Should We Listen to That French Fry Recommendation?
Fries aren't the healthiest food, but they do not act alone.
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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.