Former CDC Director Arrested And Charged With Sexual Misconduct
The New York Police Department told NPR that Frieden allegedly "grabbed a victim's buttocks without her permission" last October.
Health & Safety
How To Survive A 10,000-Foot Fall
Sometimes people who fall great distances survive. How do they get so lucky? Scientists share the secrets of an implausible safe landing.
Fad Or The Future? Robot-Made Burgers Wow The Crowds In San Francisco
As more culinary robots find their way into commercial food prep, one restaurant in San Francisco called Creator is hoping to strike a balance between high tech and the human touch.
No Amount Of Alcohol Is Good For Your Health, Global Study Says
While the study's authors acknowledge moderate drinking may protect some people against heart disease, these potential benefits do not outweigh the risks of cancer and other diseases.
The Latest Scientific Advice On Drinking Alcohol: Don't.
A new study published in The Lancet finds alcohol is associated with 2.8 million deaths each year worldwide. Researchers conclude that there is no safe level of alcohol and say the risks outweigh the potential benefits.
To Satisfy Bloodthirsty Lab Mosquitoes, Give 'Em The Fake Stuff
Feeding mosquitoes artificial blood could help get them ready to go out in the world and stanch the flow of disease — and reduce the need for animal blood
Open Medical Records Can Spur Frank Talk Between Doctors And Patients
As more doctors' offices give patients electronic access to their medical records, both patients and their physicians are asking: Exactly how much of your medical record should you get to see?
Attention, Shoppers: Kroger Says It Is Phasing Out Plastic Bags
The Kroger Co. includes major chains such as Ralphs, Harris Teeter, Food4Less and Pick 'n Save. Its goal is to eliminate all single-use plastic bags by 2025.
Ancient Bone Reveals Surprising Sex Lives Of Neanderthals
Genomic sequencing reveals new evidence of interbreeding among different groups of our ancient relatives. A scientist calls the find "almost too lucky to be true."
NYU's Move To Make Medical School Free For All Gets Mixed Reviews
New York University students cheered, but critics say waiving tuition isn't the best way to ease student debt or boost the number of primary care doctors from diverse backgrounds.