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(Over 500 stories + podcasts to date; Updated October 2025)

Select Feature Stories:

  1. ‘Why are my biceps so small?’ The boys and young men turning to steroids, The Guardian, December 2024
  2. Could organ transplants help you live forever? Experts weigh in, National Geographic, September 2025
  3. Why are so many women being told their hormones are out of whack? Think twice before testing your hormones at home, The Atlantic, 2023
  4. Wildland firefighters are burning out, Inverse Mind & Body, 2020
  5. How Healthy, A nutrition series from New York Times Well and New York Times Cooking, 2025
  6. Cancer patients say psilocybin can be both therapy and ‘a beautiful experience’, Inverse Mind & Body, 2020
  7. The mail-order abortion boom is here, The Daily Beast Tech & Innovation, 2022
  8. Cold comfort: Inside the world of Wim Hof,  Inverse Mind & Body, 2020
  9. Why supplements may hurt your health more than help, National Geographic, February 2025
  10. Can exercise replace your antidepressant? Outside Magazine, 2023
  11. Meet the vet “detectives” chasing the world’s next Covid-19, Inverse Mind & Body, 2020
  12. Nature’s calling—  for more human diversity, CNN Health & Climate, 2017

Interviews + Profiles + Q&As:

  1. Dr. Robert Califf, FDA Commissioner of the United States, The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter, 2023
  2. 7 simple science-backed rules for living longer, Interview with Dr. Eric Topol featuring his new book, SUPER AGERS, National Geographic, 2025
  3. A training plan to supercharge social fitness, Reported Q&A with Dr. Robert Waldinger, Outside Magazine, 2023
  4. Dr. Francis Collins, former director of the National Institutes of Health, The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter, 2023
  5. Olympian Michael Phelps on living with depression, Inverse Mind & Body, 2020
  6. Olympian Alexi Pappas on developing mental and physical resilience, Inverse Mind & Body, 2020
  7. Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson on her path to real change, Inverse Mind & Body, 2020
  8. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, neurosurgeon and CNN Medical Correspondent on brain health, The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter, 2022
  9. Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee, oncologist and author of The Emperor of All Maladies and The Song of the Cell, The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter, 2023
  10. Dr. Martine Rothblatt, CEO of United Therapeutics’ and founder of Sirius XM on xenotransplants, The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter CuraLink, 2022
  11. Dr. Noubar Afeyan, Moderna Co-Founder and CEO Flagship Pioneering on innovation, The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter, 2022
  12. Dr. Eric Verdin, longevity expert and director of The Buck Institute, The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter CuraLink, 2022
  13. Dr. Eric Topol, Physician-scientist and “godfather” of AI in medicine, The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter CuraLink, 2023
  14. Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, co-inventor of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine, The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter CuraLink, 2023
  15. Dr. Nir Barzilai, longevity expert and leading researcher on “super-agers,”  The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter CuraLink, 2023
  16. Dr. BJ Miller, palliative care physician and founder of Mettle Health,  The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter CuraLink, 2023
  17. Dr. Lisa Patel, physician and environmental scientist on climate change + health, The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter CuraLink, 202
  18. Dr. Mark Hyman, functional medicine doctor on the holistic health movement, The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter CuraLink, 2024
  19. Dr. Elissa Epel, pioneering clinical psychologist on the latest stress science; The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter CuraLink, 2024
  20. Kelli Kedis Ogborn on the burgeoning space economy, The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter CuraLink, 2024
  21. Dr. David Feinberg, Chairman of Oracle Health on the keys to changing behavior, tech Innovations, big data and AI in healthcare delivery, The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter CuraLink, 2024
  22. Dr. William Kapp, Fountain Life CEO on precision diagnostics, The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter CuraLink, 2024
  23. Dr. Charlotte Yeh, AARP Services CMO shares the upside of aging, The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter CuraLink, 2024
  24. Renée Fleming, Legendary soprano on how music transforms the mind, The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter CuraLink, 2024
  25. Dr. Jeffrey Bluestone, scientist and co-inventor of cancer immunotherapy, The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter CuraLink, 2024
  26. Dr. Matthew Johnson, psychiatrist and leading psychedelic-assisted therapy researcher at Johns Hopkins on psilocybin, The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter, 2022
  27. Dr. Angela Diaz, director of the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center on the youth mental health crisis, The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter, 2022
  28. Tony Robbins and David Beasley on food security, The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter, 2022
  29. Dr. Jeremy Cauwels, Chief physician of Sanford Health on rural medicine, The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter, 2022
  30. Dr. David Dodick, Mayo Clinic neurologist and CMO, CSO and Co-Chair of Atria's Academy of Science & Medicine, The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter, 2023
  31. Dr. Laura Esserman, UCSF surgeon and breast cancer oncology specialist on the future of breast cancer detection, The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter, 2023
  32. Dr. Cheryl Pegus, cardiologist and partner at Morgan Health, The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter, 2023
  33. Dr. C. Michael Gibson, Renowned interventional cardiologist and inventor of the TIMI frame count and the TIMI myocardial perfusion grade, The Cura Foundation CuraLink newsletter, 2023
  34. Florence Williams on how science can hack heartbreak?, Inverse Mind & Body 2022
  35. Youtube’s Doctor Mike on science communication, Inverse Mind & Body, 2020
  36. Dr. Shikha Jain on Covid-19 misinformation, Inverse Mind & Body, 2021
  37. Big Wave Surfer Paige Alms Part 1, Part 2, on sexism in surfing, Inverse Mind & Body, 2019
  38. Ocean Explorer Allison Fundis on mapping the seafloor, Inverse Mind & Body, 2019

