Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

Macular degeneration, or age-related macular degeneration (AMD), affects your central vision. Those with a family history of the condition, people who have obesity, and people who smoke are at higher ...

Between social media, deepfakes and chatbots, there’s a lot of technology that can take kids and their mental health in a lot of different directions. It can be difficult and daunting for parents.

Task Force has seen a nearly 1,000% increase in tips since 2017. Experts say the internet, social media, and AI technology ...

A NOAA scientist collects water samples in Lake Erie. Collecting and analyzing water samples during the harmful algal bloom season plays a key role in NOAA’s efforts to forecast and monitor algal ...

If there’s one thing Rose Cooper doesn’t understand about aging, it’s the people who approach it with an it’s-all-downhill-from-here point of view. At age 95, Rose has talked to a fair number of folks ...

These habits can help keep you healthy and strong. By Danielle Friedman Running can benefit your cardiovascular system and your mental health. But without a few precautions, it can also hobble you ...

One of the greatest disservices in human relationships occurs when one person tells another what they want to hear, regardless of the facts. This behavior is called sycophancy, and it occurs when ...

Our REACH Lab has developed and distributed several prevention and intervention Toolkits and curriculums aimed at preventing and reducing adolescent and young adult substance use. All of these ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - September marks Lice Prevention Month, with extra awareness added as students head back to school. Catherine Collins, owner of the Coastal Lice Center, explained how to best ...

Fire Prevention Week, led by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is one of the busiest times of the year for fire department public information officers and community risk reduction teams ...

This playbook lays out the basic methods, databases, and digital tricks our team uses to track down people who don’t want to be found. No matter what kind of story you're digging into, these steps ...