Beyond Malnutrition: The Role of Sanitation in Stunted Growth
Worldwide, stunting affects an estimated 165 million children under the age of 5. Nutritional
interventions are only part of the solution.
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Low-Dose Arsenic: In Search of a Risk Threshold
Mounting evidence suggests even the tiniest amounts of arsenic can boost your risk of developing cancer. But some scientists think that evidence is overblown. This article takes a close look at the controversy.
A Former Surgeon General Lends His Support for E-Cigarettes
An ex-Surgeon General, Richard Carmona now chairs the science advisory board of a company that manufactures electronic cigarettes. In this interview, he explains why.
Uncertain Inheritance: Transgenerational Effects of Environmental Exposures
Imagine getting cancer from chemicals that your great grandparents were exposed to. Scientists now speculate that some chemicals induce toxic effects that span generations.
Modernizing Artisanal Brick Kilns: A Global Need
Brick making supplies jobs and pollutes the air in the world’s poorest economies.
Cancer Research: Evaluating the Sequester’s Impact
A gridlocked congress cuts funding to cancer research.