The Conversation

71 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• 2026-27 US Flu Season Starts Early, New mRNA Vaccine Available · US flu cases are rising, with multiple vaccine options including a new mRNA flu shot.
• Pittsburgh Neuroscientist Evaluates Consumer Sleep Tracker Accuracy · Carnegie Mellon researcher assesses how well wearables measure actual human sleep.
• Medical toxicologist assesses health risks from grocery store receipt chemicals · A medical toxicologist explains actual bisphenol exposure risks from handling thermal receipts.
• Generous Paternity Leave Improves Family Health And Workplace Equality · Research and personal experience demonstrate broad benefits of paid paternity leave policies.
• Study finds menopause rarely documented in US electronic medical records · New research shows only 12% of women's medical records note menopause status.
• Pennsylvania Schools Face Mold, Heat Hazards; Experts Warn of Health Risks · Experts warn that mold and extreme heat in aging Pennsylvania schools pose significant health risks to students.
• Michigan Teens Face Mental Health Crisis Amid Economic Hardship and Violence · Research reveals severe mental health struggles among Detroit and Flint teens driven by poverty, trauma, and violence.
• New 2026 Heart Guidelines Personalize Cholesterol Treatment · American Heart Association and ACC release 2026 guidelines for personalized cholesterol management.
• Dementia Caregiving Exposes Family Tensions, Early Planning Reduces Strain · Sociologist finds dementia care amplifies family tensions, outlines support strategies for caregivers.
• Psychologists Advise Parents On Talking To Children About Identity Fear · Psychologists share guidance for parents answering children's worried identity-related questions.
• Physician Warns Against Pro-Nicotine Wellness Movement · A physician-scientist critiques the rebranding of nicotine as a wellness and cognitive-enhancing product.
• Chronic noise pollution is an overlooked widespread public health risk · Research identifies chronic noise exposure as an underrecognized public health hazard.
• New Study Reveals Smartwatch Calorie Counts Less Accurate for Higher Body Fat · A study finds smartwatches significantly overestimate calories burned for users with higher body fat percentages.
• Philadelphia Traffic Death Rates Exceed Peer Major US Cities · Philadelphia records higher traffic fatality rates than Chicago, Boston, New York, Washington DC.
• Pharmacist tests at-home drug disposal products for rural Colorado · A pharmacy professor tested three at-home drug disposal products to help rural Coloradans safely discard medications.
• Study: Illegal Evictions Threaten Health of Black Women in Detroit · Research reveals illegal evictions in Detroit disproportionately harm pregnant Black women, causing homelessness and health risks.
• Pediatric Nurse Explains How to Distinguish COVID-19, Flu, RSV, and Colds in Children · A pediatric nurse practitioner outlines symptom differences and care guidelines for common childhood respiratory infections.
• Trump's MMR Vaccine Split Order May Reduce Colorado Access · A new executive order to separate MMR vaccine components could decrease access and increase costs for Colorado parents.
• Medical Guidance For GLP-1 Users Fasting During Yom Kippur 2026 · Obesity medicine specialist outlines safe fasting practices for GLP-1 medication users for Yom Kippur.
• Pittsburgh Kindergartners Fall Below Measles Safety Threshold · Pittsburgh's kindergarten vaccination rates dropped to 91.8%, falling below the 95% threshold needed to stop measles spread.
• First Confirmed Dengue Death Recorded In Florida 2026 Outbreak · Florida confirms first local dengue death amid expanding mosquito-borne outbreak.
• South Korea's Rapid Aging: Lessons for Other Nations · South Korea's super-aged society transition offers critical lessons for other nations facing rapid demographic shifts.
• New Research Links Exosomes to Chronic Shingles Pain Mechanisms · Study finds exosomes from shingles patients inhibit nerve regeneration and cause hypersensitivity.
• Portugal's 25-year drug decriminalization success tied to integrated health services · Portugal's 2001 decriminalization, paired with an integrated health and social services system, cut overdose deaths and HIV infections sharply.
• Older Adults Underutilize Counseling Despite Proven Life Transition Benefits · Older adults access counseling far less than younger groups despite demonstrated benefits.
• Conflicting CDC and Pennsylvania measles data jeopardize public safety · Conflicting public health messages from CDC and Pennsylvania officials over infant deaths create confusion and risk for families.
• Psychiatrist assesses whether Americans overuse antidepressants amid HHS push for alternatives · A psychiatrist argues antidepressants are sometimes overused but also notes expanded access helps many who need care.
• Research Explains Flashbulb Memories And 9/11 Remembrance · A memory researcher outlines how 9/11 formed shared flashbulb memories across Americans.
• Michigan pediatrician launches Rx Kids cash program to treat poverty as a health issue · Michigan State University launched Rx Kids, a universal cash program for pregnant women and infants to improve health outcomes.
• Tourette Syndrome Treatment Relies on Exhausting Tic Suppression · Neurologist explains how suppressing tics is a demanding but essential part of Tourette syndrome treatment.