
How Drug Company Money Is Undermining Science
The pharmaceutical industry funnels money to prominent scientists who are doing research that affects its products--and nobody can stop it

How Drug Company Money Is Undermining Science
The pharmaceutical industry funnels money to prominent scientists who are doing research that affects its products--and nobody can stop it

People in Poor Neighborhoods Breathe More Hazardous Particles
Tiny particles of air pollution contain more hazardous ingredients in nonwhite and low-income communities than in affluent white ones, a new study shows


How Slight Sleep Deprivation Could Add Extra Pounds
New analysis shows that metabolic effects caused by even a couple nights with less than six hours of shut-eye may feed obesity

Pets Share Owners' Diseases
Dogs and cats now suffer from obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer and more, just like humans, and researchers are now investigating common risk factors for pets and owners

Fish Oil Supplement Research Remains Murky
Polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids are important parts of a healthy diet, but supplement studies have numerous sampling problems

In Brazil, Attacking the Forest to Save It
Saving the Amazon rainforest may not look like what we expect

Exotic Diseases from Warmer Climates Gain Foothold in U.S.
Climate change is helping make the U.S. more hospitable for diseases ranging from Chagas to dengue fever

Pollution, Poverty and People of Color: Living with Industry
Low-income residents in North Richmond, Calif., save money on shelter, but pay the price in health

Political Attacks on Planned Parenthood Are a Threat to Women's Health
Political attacks on Planned Parenthood pose a threat to the well-being of millions of women in the U.S.

Bugs That Transmit 'Silent Killer' Are Biting More in U.S.
A Chagas disease epidemic is not likely in North America, but kissing bug bites do cause severe allergic reactions for some victims

How Useful Is Whole Genome Sequencing to Predict Disease?
Few diseases have strong enough genetic components to make sequencing a solid way to assess individual risk

Shocking Pink: An Inexpensive Test for Chemical Weapon Attacks
Paper sensors change color from blue to pink within 30 seconds of exposure to trace amounts of the toxic gas