TOPIC health

Athletes who play on despite suffering a concussion put themselves at increased risk for a second one. [Credit: Atle Brunvoll]
Athletes who play on despite suffering a concussion put themselves at increased risk for a second one. [Credit: Atle Brunvoll]

A Silver Coating in the Fight Against Microbes

Silver nanoparticles could be the next step forward in antibacterial products.

By Monica Heger, April 18th, 2008

Life Without GINA

Coping with fears of genetic discrimination leads some people to take matters into their own hands.

By Rachel Mahan, April 4th, 2008

Thawing the World’s Freezer

What global warming means for preserved microorganisms.

By Kristin Elise Phillips, March 21st, 2008

Hope for Those Most Vulnerable to Malaria

A vaccine ready for its final trial phase may protect African infants and children.

By Natalie Peretsman, March 12th, 2008

Why are food allergies on the rise?

- Asks Jackie from Connecticut

By Eric R. Olson, March 10th, 2008

Do those antioxidants in food really prevent cancer?

- Asks Paul in New York, NY

By Stuart Fox, March 3rd, 2008

Music and Medicine

How one woman brought two worlds together.

By Eric R. Olson, February 28th, 2008

How Not to Make a Baby Einstein

Are baby videos bad for babies? The answer may depend on how interactive the show is.

By Jessie Jiang, February 22nd, 2008

Genetic Fingerprint for Loneliness?

Researchers link chronic loneliness to a change in gene activity.

By Victoria Stern, February 20th, 2008

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