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Bacterial vaginosis (BV) affects nearly a third of all women in the U.S., and for over half of them, it's a recurring infection. BV has long been treated as a women's health issue—an imbalance of the vaginal microbiome. However, a groundbreaking new study suggests it's actually an STI and that treating male partners could dramatically cut recurrence rates. What do experts say about new approaches to treatment? https://lnkd.in/ez-BFAG9

Vikings would run towards death without fear—a legacy that Ken Stornes continues. Can David Blaine rise to the challenge and death dive with the same determination? Episodes 3 and 4 of #DavidBlaineDoNotAttempt are now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

Painting or photograph? This vivid image from National Geographic's June 2011 issue may look like a bold artwork, but it is, in fact, a real-life landscape photo. Read more about how this image was captured at https://lnkd.in/eiikrR_H

Sightings of fish spinning in circles until they died were documented in the Florida Keys between November 2023 and April 2024—but now researchers have noticed it happening again. Previously, this phenomenon was traced back to toxic algae that had managed to infiltrate the organs of many marine species. However, this behavior is now being observed in areas where the algae levels are comparatively lower than the prior event. https://lnkd.in/eu9Pa-K6

Facilitating conversation around climate change and its wider impacts, activist Jennifer Uchendu is helping empower young Africans to combat the emotional impact of environmental catastrophe. Learn more about Jennifer, the Eco-Anxiety in Africa Project, and the #NatGeo33: https://lnkd.in/gZjHEj7C Jennifer Uchendu photographed by Robin Hammond in The Hague, Netherlands. In homage to our 33 founders, we’re proud to introduce the National Geographic 33—an initiative honoring a new generation of global trailblazers who are making a profound impact on conservation, science, policy, storytelling, and beyond.

No Taste Like Home takes you on a culinary adventure as stars like Issa Rae and Awkwafina connect with their ancestral roots through food. From savory Senegalese stews to the comforting warmth of Italian tortellini en brodo, each dish tells a delicious story of heritage and tradition. #NoTasteLikeHomewithAntoniPorowski is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

During the early 20th century, 300 Black nurses took on dangerous roles as frontline workers fighting tuberculosis. They cared for their patients when others were unwilling, as well as battling this deadly disease—and eventually facilitating the development of a cure. This is their story: https://lnkd.in/ehmMK_Dh

Inspiring change through words and actions, our 2025 #NatGeo33 honorees remind us that we all have the power to make a difference. Discover more about the Nat Geo 33 initiative, our honorees, and their work: https://lnkd.in/eeiDtGZm In homage to our 33 founders, we’re proud to introduce the National Geographic 33—an initiative honoring a new generation of global trailblazers who are making a profound impact on conservation, science, policy, storytelling, and beyond.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people living with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, has doubled. Often caused by viral illnesses, this condition leads to an abnormal rise in heart rate and is associated with symptoms like dizziness, brain fog, and fatigue. POTS patients are often encouraged to remedy these symptoms through exercise, but many sufferers say exercise worsens their condition. https://lnkd.in/eQBmdPEC

A team of scientists has unearthed an ancient lagoon ecosystem in Northern Patagonia, uncovering hundreds of fossils. Among them is the discovery of a new dinosaur, Chadititan calvoi, a smaller titanosaur, which are known for their tiny teeth and immense size. The excavation could give us more insight into the world before the asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs. https://lnkd.in/e9pCRFKW