The Conversation Archives - Page 2 of 14

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Abortion and marijuana ballot measures may bring out Florida Democrats, but the GOP has 1M more active voters in the Sunshine State — Daniel Smith

The number of voters registered as Democrats has tumbled in recent years in Florida, effectively removing the Sunshine State as...

Achoo! 5 essential reads for pollen season — Jennifer Weeks, Allison L. Steiner, Brian Lovett, Fiona Lo, Hamutahl Cohen, Richard L. Harkess and Yingxiao Zhang

As spring expands across North America, trees, shrubs and flowers are releasing pollen. This fine, powdery substance is produced by the...

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...

Alzheimer’s disease is partly genetic − studying the genes that delay decline in some may lead to treatments for all — Steven DeKosky

Diseases that run in families usually have genetic causes. Some are genetic mutations that directly cause the disease if inherited. Others are risk...

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An NRL player died at training due to exertional heat stroke. What is it and what should coaches and athletes know? — Samuel Chalmers and Orlando Laitano

The tragic death of Manly rugby league player Keith Titmuss in 2020 due to exertional heat stroke is a reminder...

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Are older adults more vulnerable to scams? What psychologists have learned about who’s most susceptible, and when — Natalie C. Ebner and Didem Pehlivanoglu

About 1 in 6 Americans are age 65 or older, and that percentage is projected to grow. Older adults often hold positions...

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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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...

Before Kamala Harris, many Black women aimed for the White House — Sharon Austin

The vice president-elect of the United States is the American daughter of Jamaican and Indian immigrants.

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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....

An image of a a California teacher taking part in a demonstration in September 2023 to support the rights of transgender people.

Biases behind transgender athlete bans are deeply rooted — George B. Cunningham and Kelsey Garrison

In 2023, 24 states had laws or regulations in place prohibiting transgender students from participating on public school athletic teams consistent with...