Posts in: health care

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Coffee – a cause for concern or a cure?

Coffee – a cause for concern or a cure?

With 1.6 million new cases of type two diabetes each year, how much coffee should we really be drinking?

By | Posted February 26, 2012

A Modern Plague

A Modern Plague

An encounter with MRSA, the scourge of the health care world

By | Posted January 4, 2012

Be Careful with Baby Bottles

Be Careful with Baby Bottles

Public health researchers attempt to teach parents about when to wean – and why

By | Posted August 2, 2010

Is Dementia Screening Worth It?

Is Dementia Screening Worth It?

The jury is out on the benefits of screening for a potentially incurable disease

By | Posted June 16, 2010

The Immortal Woman Who Science Stole and History Tried to Forget

The Immortal Woman Who Science Stole and History Tried to Forget

Rebecca Skloot’s new book reveals untold truths about one of medical science’s most important tools

By | Posted February 3, 2010

Ancient Teeth Meet Modern Science

Ancient Teeth Meet Modern Science

Shara Bailey talks about the importance of studying teeth.

By | Posted February 12, 2009

Putting a Baby’s Risk into Perspective

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.

By | Posted February 9, 2009

Band-Aids and Fishnets

Band-Aids and Fishnets

An EMT goes from ambulance runs to the derby track.

By | Posted February 4, 2009

An Artist, Engineer and Environmental Activist

An Artist, Engineer and Environmental Activist

Natalie Jeremijenko, NYU professor and Environmental Health Clinic founder, bridges disciplines to promote social and environmental change.

By | Posted January 26, 2009

Spread Thin

Spread Thin

Peanut-based malnutrition therapy is plump with controversy.

By | Posted January 23, 2009

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