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Who Controls What AI Knows? The New Gatekeepers of Information

In the age of generative AI, not all information is created equal — or equally visible. A new analysis from Fractl reveals that a handful of publishers now dominate the “knowledge base” behind AI assistants like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot. These partnerships between AI companies and major media outlets are reshaping who and what gets […]

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Society

A Rising Urgency for Dementia Prevention

Last summer, nearly one in three counties across the U.S. reported heat emergencies that disproportionately impacted older adults. At the same time, local clinics struggled with rising cases of diabetes and hypertension—two well-known risk factors for dementia. With an aging population and constrained health budgets, primary care providers face a pressing question: how can we […]

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Society

Are Our Cities Ready for a Rapidly Aging World?

Picture yourself in 2050. You’re 70, walking to a neighborhood park in Bandung. The sidewalks are smooth, buses have ramps, and a nearby clinic knows your medical history. Aging feels manageable—even empowering. But just a few hundred miles away, in smaller Indonesian cities without safe streets or accessible healthcare, older adults struggle with isolation, limited […]

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Society

America’s Public Health System Isn’t Ready for the Next Disaster

“Are we ready for the next big one?” That question has haunted U.S. public health for two decades. After 9/11, billions of dollars flowed into strengthening emergency response, building laboratories, and stockpiling medicines. And yet, when COVID-19 hit in 2020, the cracks showed: overwhelmed hospitals, broken supply chains, and communities left behind. The irony is […]

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Society

Risks Lurking Behind Every Sparkler

I’m not really a Katy Perry fan, even going back to the Blue Origin debacle. But, I already used Animal Collective over at This Week in Science, so we’re going with this as our soundtrack. It’s the Fourth of July. The barbecue is sizzling, the kids are giggling, and the first crackle of fireworks lights […]

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Society

What Happens When Hospitals Come to Your Home?

That’s the dream, right? No sterile fluorescent lights. No noisy hallways. Just healing in the comfort of your own bed. That’s the promise of Hospital at Home (HaH), also known in the UK as virtual wards. It’s a growing model where patients get hospital-level care, like IV meds, vitals monitoring, and daily check-ins, right from […]

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Society

What Happens When Psychopaths Face a Pandemic?

What do your personality traits say about your pandemic behavior? A new study suggests… quite a lot, especially if you’re prone to manipulation, self-importance, or thrill-seeking. In one of the most psychologically revealing studies of the pandemic, researchers used data from over 2,000 people in the UK and Germany to explore how “Dark Triad” personality […]

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Society

New Study Reveals 3 Big Myths About Kratom Use

A tea made from leaves. An ancient plant used for energy and pain. A trendy herbal product marketed in wellness stores and gas stations alike. Kratom means different things to different people—but for public health professionals, it may be the next frontier of both hope and harm. With more than two million users in the […]

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Society

How Social Capital Shapes Our Physical Activity

In a world where fitness apps and gym memberships promise to keep us active, there’s one crucial factor that often goes unnoticed: our social connections. What if the secret to staying physically active wasn’t just about motivation or personal discipline but rather about who we know, where we live, and how much we trust our […]

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Policy

How Mexico’s Drug War Fuels Deaths of Despair

When Mexico’s government launched a military offensive against drug cartels in 2006, the goal was to curb drug-related violence. Instead, the war fractured powerful cartels, triggering violent power struggles that sent homicide rates soaring. Today, more than 360,000 homicides later, the scars of this violence extend far beyond the direct victims. A new study reveals […]

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Society

What 25 Years of Data Reveal About Concealed Gun Carrying

When it comes to understanding the pathways of gun carrying in the United States, research often shines a spotlight on adolescents. But a groundbreaking longitudinal study spanning over 25 years reveals a more nuanced picture—one that distinguishes between the patterns of gun carrying during adolescence and adulthood. By examining data from Chicago neighborhoods, this study […]

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