By Mary J. Scourboutakos, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Family and Community Medicine, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University
Nasal irrigation has been used to treat the common cold for thousands of years, and modern science shows that it works.
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By Jenalee Doom, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Denver
About 4 in 10 of the more than 42 million Americans who get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are children under 18. This food aid helps their families buy groceries and boosts their health in many ways – both during childhood and once they’re adults.
I am a developmental psychologist who studies how stress and nutrition affect kids’ mental and physical health during…
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By Christos Makridis, Associate Research Professor of Information Systems, Arizona State University; Institute for Humane Studies
Do your office, inbox and calendar feel like a ghost town on Friday afternoons? You’re not alone.
I’m a labor economist who studies how technology and organizational change affect productivity and well-being. In a study published in an August 2025 working paper, I found that the way people allocate their time to work has changed profoundly since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
For example, among professionals in occupations…
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By Folahanmi Aina, Lecturer in Political Economy of Violence, Conflict and Development, SOAS, University of London
The Sahel region, south of the Sahara, is notorious for being the global epicentre of terrorism. With a combined population of 75 million people, the region has accounted for more fatalities than any other on the African continent since 2021.
In 2024, deaths from terrorism across the region stood at 11,200:…
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By Lisa Cuchara, Professor of Biomedical Sciences, Quinnipiac University
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and feasting. However, amid the joy of gathering and indulging in delicious food, it is essential to keep food safety in mind. Foodborne illnesses can quickly put a damper on your celebrations.
As an immunologist and infectious disease specialist, I study how germs spread – and how to prevent them from doing so. In my courses, I teach my students how to reduce microbial risks, including those tied to activities such as hosting a big Thanksgiving gathering, without…
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By Liam Anderson
In total, about 30 proposals appear in the "Letter from the Peripheries on Commitments for the Climate – The Atmosphere is Tense!,” signed by 50 collectives and 1,000 community leaders
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By Mark Sutton, Honorary Professor in the School of Geosciences, University of Edinburgh
Sergiy Medinets, Biogeochemist, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
For decades, Ukraine was known as the breadbasket of the world. Before the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022, it ranked among the top global producers and exporters of sunflower oil, maize and wheat. These helped feed more than 400 million people worldwide.
But beyond the news about grain blockades lies a deeper, slower-moving crisis: the depletion of the very nutrients that make Ukraine’s fertile black soil so productive.
While the ongoing war has focused global attention on
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By Michelle Pace, Professor in Global Studies at Roskilde University, Roskilde University
When the British government recently announced its plan to emulate Denmark’s asylum and immigration system, it framed the move as a way to restore fairness and regain control. But for those who know how Denmark’s system actually works, the move raises serious ethical — and practical — questions.
This is not the first time the UK and Denmark have looked to each other for ideas on tough migration policies. In 2022, both considered schemes to send…
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By Stephanie Horsted, PhD Candidate, Pain management in the transgender community, Department of Research and Graduate Studies, Health Sciences University
Transgender people can encounter significant obstacles and barriers within healthcare systems that may hinder access to care or affect the quality of treatment they receive. These challenges vary widely, but together they can create environments that feel less supportive than they should be.
A 2025 report found that, in the UK, 52% of transgender people surveyed had a negative healthcare experience. The effect of such experiences, which can be due to prejudice, discrimination…
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By Anna Walker, Senior Arts + Culture Editor, The Conversation
The winner of the Booker prize, a Stephen King adaptation and an album sung in 14 langauges are our picks for the week.
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