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Women in Uganda who self-inject contraceptives gained more control over their family planning decisions within six months, a new study finds. The research shows that giving women the option to manage their own reproductive health at home strengthens their confidence and sense of autonomy.
A groundbreaking approach to mental health care has reduced self-harm among at-risk teens and young adults by more than half. The model matches treatment intensity to individual needs, making life-saving care more accessible.
A controversial 2024 study that fueled vaccine misinformation has been officially retracted after rigorous investigation. The scientific community's careful review process worked exactly as intended, protecting public health.
Scientists discovered that cells can fix themselves while dividing, replacing weak links with stronger ones to prevent cancer and birth defects. This breakthrough reveals how our bodies perfectly split DNA millions of times every second.
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 licensed psychologist is debunking the wellness industry's expensive version of self-care, revealing that true self-care often involves saying no and setting boundaries instead of spa days and shopping sprees. Her advice is resonating with thousands who thought they were failing at wellness.
Independent research confirms what advocates have been saying: autonomous vehicles are dramatically safer than human drivers, with injury crashes down 81%. The technology that once seemed like science fiction is now proving itself on real roads across America.
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.
Scientists studied 43,000 daily moments and found that compassion, patience, and self-control boost your own happiness, not just others'. Ancient philosophers were right: virtue really does make you feel better.
Scientists discovered that vision cells clean themselves, challenging decades of belief that they relied entirely on support cells. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for age-related vision loss.
Courageous researchers are using placebo-controlled trials to identify ineffective surgeries, potentially saving millions from unnecessary procedures. Their work shows the medical community's commitment to evidence over tradition.
Australian researchers discovered that silicon solar cells naturally repair themselves after UV damage when exposed to regular sunlight. The breakthrough could help manufacturers build longer-lasting solar panels and predict their true lifespan.
A 1994 attack survivor told her friend "had I known this, my ordeal would never have happened," sparking a self-defense program that's now trained 16,000 women across South Africa. On March 18, 1,000 people will break boards together to fund training for 2,500 more women in 2026.
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.
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