Latest public health Stories
Sexually transmitted diseases are at an all time high (again). But why?
32 kids’ medicines are getting recalled. Here’s what you need to know
K2’s deadly mystery: Nobody knows what’s actually in synthetic marijuana
Wearables can track your UV exposure, but preventing skin cancer isn’t so simple
Even when developing countries receive global aid, teens miss out
The problem with taking scientific questions to court
Everything you ever wanted to know about vitamin D
What’s killing all the raccoons in Central Park?
Millions of Americans are sleep-deprived, but stressing over it won’t help.
Americans have some really mixed feelings about editing human embryos
Why can’t I use my dog’s tick prevention medicine?
A female Ebola survivor infected her family more than a year after she had the illness
Alcohol’s health risks are far easier to prove than its benefits
New tech could soon let you test whether your lettuce carries E. coli
Beauty vitamins promise shinier hair, stronger nails, and suppler skin, but do they work?
Your risk of cancer likely increases with each additional drink of alcohol
Why your brain loves mac and cheese more than macaroni or cheese alone
How to tell if you really have a fever
Farmers may cultivate better gut microbes than nearby city dwellers
There’s finally a drug that prevents migraines instead of just treating them
Thunder fever sounds fake, but it’s a real danger to asthma sufferers
The FDA approved a drug that treats opioid addiction that isn’t addictive itself
A few simple habits can tack some extra years onto your lifespan
We’re finally understanding why exercise is great for your heart
Can my dog get me sick?
If your genes put you at risk of heart disease, exercise might be able to help
You cannot escape poop bacteria
Intermittent fasting can help you lose weight. But can it make you live longer?
California needs to stop saying everything causes cancer
Scientists found a ‘new organ,’ but it might not be what you’re expecting
Sinus infections can get to your brain—but don’t panic
Planes might not be disgusting germ factories after all
Stephen Hawking’s long life with ALS reminds us how little we know about the disease
They don’t make baby poop like they did in 1926, that’s for sure. Here’s why scientists care.
National data says substance abuse is on the decline. These charts tell a different story.
The Fitbit Versa is a $200 smart watch that does more than count steps
IBM wants to replace antibiotics with these big ol’ synthetic molecules
There’s a better way to use a standing desk
An exhaustive account of how the flu destroys your body
Thanks, anti-vaxxers: Measles is on the rise in Europe
This year’s flu vaccine is only 36 percent effective—and that’s great news
Find out where your town’s air pollution actually comes from
China might be winning the CRISPR race, but we have the FDA
Teens who experience racism are way more likely to smoke
‘Incredible genes’ can only do so much to counteract an unhealthy lifestyle
E-cigarettes could help you quit smoking—and help your kids start
There’s no evidence that cell phones pose a public health risk, no matter what California says
Use your phone to identify a mosquito’s species by its buzz
Hospitals are helping make us all sick
Gun research could save lives, but America won’t fund it
The Tuskegee Study reminds us that transparency in government science is vital
What is sickle cell disease?
What parents need to know about ‘dry drowning’
Even moderate drinking might be bad for your brain
Smoking still kills over 6 million people a year
E-cigarettes might actually be a safe tool for quitting smoking
Calling Food ‘Healthy’ Doesn’t Really Mean Anything
Why It’s Too Soon To Say HIV Has Been Cured
The Americas Just Eliminated Measles, But Vaccination Will Help It Stay Gone
Zuckerberg’s $3 Billion Isn’t Actually That Impressive
Why We Always Get Sick While Traveling – And How To Prevent It
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