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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Breastfeeding Should Be Encouraged, But No Need To Shun Pacifiers, Say Experts
Doctors should keep encouraging new mothers to breastfeed, a US task force has recommended, but some strategies may not work as well as others. -
Scientists Use Light-Activated Neurons In Mice To Solve Anesthesia Mystery
New research in mice may help doctors someday shorten recovery times from general anesthesia. -
Even Light Head Hits May Affect Youth Football Players
The small hits add up: Even minor head impacts may affect children's developing brains, say researchers. -
Is Pus From My Wound A Bad Sign?
Here's how to tell if your wound is healing properly. -
How A 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria Killed A Man In Four Days
A 'flesh-eating' bacteria killed a man in Maryland earlier this September in just four days. What should you know about Vibrio vulnificus? -
The Best Time To Exercise, According To Science
Exercise is full of health benefits, but there’s an optimal time to work out, new research in mice suggests. -
Staying Fit Will Let You Be A Couch Potato
Being fit enough may prevent sedentary behavior from negatively affecting your cardiovascular health, a new study finds. -
Poor Sleep May Weaken Men's Fertility
The better sleep men get, the better the chances their partner will conceive, a new preliminary study finds. -
Children Of Parents With Mental Illness Face Health Burdens: Study
A family history of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder may predict young children's own behavioral or developmental problems, new research finds. -
More Kids, Especially Low-Income, Need Dental Sealants, Says CDC
More kids need dental sealants to prevent tooth decay, the CDC says in a new report. -
HPV Vaccine Update: Two Shots Work As Well As Three
An expert panel enlisted by the federal government has recommended that kids under the age of 15 need to only receive two, not three, doses of the HPV vaccine to be best protected. -
For Women Who Have Bariatric Surgery, 3 Years May Be Safest Time To Wait Before Pregnancy
Three years may be the safest time to wait before bariatric surgery patients decide to have children, new research finds.
