Emily Vaughn
Stories
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The U.N. Takes Aim At A 'Silent Epidemic' — Drowning
This week, in the middle of a pandemic, the United Nations took a stand about an issue that has nothing to do with disease but is one of the top causes of death for children ages 5 to 14.
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Wuhan Coronavirus 101: What We Do — And Don't — Know About A Newly Identified Disease
The virus was identified in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December, and the number of confirmed cases is rapidly increasing. Here's what we do — and don't — know about coronavirus 2019-nCoV.
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Start Fresh: 6 Tips For Mental Health In 2020
Joy can be cultivated. Hostility often masks depression. As one year ends and another begins, these six insights and tips from psychologists offer hope for a good new year.
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Global Women Who Took A Stand In 2019: From An Ebola Doc To 2 Beauty Queens
We profiled women who were on the front lines of social change this year — from a doctor fighting Ebola in Congo amid gunfire to two forthright beauty queens.
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How to keep stressful dietary discussions off the holiday menu.
When one person's treasured family recipe is another person's edible assault weapon, setting the menu for a holiday meal can be a struggle. Here's how to take the stress out of food discussions.
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Measles Virus May Wipe Out Immune Protection For Other Diseases
Another reason not to skip the measles vaccine: A measles infection may cause lasting harm to the immune system, research finds, making patients more vulnerable to other diseases.
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More LOLs, Fewer Zzzs: Teens May Be Losing Sleep Over Social Media
Research yet again shows teens are glued to their phones to an unhealthy degree. In fact, they may be choosing social media over sleep. But maybe it's not all sad face, researchers say.
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What's Behind The Research Funding Gap For Black Scientists?
Black scientists more often seek grants for community health studies, but molecular-level research proposals win more funding. More diversity throughout the process could help close the gap, says NIH.
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How To Talk To Teens About Vaping
Vaping has attracted a new generation to nicotine, and is fueling a dangerous outbreak of lung disease. If you're a parent of a teen you're probably worried. But what should you say to your kids?
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Twin Birthrate Drops For First Time Since The '80s
The twin birthrate nearly doubled between 1980 and 2014. Now it's going down among white mothers. What's behind the change?
