Author: Mary Moore RN

About The Author

Mary Moore RN

As a Registered Nurse with years of clinical experience, I am driven by the profound impact that lifestyle choices have on long-term health. This passion led me to complete a two-year program in dietetics and sports nutrition, followed by an internship in health journalism. There, I discovered the critical need to translate complex medical research into clear, actionable guidance—a mission I now carry into both patient care and evidence-based health writing. I also have a strong interest in psychology, particularly how human behavior, social expectations, cultural influences, and broader societal pressures shape health decisions and personal well-being. My work focuses on empowering individuals with science-backed strategies that bridge clinical expertise, psychological insight, and everyday wellness.

Illustration of lungs and caspase-1 inhibition representing research into targeting inflammatory pathways to intercept lung cancer.

Scientists Found a New Way to Intercept Lung Cancer in Mice: What the Human Evidence Shows and Why It Is More Complicated

Key Takeaways Researchers have identified caspase-1, an inflammatory enzyme involved in activating interleukin-1β (IL-1β), as a potential target for intercepting lung cancer during its early development. In a genetically …

Laboratory image illustrating intismeran, a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine studied with pembrolizumab for high-risk resected melanoma.

Personalized Melanoma Vaccines: What the Phase 3 Intismeran Results Actually Show and What Remains Unknown

A personalized mRNA cancer vaccine has succeeded in a Phase 3 melanoma trial, but that does not mean researchers have developed a vaccine that prevents melanoma—or that all of …

Medical illustration of the pancreas showing potential pathways linking obesity to pancreatic cancer, including glucose, insulin signaling, inflammation, adipokines, pancreatic fat, and the microbiome.

Beyond Blood Sugar: What Else May Link Obesity to Pancreatic Cancer?

Key Takeaways A 2026 UK Biobank analysis of more than 462,000 adults found that glucose and HbA1c statistically mediated about 12% to 20% of the association between measures of …

A person stands at a wooden gate looking across a countryside where one field appears dry and brown while the other is lush and green, symbolizing the belief that life is better somewhere else.

The Grass Is Always Greener on the Other Side: Why We Idealize Alternatives—and Why They Often Disappoint

Key Takeaways The tendency to believe “the grass is greener on the other side” is rooted in well-documented psychological processes, including social comparison and hedonic adaptation. People frequently compare …

A person stands at a crossroads between sensational political headlines and evidence-based reporting, illustrating how first impressions, cognitive biases, and critical thinking influence decision-making.

Why We Jump to Conclusions: The Science Behind Our Mental Shortcuts—and How They Shape Everything We Believe

Key Takeaways Humans naturally rely on mental shortcuts (heuristics) to make rapid decisions; these are normal features of cognition, not signs of low intelligence. Headlines and first impressions create …

Illustration showing subtle biological cues and attraction, highlighting research on human fertility signals, the menstrual cycle, and the 2007 lap-dance study.

Subtle Biological Cues and Attraction: What the Lap-Dance Study and Modern Research Reveal About Human Fertility Signals

Key Takeaways A landmark 2007 field study reported that naturally cycling professional lap dancers earned significantly higher tips during their estimated fertile window than during menstruation or the luteal …

Using the Scientific Method to Find the Truth

The Scientific Method: The One Skill That Could Help Us Escape Misinformation, Polarization, and Our Own Cognitive Biases

Key Takeaways The scientific method is not just a tool for scientists—it is a framework anyone can use to evaluate claims, reduce bias, and make better decisions. Research in …