Tufts University

  • A small four-legged robot with a body covered in wires and electronics steps over a stick while walking on grass.
    3D printing

    Swarms of small robots could get big stuff done

    Swarms of small, inexpensive robots could one day be used in search and rescue, landmine clearing, and environmental monitoring.
  • A person holds a cup under a soda fountain as it pours a pink drink.
    sugar

    Millions of diabetes and heart disease cases tied to sugary drinks

    "We need urgent, evidence-based interventions to curb consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages globally..."
  • Rows of overturned empty wine and cocktail glasses at a bar.
    alcohol

    What are the benefits and drawbacks of Dry January?

    An expert on substance use disorder and related risks shares thoughts on Dry January's upsides and downsides.
  • Rows of smiles with red lips and white teeth sit on a green fabric background.
    teeth

    Can you whiten your teeth too much?

    An expert explains the basics of tooth whitening, including what's safe, what's effective, and what won't make a difference.
  • A child reaches to fill up a cup with soda at a fountain machine.
    children's health

    Experts warn of rise in kids having sugary drinks

    A new study estimates at least 10% of youth around the world consume more than 7 servings of sugary drinks weekly.
  • A plastic container on its side has red gummy vitamins spilling out of it.
    gum disease

    Gummy vitamins can be a problem for your teeth

    Do the benefits of gummies (and closely-related chewies) outweigh the risks they can pose to oral health? Experts dig in.
  • A smiling woman wearing red lipstick.
    oral health

    ‘Oil pulling’ may not do much for your oral health

    Oil pulling, the trend of swirling oil through your mouth, may not add much to your dental care routine, an expert explains.
  • A gun shop worker displays three pistols on a glass case containing more guns.
    guns

    Gun permits may beat background checks alone for cutting homicides

    New analysis suggests universal background checks alone aren't associated with significantly lower shooting death rates in the US.
  • A person's hand with a line running into a vein delivering doxorubicin.
    cancer

    How a common chemo drug causes heart damage

    Researchers have identified which immune cells drive cardiac inflammation in cancer patients taking doxorubicin, a common chemotherapy drug.
  • A man stretches a resistance band over his head while doing physical therapy in his living room.
    physical therapy

    5 tips for getting the most out of home physical therapy

    Experts have some tips for how to get the most from home physical therapy, including how to stay motivated and recognize soreness vs. pain.
  • A man puts an ice pack on his knee.
    muscles

    Icing an injury may do more harm than good

    Experts have tips on properly administering thermal therapies after an injury, surgery, or in simple recovery from exercise.
  • A dog looks tired while peeking out from under a yellow blanket.
    dogs

    How to protect your dog from dangerous bacterial infection

    An expert has answers for you about dogs and leptospirosis, including how to prevent dogs from getting it and what's next if they do.