Posts in: Health
Getting the Jump on an Ancient Killer
Studying the early stages of tuberculosis infection could help scientists figure out new ways to tackle the disease.
Safety City, New York
The New York City Department of Transportation offers school kids from neighborhoods with high rates of traffic accidents a crash course in navigating sidewalks, crosswalks and seat belts.
When Viruses Jump Species
A recent Ebola Reston outbreak among pigs in the Philippines is cause for concern among some scientists.
One Kidney is More Than Enough
Living kidney donors survive, thrive, and rarely suffer from kidney problems.
Concussion Repercussions
While concussions can be insidiously dangerous for high school football players, young athletes are sometimes hardheaded about their safety. A group in Boston pushes for widespread education on the issue.
A Clinic on Wheels for the Homeless
Ellery Tarife provides healthcare for New York City’s hard-to-reach homeless population by staying mobile.
Putting a Baby’s Risk into Perspective
A new study adds weight to the link between IVF and some birth defects, but much remains unexplained.
