Can Deforestation Lead to Disease?
Land use changes in French Guiana make it possible for a potentially debilitating bacteria to thrive. By Nathan…
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Hospital Bed Sheets Might Spread a Serious Gastrointestinal Disease
A new study finds signs of a tough bacteria at a hospital laundry facility. By Nathan Collins (Photo:…
People Are Living Longer, but Life Expectancy Remains Complicated
A new study highlights fewer HIV/AIDS deaths in Africa, more deaths from war, and a strong, if imperfect,…
How Staying Home From Work Can Spread Disease
For people in essential jobs, calling in sick could put substitute teachers, nurses, and others at risk. By…
A Short History of Venereal Disease Accusations Against Presidents
A look at an insult that’s occasionally popped up throughout U.S. history. By Francie Diep Abraham Lincoln. (Photo:…
We’re Not Very Good at Predicting Outbreaks
By randomly sampling outwardly healthy people for a disease like Ebola, public-health officials can substantially improve their estimates…
Is Cancer Screening Worth It?
Claims that screening saves lives are likely exaggerated by focusing too narrowly on saving patients from one particular disease while ignoring others.
Next-Generation Prenatal Genetic Tests Are Turning Fate Into Choice
As a new non-invasive technology makes prenatal genetic tests more common, many more pregnant women will have to choose whether or not to have a disabled child.
How Scientific Progress Is Changing the Stem Cell Debate
The morality of human embryonic stem cell research has long been contentious, but new discoveries could end the controversy.
Changing Anti-Vaxxers’ Minds
Despite research suggesting it would backfire, a new study finds that stories and images of sick children can change minds about the need to vaccinate.