Ancient Human Remains Document Migration From Asia To America
A discovery of the remains of two infants in central Alaska provides evidence of the earliest wave of people to move from Asia into the Americas.
Health & Safety
From Vegan To 'Keto' And Mediterranean: Experts Rank 2018's Best Diets
A panel of experts convened by U.S. News ranked the best diets. The Mediterranean Diet comes out on top. Two new diets are ranked: the physician-created Nutritarian Diet and the popular Keto diet.
From Polio To Poverty To Sex Ed: 9 Predictions For 2018
We asked doctors, researchers and aid workers to look into the future. Here's what they foresee.
U.S. Coal Mine Deaths Rise After Record-Low 2016
The Mine Safety and Health Administration says 15 workplace deaths occurred in 2017 after only nine the previous year. Most of the deaths occurred in West Virginia.
Brush With Death Leads Doctor To Focus On Patient Perspective
As a patient, a critically ill doctor witnesses communication lapses, uncoordinated care and lack of empathy from her health care providers and vows to improve the patient experience for others.
From Retirement To The Front Lines Of Hepatitis C Treatment
Treatment for hepatitis C has improved dramatically in the last decade — so much so that it drew one doctor out of retirement to help make sure more low-income patients are cured.
To Help Others, One Couple Talks About Life With Early-Onset Alzheimer's
More than 200,000 Americans live with early-onset Alzheimer's, with dementia-like symptoms developing in their 40s and 50s. The disease can put an unexpected strain on relationships and finances.
Neuroscientist Predicts 'Much Better Treatment' For Alzheimer's Is 10 Years Away
"Just the last few years alone have seen some serious breakthroughs in Alzheimer's research," Joseph Jebelli says. His new book is The Pursuit of Memory.
Can Home Health Visits Help Keep People Out Of The ER?
Washington, D.C., is experimenting with providing home visits and telemedicine to people on Medicaid, with the goal of making it less likely they'll end up in the emergency room.
'Unrest' Director Turns Camera On Herself To Document Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
When Jennifer Brea was just 28 years old, a routine infection brought her down for five years. Her new film, Unrest, documents her struggle with chronic fatigue syndrome.