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Study Shatters Preconceived Notions About Urban Vs. Rural Obesity
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The conventional wisdom is that city life makes you fat and rural life keeps you trim. A new study looks at the numbers to see if that holds true.
A Virus Can Eavesdrop On Bacterial Communication
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A researcher had an idea about viruses that was wild. And it turned out to be true.
Why The Breastfeeding Vs. Formula Debate Is Especially Critical In Poor Countries
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The breast milk vs. formula debate made headlines this week with reports of a U.S. effort to block a pro-breastfeeding resolution from the World Health Organization.
A Guide To Mosquito Repellents, From DEET To … Gin And Tonic?
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Bug-repellent wristbands? Victoria’s Secret perfume? That old standby DEET? A look at the newest — and the tried-and-truest — methods of keeping skeeters from biting.