Circumcision rates drop in U.S., driven by distrust
Circumcision rates in newborn boys dropped from 54% to 49% between 2012 and 2022, driven by distrust in medical advice and demographic shifts.
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Tattoos linked to lower skin cancer risk
Study finds tattoos may lower skin cancer risk, but experts urge caution.
Americans united in COVID precautions during pandemic peak
New study finds political unity in COVID precautions during pandemic peaks.
Repeated head trauma causes neuron loss in young athletes
Repeated head trauma may lead to neuron loss and inflammation in young athletes.
Americans across political lines took COVID precautions during pandemic peaks
New study shows Americans, regardless of political affiliation, took precautions during COVID peaks.
Coral reefs may stop growing by 2040 due to climate change.
Coral reefs in the western Atlantic may stop growing and start eroding by 2040 due to climate change.
Wild chimps drink equivalent of 2 cocktails daily via boozy fruits.
Wild chimps enjoy a daily boozy treat—equivalent to two cocktails!
AI Predicts 1,000 Diseases a Decade in Advance
New AI tool predicts personal risk of over 1,000 diseases, forecasting health changes a decade ahead.
New metric distinguishes empathy in autism vs. social anxiety
A new study finds empathy differs in autism and social anxiety, introducing a metric to distinguish the two.
Hair test reveals stress in kids with chronic illness
A simple hair test can identify high stress levels in kids with chronic illness, linking to mental health risks like anxiety and depression.