What is the US debt ceiling–and why do we keep hitting it?
The U.S. hit the debt ceiling on Thursday, sending the federal government into a scramble to avoid a default scenario akin to a “global financial crisis”.
The fungal zombies in HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ are based on real, horrifying...
In HBO’s “The Last of Us,” a scientist on a 1960s Dick Cavett-like talk show raises the idea that a fungal, not viral, infection will spell the end of humanity.
This Jewish tradition may benefit heart health, study finds
In a study from the University of Cincinnati, scientists found that people who wear tefillin, leather bands used in a Jewish religious practice that...
1 in 4 women in medical training experiences sexual harassment, but few report it
Scientists found that one in four women among internal medicine residents experiences sexual harassment, but far fewer go on to report it.
Marriage provides health benefits – and here’s why
It turns out that when it comes to health, married people have an edge, especially married men.
What are ‘red flag’ laws and how can they prevent gun violence?
California's red flag law, which allows people to obtain gun violence restraining orders (GVROs), went into effect seven years ago.
Since then, GVROs have been...
Fewer than 40% of New Yorkers earn a living wage, Cornell study finds
Cornell study finds fewer than 40% of New Yorkers earn at or above a living wage, including less than one-third among people of color and younger workers.
The US saw 1.1 million gun deaths in the past 30 years
In a study from Emory University, scientists found in the past 30 years, the US saw 1.1 million gun deaths.
This is the first analysis...
The Last of Us could be HBO’s next hit show. But why do we...
This is the world of “The Last of Us,” HBO’s adaptation of the acclaimed post-apocalyptic video game and potentially its next hit show, but it might sound familiar.
Want a short-term New Year’s resolution you may be able to keep? Try Dry...
For many people, New Year's resolutions fall flat on their face by the first of February. But what if your "New Year, New You"...