Research

Bacteria

Some Nose, Throat Bacteria Make It Less Likely to Get Flu

New Research from Betsy Foxman and Aubree Gordon

Researchers at the University of Michigan hope they've taken the first step in a long road to make this a reality after they identified a cluster of nose and throat bacteria that made their hosts less likely to get the flu.

stressed women and man

IN THE NEWS: The United States of Stress

Arline Geronimous Featured on New Expert Wellness Advisory Board

Stress in the modern world is a constant. When stress doesn’t let up and is paired with the feeling that we have little to no control over the circumstances that are creating it, that’s called chronic stress. Over and over again, the research points to one key fact: Prolonged or unremitting stress exacts a stunningly toxic toll on the body, brain, mind, and soul.

Brain Injury

IN THE NEWS: Why We Still Don't Know How Many NFL Players Have CTE

New Contribution by Bhramar Mukherjee

Over the past few years, the NFL has been haunted by the early deaths of some former players whose brains showed signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. CTE is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by memory loss, mood disorders, dementia and other brain-related problems. But how prevalent is CTE, and how likely are players to develop it? Those remain unanswered questions, despite ongoing attempts to answer them.