Audio + Podcasts:

  1. Firefighters Are Burning Out, Guest interview with On The Line, February 2020
  2. How Loneliness Hijacks Work Performance, The Jack Eason Podcast, August 2020
  3. How You Doin’? Staying Mentally Healthy During Covid-19, Guest interview with Important Not Important, September 2020
  4. How Psychedelic Science is Changing Life and Death, The Abstract Episode #53, Inverse, September 2020
  5. Life Lessons From Untold Covid-19 Stories, The Abstract Episode #23, Inverse, September 2020
  6. Persuasion and Pushback: How to Change Someone’s Mind, The Abstract Episode #52, Inverse, September 2020
  7. Telehealth, Contact Tracing and the Health Heroes Adapting to Covid-19, The Abstract Episode #48, Inverse, September 2020
  8. #37: Staying Healthy to Fight Covid-19, The Abstract Episode #37, Inverse, August 2020
  9. Covid-19: Staying Ahead of the Game, The Abstract Episode #31, Inverse, July 2020
  10. The Science Behind Your (Anxious, Lonely) State of Mind, The Abstract Episode #30, Inverse, July 2020
  11. The Strange Evolution of the Male Sex Drive, The Abstract Episode #29, Inverse, July 2020
  12. Healthy Body Hacks, The Abstract Episode #27, Inverse, July 2020
  13. How Healthy Are you? The Abstract Episode #25, Inverse, July 2020
  14. Science of Catching Covid-19: Men, Women, Cats and Dogs, The Abstract Episode #21, Inverse, July 2020
  15. Hitting the mental reset button during Covid-19, The Abstract Episode #93, Inverse, December 2020
  16. Brain Food: The surprising new links between nutrition and health, The Abstract Episode #77, Inverse, November 2020
  17. Life after Covid-19: Young people cope with lingering symptoms, The Abstract Episode #71, Inverse, November 2020
  18. Breaking bad: How to create positive changes that stick, The Abstract Episode #65, Inverse, October 2020
  19. Change Your Diet, Change the Future, The Abstract Episode #59, Inverse, October 2020
  20. Men and Covid-19: Why They’re Getting Hit Harder, The Abstract Episode #57, Inverse, September 2020
  21. How to Navigate Covid-19's "Infodemic" and Stay Sane, The Abstract Episode #56, Inverse, September 2020
  22. Exercise Vs. Stress: How Working Out Affects Our Mental Health, The Abstract Episode #55, Inverse, September 2020
  23. Unmasking the Facts About Face Masks, The Abstract Episode #19, Inverse, June 2020
  24. Covid-19 Changes the Future of Travel, Cash As We Know It, The Abstract Episode #16, Inverse, June 2020
  25. How Decoding the Brain Can Heal Anxiety and Restore Sensations, The Abstract Episode #14, Inverse, June 2020
  26. Technology Takes on COVID-19, The Abstract Episode #5, Inverse, May 2020
  27. Self Care and COVID-19, The Abstract Episode #4, Inverse, May 2020
  28. Binge Drinking and the Brain: Why It’s Worse Than You Think, The Abstract Episode #63, Inverse, October 2020
  29. Pet Science: The Truth About Cats and Dogs, The Abstract Episode #44, Inverse, August 2020
  30. The Science of Catching Covid-19: Men, Women, Cats and Dogs, The Abstract Episode #21, Inverse, July 2020
  31. Protesting During Covid-19: The Unexpected Side Effects, The Abstract Episode #13, Inverse, June 2020
  32. On your Feet, Running Man, The Abstract Episode #3, Inverse, May 2020
  33. Chill Humans Seek Health Hacks, The Abstract Episode #2, Inverse, May 2020

