US/World Stories
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In Search Of Leonardo da Vinci's Grave
Leonardo da Vinci's descendants may hold the key to identifying his remains in their DNA. -
Right Now, Hispanics Are Living Longer Than Any Other Americans
Hispanics and blacks saw a rise in life expectancy, while whites saw theirs fall. -
Saving Moms', Infants' Lives Across The World Would Cost Only $5 A Person
Simple health interventions could significantly drop maternal and infant mortality rates. -
The History Of Pharmacies
Pharmacies have changed a lot in their 4,000-year-long run. -
Anti -Vaxxers Comprise A Large Proportion Of US Measles, Pertussis Cases
Yet another report detailing the negative impact of refusing vaccinations. -
Minority Women’s Belief That Cancer Is 'Fate' May Have Bad Consequences
A different view on cancer could lead to fewer screenings and a higher likelihood of missed diagnoses. -
Pope Francis OKs Contraception For Those With Zika Risk
The church has always shunned contraception, but this is a special circumstance. -
Opioid Overdoses Aren’t The Only Ones That Have Surged Recently
Though media focuses on opioid overdoses, benzodiazepine overdoses are a public health issue as well. -
As Pollution Levels Rise, So Does Stroke Risk
Stroke may seem unrelated to climate change, but the two may have a link. -
Where Men Prefer Brains Over Beauty In The World
Some of the traits we find attractive have biological reasons behind them, but how does our social environment change what we look for in a partner? -
This Is Why Americans Aren’t Living As Long As They Should Be
Injury deaths are a big part of why the United States can't compete with other high-income countries' life expectancy rates. -
Contrary To Popular Belief, The Plague May Have Been In Europe For Centuries
Y. pestis, the bacteria responsible for the infamous Black Death, may have been lingering in Europe for years, reemerging as pandemics throughout history.
