Ed Cara
Ed Cara is a Brooklyn-based writer and pug enthusiast. When not delving into the nitty-gritty of psychology, sociology, and public health, he enjoys running, moonlighting as a improv comedian, and volunteering. Please don't let him show you his Christopher Walken accent. He has previously contributed to The Atlantic and Pacific Standard magazine.
Articles By Ed Cara
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How To Take Care Of Children With Concussions
A new UCLA survey finds that many parents are relying on myths when deciding how to take care of a child with a concussion. -
Your Dust May Contribute To Antibiotic Resistance
A new study finds evidence that antimicrobial chemicals in indoor dust may make antibiotics less effective. -
Exercise Costs: Staying Fit Can Cut Your Medical Bills
A new study finds that exercising a certain amount each week may save you loads of money in annual medical costs. -
This Is When Twins Should Be Delivered
A new review finds that twins should be delivered at weeks 36 or 37 of pregnancy, depending on whether they share a placenta with their sibling. -
Do Meat Eaters Smell Bad?
Vegetarians often say that people who eat meat stink. What does the science say? -
The Pill Has Driven Down Ovarian Cancer Death Rates Worldwide
The widespread adoption of the birth control pill has also helped drive down the death rate from ovarian cancer, suggests new research. -
Early Antibiotic Use May Increase Risk Of Future Allergies
A new review finds that antibiotics taken in the first two years of life may cause allergy problems down the road, such as eczema. -
How Close Are We To Vaccines For Zika, Dengue, And Chikungunya?
What's the latest news on vaccines for the mosquito-borne diseases Zika, chikungunya, and dengue? -
Why We Need To Beware Of The Mutant Super Lice
What are super lice, and what can we do about them? -
Are Hand Dryers Actually Worse For Our Hygiene?
Scishow examines whether hand dryers are actually less hygienic than paper towels. -
What’s Your Risk For Alzheimer’s?
People who eventually develop Alzheimer's disease have higher levels of certain immune system proteins in their blood, researchers find, indicating that a simple blood test could someday help predict our future risk. -
What Happens When Kidney Donors Eventually Need Organs
New research finds that many living kidney donors experience delays when they need their own transplants.