Food/Diet/ Wellness:

  1. How healthy are lentils? A nutrition series from the New York Times Well and New York Times Cooking, 2025
  2. Nootropics: Smart drugs or scam? Body +  Soul,  2024
  3. Meatless marathon: Going vegan can be a performance hack, if you do it right, Inverse Mind & Body, 2019
  4. Can dry scooping boost performance? Experts explain the viral workout hack
  5. Metabolism drops: The science behind Tiktok's viral weight loss "hack"
  6. 4 essential strategies to reboot your life in 2021
  7. Grape-seed study reveals antioxidant compound may boost longevity
  8. Science reveals the perfect time to drink coffee for a healthy metabolism
  9. One factor may determine the best way to lose weight
  10. 2 types of exercise can boost mental health
  11. The best “science-based” approach to health is boosted by intermittent fasting
  12. One diet can cut the risk of death by over 10% — study
  13. A major organ plays an unprecedented role in choosing what you eat
  14. 4 smart ways to strengthen your immune system
  15. One common food type could heighten the risk of death by 26 percent
  16. Protein study reveals a powerful effect on fat-burning
  17. Microbiome study explains how sugar hijacks an essential part of health
  18. New study reveals an unintended side effect of intermittent fasting
  19. Calorie restriction can extend life — study explains one factor involved
  20. These are the three foods that can fuel adult acne — study
  21. What’s the healthiest way to drink coffee? Study points to 1 technique
  22. Mediterranean diet: New analysis says it may optimize brain health
  23. Eating too much salt has a troubling effect on the immune system — study
  24. Mixing diet soda and fries has a dangerous effect on the brain — study
  25. Fruit-fly study reveals the "hidden costs" of intermittent fasting
  26. Loading up during this one meal could boost weight loss, study suggests
  27. Eating one type of food can hijack gut microbes to ward off aging's deadliest diseases
  28. The sugar tax has had a surprising effect on soda companies
  29. Mouse study explains why the keto diet can screw up long-term health
  30. The science-backed guide to intermittent fasting, 2019's most popular diet
  31. How a "fussy eater" went blind from a junk food diet
  32. Is intermittent fasting the longevity life hack we’ve been waiting for?
  33. 3 diets significantly cut people's life expectancy — study
  34. How to hack your diet to fight depression
  35. How to master intuitive eating during the toughest time of the year
  36. Keto diet: A controversial diet might actually be the key to fighting the flu
  37. Gigantic study reveals the healthiest foods are the most sustainable
  38. Dermatologists say people with acne have 5 lifestyle factors in common
  39. A study on 94,644 meals revealed a hopeful result about vegetarian eating
  40. With more popularity, essential oils are showing up in an unexpected place
  41. Is Sugar Toxic? Here's the Actual Truth About the Sweet Substance
  42. Intermittent Fasting: A Popular Diet With Serious Psychological Risks
  43. The Truth Behind What Intermittent Fasting Does to Your Body
  44. Intuitive Eating: What Is It, How to Start, and How to Know if It's Working
  45. What Happens in Ketosis? 5 Scientists Reveal the Risks and Benefits

Exercise/Fitness:

