Carnival Gives Brazil Ideas About How To Fight Zika
Dancing mosquitoes, songs and free condoms are part of the events designed to raise Zika consciousness.
Health & Safety
House Hearing Probes The Mystery Of High Drug Prices That 'Nobody Pays'
After controversial pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli left the hearing on Capitol Hill, the representatives' attention turned to why prices for some drugs are rising so steeply.
Could Hospital ERs Provide Missing Data On Police Shootings?
If police violence is considered a public health issue, then doctors and nurses might be able to compile basic information about shootings involving law enforcement that go unreported.
No Comment From Grinning Martin Shkreli At House Hearing On Drug Prices
The much-reviled former pharmaceutical executive remained tight-lipped, pleading the Fifth Amendment on his lawyer's advice. He simply smiled in response to harsh criticism from House representatives.
Quitting The Gridiron When Football Runs Through The Family
Garrison Pennington's father, uncle and brother all played high school football. So did Garrison — until last year. He dreaded telling his parents. But turns out, his worries had been theirs, too.
If BMI Is The Test Of Health, Many Pro Athletes Would Flunk
Proposed federal rules would let employers penalize overweight or obese workers by making them pay more for health insurance. But having a high BMI doesn't mean you're not healthy.
'Chasing An Ideal,' World-Class Chefs Find Themselves Under Extreme Pressure
Chef Eric Ziebold discusses the high-stakes world of luxe cuisine in the wake of the death of Benoit Violier, a French Swiss chef who many said was the best in the world.
In Baby's 'First Bite,' A Chance To Shape A Child's Taste
Bee Wilson's new book, First Bite, examines how genetics, culture, memory and early feeding patterns influence the palate. She says babies are most open to new flavors between ages 4 and 7 months.
USDA Imposes Stricter Limit On Salmonella Bacteria In Poultry Products
The USDA says it will prevent 50,000 cases of illness each year. Skeptics say the agency needs to take a different approach to the salmonella problem because the current one has not worked very well.
CDC Sees Major Challenges Ahead In The Fight Against Zika
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is involved on nearly every front, from diagnostics to the study of a possible link to microcephaly and Guillain-Barre syndrome.