State-by-state prevalence of the 5 most common types of cancer
Stacker analyzed data from the National Cancer Institute and CDC to find out where common cancers are most prevalent in the U.S. Stacker also looked…
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States with the most CO2 emissions
Due to residential, commercial, and industrial use of fossil fuels, each state within the U.S. reports varying numbers behind their carbon…
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15 ways to stay cool this summer without AC
Stacker scoured scientific studies, DIY websites, and even American history to come up with 15 ways to stay cool on warm…
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17% of people live near toxic release facilities—here’s how it breaks down by state
Stacker used data from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) to assess the highest toxin-emitting sites in each state, and what demographics are most…
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States with the highest rates of depression
Rates of depression vary considerably from one state to the next. Stacker examines the prevalence of depression in every state in America and then…
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History of telemedicine in America
Rex MD compiled a list of medical and technological advancements in history that contributed to the state of telemedicine…
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What summer weather was like the year you were born
To illustrate what summer weather was like from 1920 to 2021, Stacker consulted data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).…
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10 popular workout trends from the last 70 years
Ro explored the history of exercise regimens and how the fitness industry has evolved over the past 70…
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Smart devices that could improve the lives of people with disabilities
IoT Secure lists 10 ways that smart devices can improve the quality of life for disabled people in their…
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10 tips for managing insomnia
To help people who find it difficult to get quality sleep, Sunday Citizen compiled tips and best sleeping practices for overcoming…
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10 traits you may not know can be tied to genetics
Top10.com scoured scientific literature to find out which traits may be at least partly determined by genetics—and the findings were…
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6 methods scientists are exploring to slow aging
Guava Health investigates six different methods scientists are exploring to understand how to slow…
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CPR can double or triple a person’s chance of survival—here’s how it was developed
ACLS Medical Training put together a timeline chronicling the long history of trying to revive victims of heart attacks or drownings, from methods…
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‘Good’ versus ‘bad’ fat: Here’s the difference between 5 types of fat found in your diet
DietMenus compiled information about the five different types that exist and whether they are beneficial or detrimental to your…
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States with the most dinosaur fossils
Just in time for Dinosaur Day June 1, Stacker looks at the states with the most dinosaur fossils with help from the Paleobiology Database. Seven…
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How far is the US from a 100% renewable energy future?
Stacker outlined what 100% renewable energy could look like across the U.S. by 2050, citing projections from Stanford and The Solutions Project.…
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States with the highest rates of breast and cervical cancer screenings
HealthMatch finds that although breast and cervical cancer screenings are the most effective tools for early detection, the U.S. needs to address…
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Understanding the connections between mental health conditions and substance use disorders
Zinnia Health looked at the connection between mental illness and substance use disorder, citing early 2020 data from the Substance Abuse and Mental…
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How America’s aging population will affect nursing
Study.com reports that the U.S health care system will experience significant changes as it adapts to keep nurses that can meet the needs of an aging…
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50 space terms for understanding the universe
In honor of World Space Week, Stacker has compiled a list of key astronomy and astrophysics terms that are out of this…
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