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Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know — Allan Steigleman and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister

Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and commonly performed procedures in the world. The vast majority of patients...
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Brain inflammation may be the reason behind muscle fatigue after infection and injury — Diego E. Rincon-Limas and Aaron N. Johnson

Infectious or chronic diseases such as long COVID, Alzheimer’s disease and traumatic brain injury can cause inflammation in the brain, or...

A record number of women will serve in the 117th Congress, including at least 51 women of color — Sharon Austin

Women will gain at least 14 seats in the 117th Congress, setting a new record for female representation.
An image of supporters of Niger’s July 2023 coup celebrating in the capital.

Military coups in Africa: here’s what determines a return to civilian rule — Sebastian Elischer

Slightly more than two years after Niger’s first peaceful handover of power from one civilian president to another, the military...

What are Asian giant hornets, and are they really that dangerous? 5 questions answered — Akito Kawahara

Editor’s note: In late 2019 two Asian giant hornets – a species not known to occur in North America – were found in northwest Washington state, and a hornet colony was found and eliminated in British Columbia.
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What a second-century Roman citizen, Lucian, can teach us about diversity and acceptance — Eleni Bozia

People who don’t fit the dominant demographic of where they live can often be asked, “Where are you really from?” ...
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What if every germ hit you at the exact same time? An immunologist explains — Joseph Larkin III

When I was younger, I would watch “Batman” on my black-and-white television after school. Usually, Batman would face either the...
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Candidates’ aging brains are factors in the presidential race − 4 essential reads — Brian Ho

The leading contenders in the 2024 presidential election are two of the three oldest people ever to serve as president....
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What social media regulation could look like: Think of pipelines, not utilities — Theodore J. Kury

Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, and his controversial statements and decisions as its owner, have fueled a new wave of calls for regulating social media...
Ketanji Brown Jackson’s path to Supreme Court nomination was paved by trailblazing Black women judges

Ketanji Brown Jackson’s path to Supreme Court nomination was paved by trailblazing Black women judge — Sharon D. Wright Austin

Just five women and two African Americans, both men, are among the 115 people who have served on the United...
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Betty Smith enchanted a generation of readers with ‘A Tree Grows in Brooklyn’ − even as she groused that she hoped Williamsburg would be flattened — Rachel Gordan

Eighty years ago, in the winter and spring of 1944, Brooklyn-born author Betty Smith was entering a new chapter of life....
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Aerobic and strength training exercise combined can be an elixir for better brain health in your 80s and 90s, new study finds —Brian Ho and Ronald Cohen

People in the oldest stage of life who regularly engage in aerobic activities and strength training exercises perform better on...
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