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A woman on a computer screen smiles while she looks at a smaller square of a man, who is also smiling.

AI-modified smiles can boost attraction, speed dating study shows

houssem23 / November 1, 2024

A well-timed smile can be the ultimate speed dating hack. Artificial intelligence-enhanced smiles during video chats led to greater romantic […]

Grocery store shelves, filled with colorful cereals, like Raisin Bran, Apple Jacks, Pops, and Froot Loops.

Are synthetic food colors bad for you? Here is the science.

houssem23 / October 28, 2024

Synthetic food colors—and their links to neurobehavioral issues in children—are having a moment. Last month, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed

A doula is knelt in front of a pregnant person, who is sitting on a blue couch, and has their hand placed on their stomach.

Doula care can lead to fewer C-sections or premature births

houssem23 / October 27, 2024

Having a trained professional by your side can make a pregnancy easier. Among a group of pregnant individuals covered by

implant designed to detect and reverse drug overdoses

A new implant tested in animals reverses drug overdoses

houssem23 / October 27, 2024

Naloxone has saved thousands of lives by reversing opioid overdoses. But its success depends on someone nearby who can administer

Two young people hold anti-tobacco signs at a a rally. The girl in front holds an teal-colored sign that reads, "I have a right to live tobacco-free." Another person holds a red sign that says, "The more tobacco ads I see, the more likely I am to start smoking."

Decline in vaping pushes use of tobacco products by young Americans to record low

houssem23 / October 27, 2024

Smallest number of American teens and tweens in 25 years are currently using tobacco products. According to the 2024 National