Senate Confirms Stephen Hahn as FDA Commissioner
Hahn, who has no previous political experience, will be in charge of regulating e-cigarettes, drug pricing and more
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Female Genital Mutilation Continues in the U.S. It Must Be Stopped
It may be a traditional cultural practice, but it’s nothing more than violence against women and girls
British Columbia’s Vaping Crackdown Could Offer a Roadmap for the Rest of the World
The provincial government has an expansive plan that ranges from limiting nicotine to raising taxes on the products
Speeding Access To New And Innovative Cancer Treatments
An emerging measure for predicting cancer treatment outcomes could dramatically speed clinical trials and the approval of new therapies. What stands in the way?
Rain Forest Dwellers and Urbanites Have Consistently Different Microbiomes
A study done in South America found that with increasing population density, humans had more diversity of fungi on the skin but less microbial diversity in the gut.
Police Killings of Unarmed Black Americans May Affect Health of Black Infants
Maternal stress arising from perceived racial discrimination could cause premature births and lower birth weights
The Missing Link in Fighting Antibiotic Resistance
Rapid diagnostics can flag outbreaks of “superbugs” before they spread
Trump Administration Program Will Provide HIV Prevention Drug for Free
The “Ready, Set, PrEP” program will provide donated drugs that could protect up to 200,000 people a year for 11 years
Influenza: A Serious Threat For Adults With Chronic Health Conditions
The medical community is joining forces to protect adults with certain chronic health conditions from the serious complications of influenza.
Ebola-Response Workers Killed in Attacks Force Withdrawal From Critical DRC Region
Four health care workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo were killed in two attacks last week, and six others were injured
Breeding a Nonallergenic Peanut
We can foresee a day when fear of exposure to peanuts and other allergens is no more
Health Concerns Mount as More Old Sewer Pipes Are Lined with Plastic
Residents near renovation sites claim noxious emissions from pipe inserts are making them sick
Ick Factor Is High Hurdle for Recycled Drinking Water
Recycled wastewater can be cleaner than bottled water, but people still avoid drinking it because of their disgust over its past condition.
Four Out of Five Adolescents Worldwide Aren't Getting Enough Exercise
A new report of young adults in 146 countries finds that most did not meet recommended activity levels, especially girls
Air Pollution: An Unclear and Present Danger
Journalist and author Beth Gardiner talks about her new book Choked: Life and Breath in the Age of Air Pollution . And CRISPR pioneer Jennifer Doudna talks about gene editing. ...
Office Workers May Be Breathing Potentially Harmful Compounds in Cosmetics
Some cosmetics and deodorants contain chemicals that, when released into the air, may pose a risk to human health
Superslippery Toilets Squash Water Wastage
A slick coating, inspired by the carnivorous pitcher plant, could halve the liquid needed for flushing
CDC Report Finds 35,000 Americans Die of Antibiotic-Resistant Infections Each Year
While the number of deaths has gone down since 2013, new infections—such as the deadly Candida auris—have appeared
The U.S. Congress Has Started to Revive Gun Violence Research—and Must Follow Through
A new bill promises millions of dollars for lifesaving studies, and scientists should use it wisely
Children Are Particularly Vulnerable to Climate Change's Health Impacts
Global warming is already affecting public health, and efforts to address the problem are inadequate, a new report says
