Meet the Reeds: An Austin, Texas, Family Confronts Their Obesity
A community rallies to help some of their own. Will they succeed? By James McWilliams A woman weighing…
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A Mysterious New Zika Case
There’s a new case of Zika in Utah, and no one seems quite sure where it came from.…
How Australia Eliminated AIDS as a Public-Health Threat
The U.S. could be wise to take note. By Madeleine Thomas The Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge…
Research Gone Wild: Every Eat-This-to-Lose-Weight Study Ever
What Was Said “Berries, Apples May Aid Weight Loss,” “Vitamin E Could Protect Against Liver Cancer,” “Eating Chocolate…
Youth Suicides in Utah Are on the Rise
State officials aren’t sure exactly why, but there are several likely culprits — and targets for intervention. By Kate Wheeling…
‘It’s Low-Fat, So I Can Eat All I Want!’
Consciously or not, that seems to be what we tell ourselves as we shop for food. By Tom…
Drug and Device Makers Find a Receptive Audience Among Doctors in the South
An analysis shows that where a hospital is located and who owns it make a big difference in…
Tracking the Zika Virus at the Olympics
The National Institutes of Health announced today that it will fund a study to monitor members of the…
How Boarding Schools in Canada Made Native Children Less Healthy
Boarding-school records from Canada offer a unique glimpse into native kids’ health from the 1920s to the ’50s.…
Teenagers Surrounded by Green Are Less Aggressive
New research finds yet another benefit to living in close contact with the natural environment. By Tom Jacobs…