health
Susan Leeman, 95, Dies; Explored How the Brain Influences the Body
In an era of overt sexism in the sciences, she made two major discoveries, including identifying a neuropeptide later linked to chronic pain syndromes and migraines. Source link
15 States Sue H.H.S. Over Revisions to Vaccine Schedule
Federal health officials have pared back the number of shots recommended for children. The states, led by Democrats, say the changes were not based on science. Source link
Yes, Even You Can Dance
Moving to music can boost your mood and your fitness. And it doesn’t have to be complicated. Source link
Should I Worry About Microplastics in Dental Products?
There’s evidence that dental products can shed microplastics. Experts break down the potential risks. Source link
Peter Attia Leaves CBS News Amid Epstein Files Fallout
Emails showed that the longevity influencer had provided medical advice to Jeffrey Epstein and had made crude comments about women. Source link
This Blizzard is Dropping Heavier and Wetter Snow. Here’s How To Shovel Safely.
The snow hitting the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic is heavier and wetter than other storms this season. Here’s why, and how to avoid injury while shoveling. Source link
Leah Stavenhagen, Advocate for Young Women With A.L.S., Dies at 33
Ms. Stavenhagen started a group intended to counter the notion that A.L.S. was an “older white man’s disease.” Source link
Another C.D.C. Vaccine Skeptic Steps Down
Dr. Ralph Abraham, the agency’s principal deputy director, has called the Covid vaccines “dangerous.” Other skeptics have recently left federal health roles. Source link
How a Horse Whinnies: With a Whistle and a Song
Horses, with their high-pitched whinnies, seemed to buck the trend of larger animals producing lower sounds, but a new study explains the mechanics behind the noises a horse makes. Source link
How Weight-Loss Drugs Are Changing People’s Relationship to Exercise
For some people, the medications have transformed their relationship with physical activity. Source link