Health
Long COVID Leaves Clues in the Blood
We're a step closer to diagnosing, tracking, and even treating the perplexing condition.
Mice Dig Holes in the “Hygiene Hypothesis”
New evidence suggests exposure to microbes in early childhood might not protect against allergies.
Why a Scientist Must Always Doubt
Francoise Barre-Sinoussi on her Nobel Prize-winning discovery of the viral origins of AIDS, the emotional toll of her work, and her relationship with doubt.
A New Way to Predict Seizures Before They Happen
This artificial nose can sniff out epileptic attacks.
How the 1918 Pandemic Revolutionized Virology
The 20th century’s deadliest pandemic launched medical thinking in a dramatically new direction.
Global Warming Could Make Some Fish Less Nutritious
The nutrient composition of ocean life is changing.
Immunity Is a Matter of Timing
Vaccines, infections, and diseases can all be influenced by our circadian rhythm.
Is There Any Place for Race in Medicine?
Medicine uses race to try to provide more equitable care. But that prescription likely does more harm.
Exercise Is Great for Our Brains, Too, Right?
One question for Luis Ciria, a neuroscientist at the University of Granada.