  1. Brain study reveals one type of exercise increases stress resilience
  2. For heart health, exercise has limitless benefits — study
  3. Stressed out? Study pinpoints a form of exercise that relieves anxiety
  4. One type of exercise has 6 brain boosting effects
  5. Is sitting all day bad for the mind? Researchers shed light on mixed results
  6. Can weightlifting keep you from getting sick? Immunity study explains
  7. Exercise counteracts a dangerous effect of air pollution
  8. Mouse study reveals how running can prevent a downside of aging
  9. Monkey study reveals weightlifting strengthens 1 vital organ before muscles
  10. One type of exercise “reverses” aging's effect on stem cells — study
  11. Study reveals the “true magnitude” of how exercise influences metabolism
  12. Workout hacks: Ultramarathon study reveals what actually boosts performance
  13. Genes study links high-altitude populations and increased aerobic capacity
  14. Dunking makes for a quieter brain
  15. One cheap lifestyle choice could prevent prostate cancer
  16. The 'Fitness Paradox': How to Lose Weight, Gain Muscle, and Stay Sane
  17. You’re probably doing cardio all wrong: The truth about training smarter

Health tech:

  1. The NBA Smart Rings Tracking Covid-19’s Silent Spread, Inverse, 2020
  2. "I feel weightless": Nike-backed researchers invent a wearable robot that makes you faster, Inverse, 2020
  3. Covid-19 testing: A blood test can detect coronavirus immunity in 15 minutes
  4. “We want to be very careful:" Coronavirus test company officer cautions public
  5. Why Fitbits could be the key to stopping deadly infections in their tracks
  6. Bill and Melinda Gates-funded invention could invisibly solve malnutrition
  7. Celiac disease: "Revolutionary" study could mean relief for millions

Mental + Behavioral Health/ STRATEGY Newsletter:

  1. Does mindfulness change the brain? Research fractures structural hypothesis, Inverse Mind & Body 2022
  2. Too much bad news can make you sick, CNN Health & Climate, 2018
  3. The ‘flow’ of peak performance, CNN Health & Climate, 2018
  4. An antidote to heartbreak? Inside the new science of loneliness with Science Writer Florence Williams, Inverse, 2022
  5. Four low-key psychology hacks to increase life satisfaction for good
  6. Why curiosity can improve your relationships & how to make it second nature, Mind Body Green, 2023
  7. What science (and Katy Perry) say about transcendental meditation,  Inverse Mind & Body, 2019
  8. Psychology explains a counterintuitive link between happiness and success
  9. Be more productive and creative at work with these 4 tips
  10. Scientists pin down a link between happiness and 1 daily activity
  11. Military psychologist explains why grit matters as much as intelligence
  12. Serotonin study explains why some people are more prone to anxiety
  13. Can’t stop procrastinating? Disrupt the cycle with one question
  14. Studies show 1 brain hack can stop addiction cold
  15. Mental health: How nightmares could be good for you
  16. Why do our minds wander? Brain study shows benefits of daydreaming
  17. How to shut off your brain: 4 science-backed tips to stop thinking and relax
  18. The brain’s boss: 3 hacks to retrain your brain and find focus in 12 minutes
  19. Stressed? Five psychologist-tested strategies to let it go and forgive
  20. Attention deficit trait: How to cure a mental traffic jam
  21. 3 steps to master small talk and build better relationships
  22. Why the brain can overvalue a happy ending — study
  23. Effective leaders all share this "character" trait
  24. The truth about confidence: 4 steps to calibrate self-perception
  25. How to break bad habits in 3 steps, according to science
  26. The power of mindset: 4 steps to overcome decision-making paralysis
  27. This deadly sin is actually your "secret decision-making superpower"
  28. Emotional Contagion: How humans catch and spread feelings without ever knowing
  29. Peer pressure psychology: Why social context shapes decision making
  30. 3 ways to leverage boredom and change your life
  31. How to win arguments and actually change someone’s mind
  32. How to fight loneliness while working from home: 3 mood-boosting tips
  33. 2 psychological factors to ensure you have a mentally restorative vacation
  34. A tiny discovery in the brain could revolutionize depression diagnoses
  35. Study: New treatment relieves depression in 90 percent of participants
  36. New treatments mean PTSD isn’t a life sentence
  37. 'Vital exhaustion' study links burnout to a deadly consequence
  38. Five next-gen depression treatments that could revolutionize the field
  39. Alien hands and fake feces: Scientists create bizarre new OCD treatment
  40. There's a counterintuitive link between social status and health -- study
  41. Grit may be the "secret sauce" for success
  42. This underrated type of intelligence could predict academic success
  43. The introvert's guide to surviving the holidays: 6 proven strategies
  44. Study on Army cadets suggests "grit" matters more than previously thought
  45. A healthy dose of fear? 3 ways being scared can improve your health
  46. Study reports anxious people strategically choose worrying over relaxing

