In 2011, researchers conducted a study to find out why people often gain weight after moving to the United States. They found that immigrants often choose unhealthy foods because they want to fit in to American culture.
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This 14-year-old turned down a $30M buyout offer
Have you ever thought about starting your own business? Read to learn about 14-year-old Taylor Rosenthal, whose idea to create a vending machine to sell first aid supplies has made him a successful young entrepreneur.
Landslide Safety
Read through all four tabs for information on being prepared, responding during, and recovering after a landslide.
Are Infants Afraid of Heights?
Infants are afraid of strangers, but what about heights? When do people start to have fear of heights?
Don’t think too positive
In her research, psychology professor Gabriele Oettingen has found that overly-positive thinking actually disincentives people from achieving their goals. She suggests pairing positive thinking with visualizations of obstacles that stand in the way.
Can you die of a broken heart? Science proves ‘broken heart syndrome’ is real.
Doctors looking into the connection between the brain and the heart have found that stressful events can cause a change in hormones that injures the heart.
Teens’ Penchant For Risk-Taking May Help Them Learn Faster
Most people tend to categorize the risk-taking behaviors of teenagers as a bad thing, but new research from Harvard University shows that brain development at that age can be beneficial for learning.
Kayla Montgomery: Young runner’s brave battle with MS
Champion runner Kayla Montgomery refuses to let Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis halt her running career. Read about her here.
How Roller Coasters Work: Roller Coaster Components
Most people have seen or ridden a roller-coaster, and either fear riding one or like the ride. So you think you know how a roller coaster works? Compare what you know with what this article tells you.
Meet The Army Of Disease Investigators Tracing Coronavirus In The D.C. Area
With any infectious disease, contact tracing helps prevent contagion by uncovering the interactions that tie us all together.
To find a coronavirus vaccine, can we ethically infect people with a disease with no cure?
An effective vaccine is a crucial element in the return to normalcy following the outbreak of COVID-19. But how far should researchers go in the effort to speed up development?
A day in the life of one emergency doctor in a New York hospital during coronavirus
During a pandemic, simply going to work is a big risk for medical professionals. Read one doctor’s story.
They’ve Contained the Coronavirus. Here’s How
A global pandemic shines a light on how different nations respond to a crisis. Read about why some countries have had better results than others.
Before there was coronavirus, there was yellow fever. Fear of it once gripped D.C.
At the turn of the 20th century, fear of a viral epidemic gripped the nation. Learn about yellow fever and how it spread.
You’re Likely to Get the Coronavirus
Many previously deadly diseases have been reined in by vaccines that we now take for granted. But the development of a vaccine can take a year or more.
Coronavirus Anxiety: Coping with Stress and Fear
In the uncertainty surrounding the global coronavirus pandemic, many people feel worried or anxious. Here are some tips for managing fear.
How Can Adrenaline Help You Lift a 3,500-Pound Car?
Have you ever heard of an adrenaline rush? This article by Josh Clark describes how a rush of adrenaline, brought on by a fearful situation, can give someone “superhuman” strength.
How South Korea Reined in the Outbreak Without Shutting Everything Down
The United States and South Korea reported their first confirmed cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the 2020 novel coronavirus, on the same day. Cases in the U.S. have skyrocketed. How did South Korea deal so effectively with this disaster?
How the Pandemic Will End
Explore how the most likely scenarios surrounding the global outbreak of COVID-19 might play out.
How weaponizing the body’s immune system can deliver a cure for cancer
A cancer diagnosis was once a death sentence, but researchers have developed a whole toolbox of treatments and preventative measures in recent decades. Learn about one of the most promising approaches to stopping this deadly disease.