August 2024

  • Illustration of cells migrating out of a tumor.

    When Cancer Spreads

    Improving Treatments for Metastasis

    Cancer can be difficult to treat when caught after it spreads. Researchers are working to find better ways to stop this process, called metastasis, before it occurs.
  • Illustration of a person talking on their cell phone showing a speech bubble with sound waves.

    Sound Check

    Tracking Voice, Speech, and Breathing for Health

    Changes in your voice, speech, or breathing patterns can sometimes signal a health problem. Scientists are testing apps and other tools to help people measure these changes at home.

Contributors to this issue: 

  • Vicki Contie
  • Sharon Reynolds
  • Kristine Duru