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Blood, Sweat, and Water: New Paper Analytical Devices Easily Track Health and Environment
Novel inexpensive, shelf-stable, easy-to-use tests bring lab-level precision to the home and field
![Blood, Sweat, and Water: New Paper Analytical Devices Easily Track Health and Environment A finger leaving a bit of blood on a piece of paper. Inexpensive, shelf-stable, easy-to-use tests bring lab-level precision to the home and field for blood, water, and lactic acid in sweat tests](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/feeds_images/240327_paper_diagnostics_lg.jpg?itok=KqqS_Lfs)
Documenting Women’s History and Making History of Her Own
Through her research on early modern Europe, Alisha Rankin is shedding light on little known medical practices, often led by women
![Documenting Women’s History and Making History of Her Own A portrait of professor Alisha Rankin.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/feeds_images/alisha_rankin_headshot.jpg?itok=JBcaL5oJ)
Is Melatonin Safe for Kids?
Tufts sleep experts share advice for parents on using the supplements to help children sleep
![Is Melatonin Safe for Kids? Red melatonin gummies](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/feeds_images/melatonin.jpg?itok=E0RnqMyr)
A Better Way to Screen for Lung Cancer
A Tufts School of Medicine researcher is developing a test to predict lung cancer risk more accurately and reduce the number of scans needed to detect the condition
![A Better Way to Screen for Lung Cancer A doctor reviews a lung scan](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/feeds_images/lung_cancer_screening.jpg?itok=zh4hiAHV)
Study Shows Correlation Between Self-Reported Oral Health and Systemic Health Outcomes
Looking at multiple dental health conditions and behaviors paints a clearer picture of long-term health and mortality
![Study Shows Correlation Between Self-Reported Oral Health and Systemic Health Outcomes Man brushing his teeth as seen from a mirror.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/feeds_images/oral_health_study.jpg?itok=qN1q5NRl)