kids
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. denied he called for "re-parenting" of Black children taking ADHD medication, accusing Rep. Terry Sewell of "just making stuff up", despite evidence to the contrary.
NYC Opens Hospital Unit For Medically Vulnerable Prison Inmates
New York City has opened a 104-bed Outposted Therapeutic Housing Unit to provide mental health treatment for detainees from Rikers Island prison complex, in an effort to close the facility and provide better care for those with chronic health conditions.
Ultraprocessed Foods Are Turning Human Thighs Into Well-Marbled Steaks
A new study has found a strong association between consuming ultraprocessed foods and having increased intramuscular fat in the thigh muscles, which can lead to weakened muscles and increased risk of knee osteoarthritis.
Some People Don’t Lose Weight With GLP-1s. Evidence Is Building That The Drugs Are...
GLP-1 drugs have been shown to have benefits beyond weight loss, such as reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, improving outcomes in heart failure, and improving liver health, even in people who don't lose weight.
RFK Jr.’S HHS Rewrites Rules Governing Key Cdc Vaccine Committee
US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has approved changes to the rules governing the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, broadening its scope to include vaccine safety research, cumulative effects of vaccines, and novel vaccine platforms.
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Nolan Wells Would Have Turned 19 Wednesday. His Family Wrote A...
Nolan Wells would have turned 19 Wednesday. Instead, loved ones penned an emotional letter and gathered for a vigil as Mississippi authorities continue investigating his death.
