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Hantavirus Doesn’t Spread Easily, but Officials May Be Downplaying Risks
Source — May 14, 2026
The virus is clearly far less contagious than the coronavirus, scientists agree, but they have found cases where it spread among people without direct contact.
Will Her Daughter Be Safe at Pali High as It Rebuilds From LA Wildfires?
Source — May 14, 2026
It’s a nightmare faced by families all around Los Angeles: After wildfire smoke blanketed homes, schools and offices with toxic chemicals, when is it OK to go back?
My partner sleeps at least 10 hours a night. Should I accept this situation won’t change? | Leading questions
Source — May 14, 2026
There are so many causes here that aren’t up to him, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Rather than trying to change him, change the goal Read more Leading questions I am in a relationship with a lovely man w…
Scientists say a daily multivitamin may help slow aging
Source — May 14, 2026
A daily multivitamin may help slow biological aging, according to researchers studying older adults in a large clinical trial. After two years, participants taking multivitamins showed slower aging in several DNA-based …
Gas prices keep rising. Grab these bike essentials for a fuel-free commute instead
Source — May 14, 2026
You don’t need all the bells and whistles to begin cycling – investing in a few items can turn it into an enjoyable habit The best bike lights and bike locks in the US Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly g…
How Worried Should We Be About Hantavirus?
Source — May 14, 2026
Our global health reporter, Apoorva Mandavilli, explains that there is no indication the hantavirus outbreak could turn into a pandemic — but also that the public might not be getting all of the details.
Who are the Japanese? Huge DNA discovery rewrites history
Source — May 14, 2026
Scientists analyzing the genomes of thousands of people across Japan discovered evidence for a previously overlooked third ancestral group, challenging the long-accepted “dual origins” theory. The newly identified ances…
New psychedelic-like drugs could treat depression without making you trip
Source — May 13, 2026
UC Davis researchers created brand-new psychedelic-like compounds by shining UV light on amino acid-based molecules. These compounds activated key serotonin receptors tied to brain plasticity and mental health benefits,…