News Explainers:

  1. Why 1,200 health experts are urging cops to stop using this “horrifying weapon”
  2. Doctors clarify why racism against Black Americans is a public health crisis 
  3. Reducing gun violence comes down to these 3 factors, studies find
  4. First Comprehensive Studies Reveal US Gun Control Laws That Actually Work
  5. Study on over 17,000 Black women shows how racism changes the brain
  6. White shame: How to convert guilt into action
  7. DNA tests can amplify racist views, new study shows

Science coverage + embargoed research:

  1. Scientists’ Search for an Exercise Pill, Inverse Mind & Body, 2022
  2. Olympics Flashbacks: The science of barefoot running and winning gold
  3. 23andMe study untangles the brutal history of American slavery
  4. Study pinpoints a crucial link between stress and fat
  5. Scientists explain the new swine flu virus with pandemic potential
  6. What Covid-19 vaccine advocates can learn from Israel's "silent" outbreak
  7. An “alcohol memory trace” in the brain can trigger relapses — study
  8. Sea slug study explains what happens when a human brain learns
  9. Landmark study reveals 1 factor links gut health and long life
  10. Are depression and intelligence related? Scientists say the answer is in our genes
  11. Music gives the brain a crucial connective advantage
  12. What does mucus do? Study explains glycans' role in fighting bacteria
  13. Study finds 2 psychological factors influence supernatural encounters
  14. Will the national mask mandate stop Covid-19? What scientists predict
  15. Exercise and chronic inflammation: Why workouts can combat disease
  16. Microbiome study could change the way doctors diagnose depression
  17. Loneliness and hunger light up brain activity in similar ways
  18. Adult language learning literally reroutes brain networks — study
  19. Scientists warn of an invisible threat with Covid-19 ramifications
  20. Scientists find a troubling link between sleep deprivation and addiction
  21. 2 chemicals may shape human perception more than previously thought — study
  22. Scientists discover the origin of thirst in the brain
  23. Can baths improve your health? Scientists find a surprisingly positive effect
  24. How the brain creates the experience of time — study
  25. Hijacking the fight or flight response could lead to life-saving cancer treatments
  26. CRISPR cell therapy could turn bad fat into good fat
  27. Can marijuana help with depression? Study finds “concerning” trends
  28. Why most people infected with a cat-linked brain parasite don't get sick
  29. Landmark report predicts “profound” shifts in fertility by 2100
  30. 4 strategies for avoiding the hidden health risks linked to fireworks
  31. Human eggs attract some men's sperm over others — study
  32. Human mini-livers pave the way for made-to-order organ transplants
  33. How to engineer a comfort food: Why certain flavors make us calm
  34. Study finds a counterintuitive effect wealth has on health
  35. Brain “hot spots” point to a cure for chronic pain — study
  36. The 4 powerful ways you can strengthen your immune system at home
  37. Study explains why humans have an “unquenchable desire” for sugar
  38. How diet and exercise impact memory hinges on one uncontrollable factor
  39. The source of peanut allergies has been found in a surprising place
  40. Prebiotics could help fight stress and sleepless nights — study
  41. Why people enjoy songs comes down to uniquely human ability — study
  42. 4D images reveal men and women have key differences in 1 vital organ
  43. One "underreported” issue may be ruining the sex lives of almost half the population
  44. Mortality rate by education level? Chart shows where people end up
  45. The brain of a lifelong bully looks different than the general population's
  46. Why the benefits of "binaural beats" may be bunk
  47. A tiny area of the brain may enable consciousness, says "exhilarating" study
  48. "Stroke Belt" hometowns affect brain health for life — study
  49. Brain scan study links social anxiety to an empathy "imbalance"
  50. 2 types of people who rarely watch porn think they are addicted to porn
  51. This parenting life hack can boost babies’ language skills — study
  52. A gene-editing "vaccine" could stop the world's leading killer
  53. The “Mr. Darcy” pheromone makes female mice go crazy
  54. New 3D brain models crack open mysteries of crucial stage of human development
  55. Scientists discover biological reason why stress makes your hair turn gray
  56. Least-fit states: 2020 CDC maps reveal who's up and down
  57. Allergic "memory serum" could be the key to solving allergies for good
  58. Scientists discover a “therapeutic gold mine” in one surprising place
  59. This may be the fastest way to learn something new, according to science
  60. Science explains how a Christmas tree turns into a deadly inferno
  61. How cuckolding could be this fish's secret weapon for survival
  62. Study: Genetic ‘clock’ predicts lifespan in vertebrates
  63. Chilean plane goes missing over “roughest water” on the planet
  64. Dating app "addicts" share these two traits
  65. The truth about the “penis facial” and other cult skin treatments
  66. There's a physiological cause for e-scooter injuries, scientists say
  67. Brushing your teeth this many times per day could save your life
  68. Study of "gender dysphoria" in the brain has long missed one possible cause
  69. This "distinctly American" trend is causing life expectancy to plummet
  70. Scientists identify what thousands of songs around the world have in common
  71. A new antiviral pill could save lives when the flu vaccine fails
  72. Study: Family is more important than friends in a surprising metric
  73. Scientists pinpoint the fastest way to learn something new
  74. Scientists have learned something new and terrifying about the measles
  75. The tanning industry may be targeting neighborhoods with gay men: study
  76. Transgender survey links gender-affirming surgery to better mental health
  77. Why you need a new vaccine every year until the 'forever flu shot' debuts
  78. Necrotizing fasciitis: How to avoid the rare and fast-spreading infection
  79. New understanding of teenage pimples could lead to clearer skin for all
  80. Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan EEE maps show a spike in 2019 for cases
  81. Compulsive sexual behavior disorder could be explained by DNA
  82. Brain scans reveal exactly why learning to read is good for the brain
  83. The Dog Effect: How Owning a Pet Improves Your Heart Health
  84. Is Sunscreen Safe? Why Using DIY Sunblock Is a Dangerous Idea
  85. Is Online Dating Harmful? Study Cautions the Socially Anxious and Lonely
  86. Sharks are all around us. Scientists explain why we don't need to fear.
  87. Flu shot season: When, where, and why to get vaccinated

