health
How to Travel if You Have Panic Attacks
You don’t have to let severe anxiety keep you from exploring the world. Here’s how to manage your panic on vacation. Source link
Suit Says Black Infants Were Subjected to Experimental Vaccine Without Consent
The babies were part of a vaccine trial for a respiratory virus in the 1960s and died shortly after. Their families said they had been unaware of the trial until recently. Source link
5 Health Risks From Consuming Too Much Protein
Most Americans eat more protein than they need. We asked experts what can happen if people have too much of a good thing. Source link
Genetic Scores are Booming. But Will Anti-Discrimination Laws Cover Your DNA?
As predictive medicine advances, legal scholars warn that decades-old federal guidelines could set up a potential clash between your genes and your job. Source link
Scientists Find a Potential Cure for Chronic Hepatitis B
Most people recover from the infection, but it poses great risks for those who don’t. A new drug may cure 1 in 5 of these patients. Source link
In Flint, Cash for Pregnant Women Leads to Better Outcomes for Babies
New research suggests money with no strings attached can promote better health, but other studies have seen mixed results. Source link
In Utah, Measles Sickens Babies and Others Who Can’t Be Vaccinated
Many of those who can’t be vaccinated, including pregnant women and immunocompromised people, are also at high risk of serious complications. Source link
KFF’s Chief Executive to Retire
Drew Altman, who transformed KFF from a little-known family foundation to a major source of U.S. health policy research, will step down at the end of the year. Source link
The Good List: 6 Things to Add Some Joy to Your Day
Aggression cookies, dancing the seasons and typing ‘Mrs. Dalloway.’ Source link
Tiny Love Stories: ‘Dad Tried Hard to Look Offended’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. Source link