Long After the Smoke Clears: Maui Study Links Post-Fire Toxic Metal Exposure to Impaired Lung Function
(This story was published in partnership with The Intercept.) In August of 2023, a fast-moving and catastrophic series of wildfires swept across the island of Maui, leaving behind a trail…
Rutgers Study Links Popular Diabetes and Weight Loss Drugs to Rare Risk of Sudden Vision Loss
A comprehensive new study led by researchers at Rutgers University has identified a potential vision risk associated with widely prescribed diabetes and weight loss medications, including blockbuster brands such as…
Rutgers Study Links Popular Diabetes and Weight Loss Medications to Rare Vision Risk
A comprehensive and large-scale study led by researchers at Rutgers University has identified a potential and concerning vision risk associated with some of the most widely used diabetes and weight…
Multinational Study Links Popular GLP-1 Medications to Unexpected Fingernail, Hair, and Scalp Issues
Popular GLP-1 receptor agonist medications used widely for weight loss management and type 2 diabetes—including well-known brand names such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, Victoza, and Trulicity—have been linked to…
New Multinational Study Links Popular GLP-1 Medications to Unexpected Nail, Hair, and Scalp Issues
Popular GLP-1 receptor agonist medications—widely prescribed for weight management and type 2 diabetes under brand names such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, Victoza, and Trulicity—have been linked to an unexpected…
Comprehensive Study Links Cannabis Use to Elevated Risk of Committing and Experiencing Violence
A large-scale, exhaustive review led by researchers at King’s College London has concluded that individuals who use cannabis are significantly more likely both to commit violent acts and to experience…
Unlocking the Secrets of Sleep: Groundbreaking Study Links REM and Deep Sleep to Lower Risks of Dozens of Diseases
A comprehensive new scientific study has shed profound new light on the intricate relationship between human sleep architecture and long-term health, revealing that greater amounts of both REM (rapid eye…
Unlocking the Blueprint of Human Character: Massive Global Study Links More Than 1,200 Genetic Variants to the Big Five Personality Traits
In a landmark genetic investigation that spans continents and cohorts, an international team of scientists has successfully identified more than 1,200 genetic variants associated with the fundamental dimensions of human…