Life expectancy dropped in 27 out of 29 countries studied last year, with some places experiencing the largest…
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Born and raised in NYC, Ed covers public health, disease, and weird animal science for Gizmodo. He has previously reported for the Atlantic, Vice, Pacific Standard, and Undark Magazine.
A new consensus statement argues that the potential risks of the popular painkiller on fetal development may…
The man was plagued by an unknown species related to the Guinea worm, one that may have recently jumped from…
A small study found that even newborns can carry microplastics in their system, while infants seem to have much…
Numerous studies suggesting ivermectin can treat or prevent covid-19 have dodgy data behind them, according to an…
The four-year-long study found that children in the treatment group were three times less likely to be diagnosed…
If you're experiencing food poisoning symptoms, the CDC recommends seeing a doctor and reporting it to your local…
There are many key differences between the 1918-1919 flu and the covid-19 pandemic, including in the tools we had to…
Recently released CDC data shows that 2020 had the highest number of newborn syphilis cases in decades.
The trial data, yet to be seen by outside scientists, will be soon submitted to regulators to win authorization of…
The meeting featured hours of discussion and a cameo by Nicki Minaj's cousin's friend's genital issues.
Plague is rare in the U.S., but wild animals and free-roaming pets—and their fleas—can still carry the bacteria and…
Researchers are seeking volunteers for an experiment that will mainly involve watching cat videos.
A new Ebola outbreak this February was traced back to the epidemic that ended five years ago.
New findings could influence an upcoming decision by U.S. health experts on who will need booster doses.
At least 660,000 Americans have officially died from covid-19, though the true number is likely higher.
42% of workers reported not getting wages or tips when they're supposed to, and 49% reported getting hurt on the job.
Some independent and government scientists argue that booster shots for the general public are unneeded for now,…
Vibrio vulnificus can make us sick when we eat undercooked seafood. But it's much scarier when it gets into open…
Enrollment in lung cancer trials took a big hit last year, a new study found.