Vast amounts of standing water in Houston and other hurricane-flooded areas are dangerous not only because of toxins. The…
Poor diet kills hundreds of thousands per year. If we want to achieve meaningful health care reform, we need to address…
Even in areas predicted to take direct hits from hurricanes and other storms, hospitals must do all they can to stay open.…
After the storm is over, it's time to rebuild – and natural disasters can affect survivors' health for years to…
Surviving a hurricane in poor countries such as Haiti is no guarantee of surviving the secondary problem of cholera.
Many hope that marijuana will help their insomnia. A sleep psychologist examines the evidence.
Research has yielded new insights into Parkinson's disease, and treatments are expanding. But a shortage of doctors…
Studies suggest that, even when we go to bed alone, the company we keep by day may determine how well we sleep at night.
There are two common medications that prevent preterm birth – and poor black women often can't access either one.
Athletic ability is often linked to size – of muscles and bones. New studies are suggesting, however, that the relative…
The notion that obesity mostly afflicts the poor is a misconception.
The negative effects of job loss have been well-documented and fairly well-understood. But why would studies also suggest…
As Houston continues to rescue residents whose homes were ruined, it also begins to deal with issues related to contaminated…
On August 10, President Trump declared the opioid epidemic a national emergency. But we need to do a lot more to prevent…
Our senses of taste and smell are linked to one another in ways that experts are continuing to explore. See if you can answer…
Opposition to vaccines still prevents many children from getting needed preventative care. Understanding who is opposed,…
A recent study suggests that shunning parents who are reluctant to vaccinate their kids isn't the best strategy. A better…
Noise is common, but we don't fully know what that means for our hearing. A recent study suggests how overstimulation…
Evidence suggests that some chemicals can affect our bodies – even in very low doses. How can we better identify and act…
FDA Director Scott Gottlieb has proposed discussions about drastically cutting nicotine levels in cigarettes. This could…