The Conversation Archives - Page 14 of 14

An image of a patient in a hospital bed looking at his doctor with a handheld device in his hand.

Sickle cell disease can be deadly, and the persistent health inequities facing Black Americans worsen the problem — Diana J. Wilkie

The pain from a heart attack is so bad that – if you can imagine – it can feel like...

Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as Supreme Court justice: 4 essential reads — Matt Williams, Alexis Karteron, Bev-Freda Jackson, Margaret M.Russell and Sharon D. Wright Austin

Shortly after noon on June 30, 2022, Ketanji Brown Jackson took the judicial oath and officially became a Supreme Court Justice of...

A graphic of two mice representing one mouse's fear and another mouse's calmness towards gut bacteria.

Bacteria in your gut can improve your mood − new research in mice tries to zero in on the crucial strains — Andrea Merchak

Probiotics have been getting a lot of attention recently. These bacteria, which you can consume from fermented foods, yogurt or even...

What makes a fruit flavorful? Artificial intelligence can help optimize cultivars to match consumer preferences — Marcio Resende and Harry J. Klee

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Which flavors and chemical compounds make a particular...

A photo of Tommy John pitching in his final season in 1989, 15 years after his career-saving surgery.

50 years after the first procedure, Tommy John surgery is more common than ever − especially for young athletes — Ted Spiker and Kevin W. Farmer

Tommy John pitched in the big leagues from 1963 to 1989 and won 288 games. Only 25 MLB pitchers have won...

George Soros hands control over his family’s philanthropy to son Alex, after giving away billions and enduring years of antisemitic attacks and conspiracy theories — Armin Langer

Billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros is handing control of his US$25 billion holdings, including his Open Society Foundations, to...

Gut microbe imbalances could predict a child’s risk for autism, ADHD and speech disorders years before symptoms appear — Angelica P. Ahrens, Eric W. Triplett and Johnny Ludvigsson

Early screening for neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism is important to ensure children have the support they need to gain the essential skills for...

Puerto Rico’s vulnerability to hurricanes is magnified by weak government and bureaucratic roadblocks — Carlos A. Suárez Carrasquillo and Fernando Tormos-Aponte

Five years after Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc on Puerto Rico, Hurricane Fiona has killed at least four people, caused widespread flooding and left hundreds...