Covid-19 News and Study Stories:

  1. Inside a Covid-19 support group, where a long-haul future is faced head on, Inverse Mind & Body, 2020
  2. Covid-19 is turning skeptical doctors into telehealth believers, Inverse Mind & Body, 2020
  3. Meet the young people who may never smell again because of Covid-19, Inverse Mind & Body, 2020
  4. The pandemic set students back worse than we thought, The Daily Beast Tech & Innovation, 2023
  5. How coronavirus is crippling the contraceptive industry, Inverse Mind & Body, 2020
  6. What the NBA bubble taught scientists about jet lag
  7. 5G & Covid-19: The origin, explanation, and reason why scientists are concerned
  8. Dexamethasone & Covid-19: Who makes it, how it works, and why doctors are excited
  9. Up to 81 percent of Covid-19 patients may be asymptomatic, cruise ship study suggests
  10. Why the Covid-19 mask became a cultural lightning rod
  11. When will social distancing end? The 3 major risks of reopening too soon
  12. Covid-19 and swimming: The scientific factors you should know
  13. What's it like to fly during Covid-19? Pilots forecast the “eerie” future
  14. What link does vitamin D have with Covid-19? Scientists split fact from fiction
  15. Mutated coronavirus strains are no reason to panic: Scientists explain why
  16. Covid-19 could pose a “global threat” to male fertility — study
  17. Gut microbiome imbalances influence the likelihood of 'long-Covid'
  18. Covid-19 oxygen shortages: Where are they and why are they happening?
  19. One type of indoor area is especially high-risk for Covid-19 — study
  20. How does the immune system combat coronavirus? Case study brings a vaccine closer
  21. Can you catch coronavirus twice? Microbiologist sheds light on immunity question
  22. Two sensory symptoms are warning signs of Covid-19 infection — study
  23. Experts give 5 tips for preventing coronavirus spread during the holidays
  24. Massive dataset reveals 4 superspreader sites to avoid this winter
  25. What does Covid-19 do to the brain? Neuroscientists unravel "mind-boggling" symptoms
  26. As "pandemic fatigue" grows, scientists encourage one pivotal behavior
  27. Coronavirus and the flu: Four factors make Covid-19 way more lethal
  28. Is eating inside a restaurant safe? Coronavirus experts explain the science
  29. Why rapid diagnostic tests could change the trajectory of Covid-19
  30. The most common social distancing confusion, explained by medical experts
  31. "Covid-19 does not spare young people," researchers caution as cases surge
  32. 3 strategies for not falling for 5 Covid-19 mental traps
  33. Covid-19: Experts explain why you should embrace uncertainty
  34. Facing overloads, CDC restricts Covid-19 tests to those with symptoms
  35. Consider the spike protein: The Covid-19 weak spot we can attack
  36. 3 tricks for communicating clearly behind a mask
  37. Likely years away, scientists say a Covid-19 vaccine may be a nasal spray
  38. Fighting the common cold may prepare the body for Covid-19
  39. Road trips & Covid-19: Take these 5 steps to minimize risk
  40. Covid-19 risk calculation: 3 questions to ask before going out
  41. Covid-19 brain: How the virus can wreak havoc on the nervous system
  42. Air conditioning and Covid-19: The scientific factors you should know
  43. Covid-19 second wave could be prevented if 50% of people do this
  44. Coronavirus poses uniquely dangerous threats to the heart, scientists warn
  45. How to find and keep love during a global pandemic, experts reveal
  46. 6 resilience strategies to protect your mental health through Covid-19
  47. What makes the flu so severe for some is linked to Covid-19 outcomes — study
  48. If you give yourself a DIY haircut, it will return the favor with something tight
  49. Is diarrhea a Covid-19 symptom? Coronavirus' reach may extend beyond the lungs
  50. Can zinc lozenges treat coronavirus? A doctor fact-checks the link
  51. How to keep up with coronavirus news without losing your mind

