Author: Rachel Nuwer
Fecal transplants: the scoop on therapeutic poop
Are fecal transplants really an effective and safe way to treat infection?
Varicose vein treatments are equivalent — or are they?
New research evaluating novel laser treatment versus ‘good old’ surgery reveals differences
From Beijing to New York: The dark side of traditional Chinese medicine
Age-old remedies drive trade in endangered species and promote animal suffering, despite alternatives
Please Know: Larry Kramer and The Normal Heart
AIDS activism gets a wakeup call with Kramer’s Broadway opening today
Sleeping with pets will not kill you
Sensationalizing disease risk from our furry friends misses the point
Chagas disease: the silent killer
More awareness is needed to combat this neglected tropical disease, including in North America
Conservation’s elephant in the room
Media focus on charismatic, sexy animals loses sight of the bigger picture
Why does my head spin when I’m drunk?
Not much can be done to stop a spinning head after an alcohol overdose, but we can understand why it happens and how to avoid it.
Loggerhead sea turtles not yet safe from extinction risk
Researchers add pathogenic fungus to risk list for already endangered turtles
A surprise turn: How one scientist dropped everything to study the oil spill
What’s a scientist to do when an oilrig explodes his backyard?
The Mekong River: To dam or not to dam?
Hydropower might help the region but risks loss of biodiversity and a way of life
Porcupines Expose Pitfalls of Wildlife Farming
Farming of exotic animals has not solved Vietnam’s illegal wildlife trade predicament
Hookworms and Whipworms: Our Immune System’s Attachment to Parasites
Proponents of so-called “worm therapy” believe parasites may be a key ingredient for health
Evolutionary Hitchhikers Dwell Within Our Guts
Our relationship with inner microbes is more than just a dinner date.
Chlamydia Screening Can Be “Light-Hearted” and “Fun”
‘Pee-in-a-pot’ campaign identifies strategies for engaging young people in STD testing
Bacterial Mutants Take One for the Team
Understanding microbial “Good Samaritans” may be key for combating bacterial infection
Fishing “Down The Pricelist” Threatens Ocean Ecosystems
Overfishing has led Indian fisheries to rely on less marketable species for profit — a practice that could have severe ecological consequences
