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Marcus Banks • January 31, 2019
Physicians should identify new and expecting mothers at risk of depression, a federal task force suggests, and refer them to counseling
Donavyn Coffey • January 23, 2019
Undetected superbugs weaken the global fight against tuberculosis, experts say, and genetic sequencing provides a way to diagnose evasive strains of the disease.
Marcus Banks • January 18, 2019
Synthetic fish oils seem to be here to stay — should you be taking them?
Nina Pullano • January 10, 2019
The humble death certificate is an underappreciated document, a forensic pathologist says
Tara Santora • December 19, 2018
In 2015, a study out of San Francisco estimated one-third of sexual assault cases involve date rape drugs. Here's how to protect yourself and your friends
Polina Porotsky • December 10, 2018
Advocates say moms don't get enough support from hospitals as they attempt the tricky and painful task of breastfeeding their newborns.
Isobel Whitcomb • November 30, 2018
The therapy doesn’t reduce pain, but that’s not the point
Isobel Whitcomb • November 16, 2018
Early next year, the Allahabad Kumbh Mela festival in India will attract 150 million pilgrims — and even more drug-resistant microbes
Tara Santora • November 13, 2018
Transgender people have higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide, partly due to state-backed discrimination
Marcus Banks • November 12, 2018
Gene-editing technology is revolutionary, but safety and ethical concerns remain
Marion Renault • November 7, 2018
At an academic symposium, researchers detailed the barriers and potentials of applying genome sequencing technology to the millions and millions of microbes populating our cities
Dana Najjar • November 5, 2018
Taking antidepressants in late pregnancy and having children with behavioral issues later on may be related
Tara Santora • October 29, 2018
Researchers find a link between an unhealthy party trend and sexual objectification
Lucy Hicks • October 1, 2018
The Spanish-language app aims to empower parents and promote bilingualism
Brianna Abbott • August 3, 2018
When masculinity takes priority over health