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
When you have a headache, you have a choice between acetaminophen or ibuprofen, but which one works better?
The science behind Munchausen syndrome.
Just how effective is the flu shot anyway?
New research finds two-thirds of teens have experienced some cyberbullying recently, but instead of inspiring compassion in the teens, it creates a vicious cycle of abuse.
A new study finds that the younger kids are, the more harshly they look down on white lies.
The FDA is warning people infected with both Hepatitis B and C that a class of highly effective drugs for Hep C may inadvertently revive Hep B.
Girls with ADHD may be dealing with other mental health issues, including behavioral disorders, finds new research.
The town of Flint, Michigan is now dealing with an outbreak of a bloody, painful foodborne illness, health officials have reported.
Researchers have devised a way to diagnose concussions with nearly 90 percent accuracy with the help of specialized goggles.
A loss of hearing as we age may not be entirely due to our ears, suggests new research.
The adversity we face during our lives, especially as children, may contribute to faster cellular aging, suggests new research.
Ben Stiller reveals that he was diagnosed and successfully treated for prostate cancer two years ago, and weighs in on the debate surrounding early screening.