Supplements:

  1. What’s in your sports supplement? New paper warns of accidental doping
  2. Taking this one supplement could help fight depression
  3. Three supplements that boost the brain more than others
  4. These 2 supplements may reduce heart attacks and cancer deaths
  5. The Omega-3 Crisis: Climate Change Predicted to Cause Global Shortage
  6. Is There a Supplement That Helps Depression? Study Reveals One Is Best

Longevity:

  1. When does old age begin? Science says later than you might think, National Geographic, May 2024
  2. Longevity hack: To 'grow young', one action matters more than others
  3. Endurance exercise study illuminates the link between muscles and health
  4. Avoiding this type of food may protect your telomeres, boosting longevity
  5. Exercise study pinpoints the easiest way to stay fit, even if you WFH
  6. Red light therapy: the key to better sex or a sham? Inverse Mind & Body, 2020  
  7. People with these types of jobs live longer — study
  8. This lockdown friendly-activity is equal to 2 popular types of exercise
  9. The number 1 way to predict longevity might be in your number 2
  10. To live nearly 15 months longer, drink this massively popular beverage -- study
  11. Scientists pinpoint how brain activity could be manipulated to slow aging
  12. How Intermittent Fasting Could Help You Live Longer and Better

Men’s Health Stories:

  1. Does creatine make you stronger? How the supplement may boost athleticism
  2. Covid-19 is turning skeptical doctors into telehealth believers * also in features category
  3. Dad bod? More like Dad brain: Here are 2 chemicals that change dad behavior
  4. Hormones may make men and women experience alcohol differently
  5. Two tweaks to the Mediterranean diet make it especially healthy for men
  6. Sex in America: 1 in 3 young men aren’t having it
  7. Why is Covid-19 killing more men than women? Scientists have 4 theories
  8. Men with erectile dysfunction may face higher risk of death -- study
  9. Study of 2,935 men reveals one diet may solve the "infertility crisis"
  10. Study: Viagra may have devastating consequences for one vital human function
  11. Better fertility treatment for men could keep sperm swimming straight

Women’s Health stories:

  1. Your Sports Bra Could Level Up Your Running Game—With The Right Support, Run, Outside Magazine, June 2023
  2. Your Brain on Birth Control, Inverse, October 2019
  3. Sexist Science Makes Women’s Health a Guessing Game, Inverse, November 2019
  4. Hormones may make men and women experience alcohol differently

Climate Change:

  1. Climate change is making us sick
  2. Australia's fires could change global climate patterns for the worse
  3. Climate scientists predict a bleak future for today’s children
  4. Even low levels of air pollution threaten children's mental health
  5. Four ways nature can boost your physical health
  6. This green solution could save lives and billions of dollars — study
  7. Waterproof Sunscreen: Lotion Containing Titanium Dioxide Ends Up in Ocean

History/ Evolution/ Ancient Humans:

