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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Sleep Apnea May Be More Difficult To Treat If You're Skinny
Obstructive sleep apnea affects thinner people too, and treatment may be harder for them, finds a new study. -
This Is What Could Happen If You Drank Raw Milk
You may want to avoid raw milk after health officials in Colorado released a new warning to consumers. -
A Breakthrough Treatment For Baldness
Two new studies provide hope that a relatively new class of drugs may someday help treat a form of baldness. -
Do You Need A Flu Shot? Here’s What The CDC Says
Almost everyone is recommended to get the flu shot, unless you're one of the few the CDC advises against. How Do Beta-Blockers Work?
Just how do beta-blockers work? -
This Guy Let A Wasp Powerful Enough To Kill A Cow Sting Him
Coyote Peterson of 'Brave Wilderness' decides to let himself get stung by an alleged cow-killing wasp, all in the name of science. -
4 Things To Know About The Painful Disease Shingles
What you need to know about shingles, an often excruciating condition that may last for weeks and have a lasting impact on your health. -
'World's Largest' Fake Viagra Factory Gets Shut Down By Police
Polish police raided a factory that contained thousands of popular counterfeit drugs, making for the one of the largest shutdowns of its kind, they say. -
Tips For The 50-And-Older Runner
Even if you're halfway to 100, you can still put the pedal to the metal and start running, says the AARP. -
People With The 'Obesity Gene' Aren’t Doomed To Gain Weight
A new extensive review finds that having a gene commonly linked to obesity won't harm your chances of losing weight. -
What Kind Of People Believe In Psychic Powers?
Why do people believe in psychics? A recent study looked at who is more likely to believe predictions about their future. -
Keep Your Kids From Developing Food Allergies
Yet more research finds that feeding your children eggs and peanuts early in life can reduce their risk of developing food allergies.
