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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Dengue Vaccine Could Be Lifesaving, But Only If Used Correctly
New research from Johns Hopkins researchers and others finds that the world's first approved dengue vaccine may do more harm than good in certain areas of the world. -
How Your Body Clock Affects Back And Joint Pain
Recent research suggests that keeping our body clocks in sync may keep our backs from acting up. -
For Expectant Mothers, Extreme Temperatures Put Unborn Babies At Risk
NIH researchers find that extreme weather days, especially hot, may place expectant mothers at higher risk of delivering their children prematurely. -
Not All Epilepsy Drugs May Be Safe To Use During Pregnancy
New research finds that the newer generation of antiepileptic drugs may be safe to take for expectant mothers, while confirming the potential dangers of an older drug. -
Bariatric Surgery Brings Permanent Weight Loss
New research finds long term weight loss success is more than possible — so long as you’re able to go under the knife. -
A Non-Addictive Painkiller May Be On The Way
A new kind of non-addictive painkiller works in monkeys, providing hope that a safer opioid could someday be a reality. -
Zika Is Making Babies Deaf, Too
New research suggests that Zika can cause hearing loss in infected newborns. The virus has already been linked to microcephaly. -
How Bipolar Disorder Increases Risk Of Substance Abuse
New research reaffirms that bipolar teens are at high risk of developing drug problems as they age. -
Why You Keep Clicking On Email And Facebook Scams
Don’t click here: Most of us know about the dangers of clicking on fishy links sent via email and social media, but nearly half of us still do it, says a new study. -
New Test Could Someday Detect Parkison's Disease Earlier Than Ever
Researchers have developed a test that's able to identify cases of Parkinson's Disease and certain forms of dementia with greater than 90 percent accuracy. -
iPads Are As Powerful As Sedatives For Calming Kids Before Surgery
New preliminary research finds iPad games may be more effective than we realize in calming children before stressful events. -
Even Being 'Just A Little' Overweight Can Be Deadly
A recent extensive study finds that simply being overweight can be dangerous and increase your risk of dying early.
