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New book recounts the FDA’s ‘unholy birth’
After its rough beginnings, the agency’s development into a trusted institution was rocky, author Mikkael A. Sekeres says.
Doctors want alcohol warning labels to flag cancer risks
Researchers warn that alcohol warning labels are outdated and vague about alcohol consumption’s risks, despite the public health burden of drinking.
NIH lecture to delve into racism of mental health care in the South
Medical historian Kylie Smith has spent years studying history of racial segregation in psychiatric hospitals, particularly in Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi.
Trauma, time and mental health — new study unpacks pandemic phenomenon
A majority of Americans experienced time distortions at the beginning of the pandemic, researchers say.
Artist’s stone mosaics are life-size homages to Renaissance anatomist
For her “Anatomy Set in Stone” project, Rachael Que Vargas has created 12 of an anticipated 22 mosaics, each showcasing human anatomy on an astonishing scale.
Concussion research largely excludes female athletes, study finds
Although statements on sport-related concussion define the standard of care, the study suggests that they are based on data largely excluding female athletes.
Study: Kids who vape tobacco are more likely to go on to use cannabis
A study examines the link between vaping and marijuana use.
High temperatures linked to child malnutrition in West Africa
As temperatures continue to rise, researchers warn, malnutrition in low-income countries will, too — potentially undoing decades of progress.
Rare medical book collection tracks tangled history of women’s health
Featuring 93 books on women’s health, the collection showcases how early physicians thought about female anatomy, reproduction, pregnancy and childbirth.
Study: Dads’ money woes can set stage for family conflict
Programs that don’t take hardship into consideration could overlook families whose incomes exceed eligibility thresholds, yet still face economic instability at home.