  1. One evolutionary advantage screws with food choices today
  2. Is Intermittent Fasting "Natural"? History Experts React to the Controversy
  3. How healthy you are may depend on where your ancient ancestors lived – study
  4. 2 million-year-old ancient human skull fossils rewrite the “story of us”
  5. Dame Jean Macnamara: The polio doctor planted seeds to fight our biggest medical battle yet
  6. Ignaz Semmelweis: Why the “father of infection control” is so important today
  7. Scientists discover beheaded man's brain self-preserved for 2,600 years
  8. How Medieval Christians policy built the nuclear family
  9. The dawn of speech was millions of years earlier than previously thought
  10. How medieval Christians created the American nuclear family

Sleep:

  1. Sleep better: New study reveals what happens to a body when you don’t
  2. "Unprecedented" study reveals sleeping brains replay waking experiences
  3. To improve mindfulness, sleep this many minutes extra per night
  4. Sleep scientists offer a surprising opinion on the dangers of blue light
  5. Too much sleep may spike risk of this deadly disease by 85 percent

Drugs/ Alcohol/ Substance Use Research:

  1. First-of-its-kind study finds a counterintuitive use for prescription CBD
  2. Brain discovery could change the way we treat alcohol dependence forever
  3. Why did activists give out free cocaine? Stunt addresses “drug poisoning crisis”
  4. How does alcohol change immunity? 3 truths about lockdown drinking
  5. Medical marijuana study reveals a major flaw in using THC for pain relief
  6. A single THC dose can induce psychotic side effects, new review finds
  7. How to stop drinking: 27 different studies show why AA is so effective
  8. Can you overdose on LSD? What 3 case studies teach us
  9. The best way to get drunk on a diet, according to science
  10. Can You Sweat Out THC? The science behind exercise and weed
  11. For cancer patients, a single dose of one popular drug provides relief
  12. Scientists find a troubling link between binge drinking and brain dysfunction
  13. Study of 1,225 festival-goers pinpoints positive effects of trippy drugs
  14. Heavy drinking can cause a cancer linked to cigarette smoking -- study
  15. Marijuana may accelerate the growth of this common cancer — study
  16. Scientists discover the reason why anxious people smoke marijuana
  17. Frequent marijuana use could literally change a person's heart
  18. MLB decision on marijuana could fundamentally change sports drug policy
  19. Marijuana vape users are getting incurable "cobalt lung"
  20. Smoking weed every day puts men at risk of a deadly disease
  21. Frequent drinking drives this heart condition more so than binge drinking
  22. E. coli engineered to make "magic mushroom" compound in beer-like process
  23. Dr. Herbert Kleber: How a 1960s “narcotic farm” shaped modern addiction treatment
  24. CBD: Mayo Clinic Raises Concerns About Liver Injury and Mislabeling

Politics:

  1. Why a specific view of masculinity gave rise to Trump — study
  2. 6 strategies to protect your mental health during the 2020 election
  3. Scientists extract an alarming stat about the amount of news Americans consume
  4. Could organ transplants help you live forever? Experts weigh in on conversation between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin

Work:

  1. Is meritocracy a myth? How social inequity snowballs at work
  2. One counterintuitive strategy sets great leaders apart
  3. Workaholics have these toxic behaviors in common
  4. Beware the dark triad: 15 signs there’s one in your office
  5. Miserable at work? Three steps to make a career change that lasts
  6. 3 steps to make feedback go from painful to productive
  7. How to be “crystal clear” over Zoom, Slack, and remote communication tools
  8. How embracing emotions can propel your career
  9. How to deal with a workplace bully
  10. This model of a 'WFH bod' shows what happens if bad habits set in
  11. https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/health-benefits-desk-job
  12. Covid-19 could improve work forever — if we make this one change
  13. https://www.inverse.com/innovation/flow-optimal-work-experience
  14. Burned out or laid off? 6 tips to reboot your career
  15. How to master distraction while working from home, experts explain
  16. How to deal with an overconfident coworker
  17. Beating burnout: 3 tips to keep remote work from "bleeding you dry"
  18. Work from home tips: How to avoid sitting all day long

Entertainment/ Film/ TV:

  1. ​​You need to watch this eye-opening food doc before it leaves Netflix next week
  2. 'Lucy in the Sky' takes one crucial aspect of astronaut life to the extreme
  3. Nature docs like 'Our Planet' have a starving polar bear problem