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  • RFK Jr. and the CDC disagree on a major autism study
    Time

    RFK Jr. and the CDC disagree on a major autism study

    Paul Offit of the Perelman School of Medicine says that recent claims about a link between vaccines and autism are illustrative of a fast and loose relationship with scientific fact.

    Apr 18, 2025

    Can the Tesla brand be saved?
    Fast Company

    Can the Tesla brand be saved?

    David J. Reibstein of the Wharton School says that Tesla could change its name and logo and essentially rebuild the brand to appeal to its original customer base, heavily made up of progressives concerned about climate change.

    Apr 18, 2025

    My GLP-1 medication changed the way perfume smells to me
    Allure

    My GLP-1 medication changed the way perfume smells to me

    A study by Amber Alhadeff of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues found that a population of neurons in the hindbrain plays a key role in mediating the appetite suppressant and weight loss effects of GLP-1 drugs.

    Apr 17, 2025

    Trump administration pulls $300M in health funding from Virginia
    Axios

    Trump administration pulls $300M in health funding from Virginia

    Postdoc Alyssa Sinclair of the Annenberg School for Communication says that Virginia universities will likely need to institute budget adjustments to make up cuts to federal health funding.

    Apr 17, 2025

    Yes, wearing socks to bed may help you sleep better
    The Washington Post

    Yes, wearing socks to bed may help you sleep better

    Indira Gurubhagavatula of the Perelman School of Medicine says that wearing socks to warm up one’s feet can cause core body temperature to drop, signaling the brain to prepare for sleep.

    Apr 16, 2025