Holocaust Survivors Live Longer Lives, Israeli Researchers Find
While these survivors suffer more serious illnesses than their peers, they also die at later ages, according to a surprising new study.
Health
Trump Brings in New Science and Health Advisers
The Senate confirmed the president's picks to head the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Office of National Drug Control Policy, and the Census Bureau.
The Much-Ignored Emissions Costs of Health Care
Health-care professionals have brought much-needed attention to the harm that climate change can cause on human health. But the very system that has helped bring attention to climate change is also driving it.
The Needle Van: A Converted Breadmobile Patrols Chicago, Delivering Syringes and Advice
Riding along with the man who helps Chicago's heroin users stay safe.
Stories You Might Have Missed This Week
Criminal justice reform on Capitol Hill, women take power in the Nevada assembly, and American teens go on vapecation.
Late-Night Tweeting Degrades Next-Day Performance
A new study of NBA players documents the cost of sleep deprivation.
Should We Listen to That French Fry Recommendation?
Fries aren't the healthiest food, but they do not act alone.
The USDA Will Release a Final Rule on Labeling GMO Foods
A rule requiring companies to disclose genetically modified ingredients is being finalized this week.
Don't Have a Heart Attack in a Poor Neighborhood
New research finds it takes longer for ambulances to arrive and transport a critically ill patient to a hospital in low-income areas.
Pot Is Edging Out Alcohol and Cigarettes as the Teenage Drug of Choice. Is That a Good Thing?
By many measures, pot is far safer than alcohol. But that doesn't necessarily mean it's good for you, some public-health experts say.
President Trump Pushes the Department of Veterans Affairs Toward Increased Privatization
The administration is determined to use a new law to expand the private sector's role in veterans' health care—a move that end up being costly for former service members.
Dispatches: The Power of Investigative Journalism
News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.
How to Reduce Health-Care Discrimination Against Trans and Non-Binary Communities
Approximately one-fifth of transgender and non-binary individuals have been denied equal treatment when trying to access doctors or hospitals.
You Don't Really Want that Burger—You Want Higher Social Status
An evolutionary leftover makes it hard to convince people to shift to a vegetarian diet.
How a Coming Exodus From Flint Could Further Imperil the City's Infrastructure
According to a new study, wealthy and educated citizens could be the first to go.
How Fraternity Culture Encourages Excessive Drinking
New research finds alcohol consumption is higher in chapters where members are expected to assert their masculinity.
Why Employers Should Stop Giving Away Snacks
All that free junk food expands employees' waistlines—and creates ethical quandaries in the workplace.
Americans' Attitudes Toward Suicide Are Softening
But as with so many social issues, the liberal-conservative divide has grown wider over time.
An Open Letter Accuses Netflix's 'Afflicted' of Abandoning Ethics and Science
The new documentary series promised compassion for sufferers of poorly understood chronic illnesses. Instead, it peddled the tired narrative that their suffering is "all in their heads."
Female Heart Attack Victims Are More Likely to Survive If Treated by a Woman Doctor
New research suggests male physicians are less successful at treating female patients.
A Conversation With Porochista Khakpour
The novelist discusses her new memoir about living with Lyme, being a refugee, and the search for home.
More Evidence That Abortion Does Not Cause Depression
A common talking point among anti-abortion activists is debunked.
Obama-Era Climate Change Leaders Launch a Climate Health Center at Harvard
Harvard University and Google together launched a center on Wednesday that "will seek to reduce the use of harmful chemicals in building products and materials."