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Finnish researchers discovered that a single half-hour sauna session temporarily floods your bloodstream with infection-fighting white blood cells. The finding offers new clues about why regular sauna use has been linked to better health.
A new study of 30,000 Finnish shoppers reveals that junk food creates as much environmental damage as meat consumption. The research offers a fresh path forward for people wanting to eat better without obsessing over protein sources.
A Maryland junior who thought studying abroad was financially impossible just earned a federal scholarship to explore tropical ecosystems in Thailand. For Levi Cavaleri, it's his first trip outside the United States and a doorway to his environmental career dreams.
A University of West Florida student just became the first from his school to earn one of America's most competitive international scholarships. Younge Dogbe, a U.S. Army veteran studying supply chain logistics, will receive up to $25,000 to study in his birth country while preparing for a career in federal service.
A groundbreaking Finnish study proves that quality of life for elderly care home residents isn't just a feeling—it's measurable, and it directly reflects how good their care actually is. The research identifies five key factors that help seniors thrive, with social connection topping the list.
A federal study on alcohol's health risks, blocked from release by Trump officials, just made it to publication in a scientific journal. The research shows even one drink per day may increase disease and death risks.
A massive study across 125 countries reveals that people cooperate far more than they think others will, offering scientific proof that humans are wired to work together. The findings arrive at a time when division feels overwhelming, yet cooperation quietly thrives.
An 86-year Harvard study reveals the secret to lasting happiness isn't money or success. It's the quality of our relationships with friends and family.
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A massive Danish study of 1.5 million children brings reassuring news for expectant mothers worried about Tylenol use. The research found no link between taking the common pain reliever during pregnancy and autism in children.
Emory researchers cracked the code on diversifying Alzheimer's studies by meeting African American communities where they are. Church gatherings and neighborhood events boosted enrollment in communities hit hardest by the disease.
A federal study on alcohol's health risks sat unpublished for years after industry pushback, but scientists just released their findings independently. The research reveals that even light drinking may increase disease risk more than previously thought.
Four Bard College students just won competitive federal scholarships worth up to $8,000 each to study everywhere from Bhutan to Berlin. The Gilman Scholarships help students with financial need experience the world without debt holding them back.
A massive new study tracking over 124,000 siblings has delivered reassuring news for expecting mothers: taking paracetamol during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism or ADHD. The research helps replace fear with facts after misleading claims created anxiety for hundreds of thousands of pregnant women.
Scientists studying how pythons survive on one massive meal per year discovered a natural molecule that helped obese mice lose 9% of their body weight. The finding could one day lead to new obesity treatments inspired by nature's most extreme eaters.
Two Missouri students just earned prestigious federal scholarships to study overseas, bringing their university's total to 12 winners since 2022. Their stories show how global experiences are becoming more accessible to students with financial need.
Twenty-two University of Connecticut students just secured more than $75,000 in prestigious Gilman Scholarships to study everywhere from South Korea to South Africa. These awards specifically help students who otherwise couldn't afford to experience the world.
University of Miami senior Kieran Nardi-White landed a prestigious Boren Scholarship to study Swahili in Tanzania this fall. He's the first UM student to earn the national security scholarship since 2018.
A new study shows just five minutes of in-person prayer brought greater relief from pain and anxiety than listening to music, with benefits lasting up to six weeks. The results surprised researchers because the prayer helped people regardless of their faith or expectations.
A massive new study of over 1.5 million children has confirmed that taking Tylenol during pregnancy does not cause autism, offering reassurance to expectant mothers who need safe pain relief. The research contradicts recent claims made without scientific backing.
People who do a variety of exercises live longer than those who stick to just one activity, according to a 30-year study of 110,000 Americans. Mixing aerobic activities with strength training and flexibility work reduces death risk by 19% more than single-sport devotion.
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