Feb 03 Why it takes more than a grocery store to eliminate a ‘food desert’ By Sarah Corapi In his new study published in the journal Health Affairs, Steven Cummins, a professor of population health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, examines how adding a supermarket to a food desert can change — or not… Continue reading
Feb 03 Common cold during pregnancy may lead to risk of childhood asthma, study says By Sarah Sheffer Mothers-to-be can add one more thing to their list of worries. Scientists now say that exposure to the common cold during pregnancy may lead to an increased risk of asthma or allergies in children. Continue reading
Jan 31 Tough Calls By Allison McCartney The sport of football is changing. Revelations about widespread brain injuries have ushered in new rules and a lawsuit against the NFL. But what about the millions of kids who play football in elementary, middle and high school? We asked… Continue reading
Jan 31 Scientists find possible treatment for kids’ peanut allergies By Sarah Sheffer Scientists in Cambridge may have made a breakthrough in combating peanut allergies, an affliction that affects a growing segment of American youth. Continue reading
Jan 30 Watch Public officials don’t yet know potential health effects of W.Va. chemical spill By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 30 Watch Some W.Va. residents reluctant to trust water supply after spill By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 30 Teaching kids to eat healthy in school and beyond By Larisa Epatko When Kirsten Tobey and Kristin Richmond met at the Haas School of Business at the University of California-Berkeley, they found they had a shared interest in helping fill a need in schools. Continue reading
Jan 28 Medical study suggests little evidence that former athletes suffer neurological disease By Zachary Treu A study published this month in "Current Sports Medicine Reports" attempts to turn the current narrative about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) on its head. Continue reading
Jan 27 Want $3,000? Volunteer to get the flu By Sarah Corapi In the hopes of making a better flu vaccine, NIH scientists are purposely infecting dozens of volunteers with the influenza virus, The Associated Press reports. Continue reading
Jan 27 When good cholesterol goes bad By News Desk The battle of good vs. bad cholesterol might not be so simple anymore. Continue reading