Month: July 2025

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Health

Medical Notes: A New Cause of Infertility, the Future of Drinking Ocean Water, and Why You Should Embrace PDA

Researchers Discover a New Cause of Infertility A study in the journal Environmental International has found that air pollution can harm embryo development in IVF cycles. Issues stem from both maternal and paternal exposure to outdoor air pollution. Specifically, exposure to organic carbon, which is emitted from cars and wildfires, negatively impacts fertilization, survival, and

todayJuly 30, 2025

Viewpoints

Culture Crash: Finally – A Superman Worth Believing In

Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… In 2013, Warner Brothers reset their DC Comics film universe with a Superman movie from director Zack Snyder called Man of Steel. Chasing the high highs of Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Batman trilogy, Man of Steel opted for

todayJuly 30, 2025

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Viewpoints Explained: Is Society Ready For Fewer Babies?

This is Viewpoints Explained… For much of the 20th century, governments around the world were worried about people having too many kids. Now, countries are grappling with the opposite issue. In the U.S. And other developed nations, birth rates are falling fast. Last year, the U.S. Hit a record low fertility rate of 1.6 children

todayJuly 30, 2025

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Private Equity 101: How Takeovers Are Reshaping America

Private equity sounds like distant Wall Street jargon, but it’s reshaping the very fabric of daily American life from hospitals and pharmacies to brands that play a vital role in communities. This week – we cover how exactly a private equity firm works and the hidden drivers behind these corporate takeovers. Guest Information: Megan Greenwell

todayJuly 27, 2025

Health

The FDA Is Vegan: Why The Agency Is Phasing Out Animal Testing

In a historic move, the FDA has taken the first steps to phase out animal testing in research. Though it’s been a requirement for new drug development for decades, there are other, more accurate methods that the FDA wants to move forward with. Our expert discusses these new methods and the emerging technology helping to

todayJuly 27, 2025

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The Wellness Boom: Hope, Hype And Hard Truths

The wellness industry is booming, but how much is genuine, and how much is simply clever marketing? Journalist Hayley Krischer joins us to unpack the murky world of viral wellness trends and how millions have gotten sucked into this cycle of continuous buying. Guest Information: Hayley Krischer, journalist, author, You Belong to Me. Links for

todayJuly 27, 2025

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Medical Notes: How Your Eyes Help You Run Faster, the High-Tech Teeth Your Dentist May Soon Be Using, and How to Detect Cancer Early

We Can Detect Cancer Faster Than Ever Before Scientists are now able to detect the genetic material shed by tumors in the bloodstream. A study published in Cancer Discovery reveals that this detection can occur up to three years before a clinical diagnosis. That’s incredibly valuable time to plan intervention strategies and start treatment. (Johns

todayJuly 23, 2025