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Dietary supplement basics

WEBMore than half of American adults and about 30% of American children report taking vitamins or other dietary supplements, fueling a $40 billion a year industry that the Food …

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Dr. Stephanie Holm: Wildfire smoke and children’s health

WEBSmoke from wildfires is harmful to human health, and this is particularly true for children. On August 24, 2021, SciLine interviewed: Dr. Stephanie Holm, a …

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The role of the gut microbiome

WEBGrowing interest in probiotics, research advances in fecal transplantation, and rising infection rates from bacteria such as C. difficile have brought the gut …

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Substance use and misuse among U.S. teens

WEBLast year, more than 2 million U.S. middle- and high-school students reported e-cigarette use and about half of high schoolers reported having used …

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Xenophobia, racism, and health in immigrant communities

WEBSciLine is a free service for journalists and scientists based at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific …

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Dr. Krysten Schuler: Chronic wasting disease

WEB[0:01:16] KRYSTEN SCHULER: Chronic wasting disease—just like its name—causes the animal to become ill over a long period of time. So, over the course …

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Dr. Meredithe McNamara: Gender transition in young people

WEBOn Thursday, June 8, 2023, SciLine interviewed: Dr. Meredithe McNamara, an assistant professor of pediatrics at Yale University. She discussed topics including: how these …

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Dr. Vivek Shandas: Urban forestry

WEBResearch suggests that adding trees in cities has benefits for the environment and for human health. On Thursday, May 4, 2023, SciLine interviewed: Dr. …

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Dr. Taryn Morrissey: Childcare costs

WEBExpert on Camera. Childcare costs have been rising for years, and recent data show that families are spending 30% more on it than in 2019—outpacing inflation …

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Urban Heat: How rising temperatures affect U.S. cities

WEBDaytime temperatures in cities can be as much as 1 to 7 degrees Fahrenheit higher than in nearby rural areas. This “heat island” effect, caused by the absorption and …

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Dr. Kelly Rohan: Beating the winter blues

WEBExpert on Camera: After we “fall back” from daylight saving time, afternoons get darker as temperatures continue to drop—and for some people, these shifts can …

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Dr. Mary Jean Brown: Lead pipes

WEBInterview opportunity available: Wednesday, April 10, from 1-3 p.m. ET. The federal government is taking steps to eradicate lead pipes that can contaminate drinking …

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Dr. Carol Cardona: Avian flu

WEBExpert on Camera: A highly infectious strain of avian flu has been found in poultry flocks in dozens of U.S. states. On Monday, March 28, SciLine interviewed: Dr. …

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Dr. Karen Oberhauser: Monarch butterflies under threat

WEBExpert on Camera: In 23 states, transportation departments, local governments and/or energy companies have committed to preserving habitat for …

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Avian influenza update

WEBHighly pathogenic strains of avian flu, or bird flu, reemerged in 2022 after going undetected in the United States for several years. Since then, the disease has …

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School shootings in the United States

WEBThere are data from the Washington Post that have estimated that more than 357,000 children have experienced gun violence, specifically in K-12 schools, since the …

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COVID-19: Immunity and contact tracing

WEBRequest an interview. SciLine is a free service for journalists and scientists based at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s …

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