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
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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
Apple Launches Virtual Health Studies Aiming to Enroll Hundreds of Thousands of Customers
Amid privacy concerns, the tech giant plans to monitor mobility, menstruation and hearing via users’ Apple watches and iPhones
Rethinking Herd Immunity
The global rise of “vaccine hesitancy” is changing the landscape of disease transmission
The U.S. Needs a Mental Health Czar
A psychologist general, on par with the surgeon general, would ease our minds
Aversion to Broccoli May Have Genetic Roots
Study subjects with a gene variant that heightened their sensitivity to bitterness tended to eat fewer vegetables than people who didn’t mind bitter flavors. Christopher Intagliata reports...
Pay More Attention to Climate Perils People with Disabilities Face, Experts Warn
Increased disease exposure and extreme weather events pose heightened risks for already vulnerable communities
