Town on the Banks of the Nile Turns Flooding into Fortune
Bor, South Sudan – credit, CC 4.0. BY-SA Leroy Playpus In South Sudan, on the banks of the…
Garlic extract is a ‘viable alternative’ to popular mouthwashes: study
Death to bad breath comes in cloves. Garlic — that pungent, bulb-shaped veggie that gives food a kick…
New malaria treatment holds promise against rising drug resistance
 The first new malaria treatment in decades holds promise against rising drug resistance after Swiss drugmaker Novartis announced it…
The not-so-gross guide to indoor cycling
It’s almost November, so for many of us in Canada, it’s about to become indoor trainer season. (But…
Preventing flu: Expert tips on sleep, hygiene, vaccines
As the seasons change, the risk of flu and cold infections rises sharply, often overlooked in everyday routines.…
In Oregon and Beyond, Many Kids in Mental Health Crises Come to the ER—And Languish
A few years ago, the Portland-based health policy researcher John McConnell recalls, he started hearing about a problem.…
Hidden Sensors Reveal Filthy Truth About Handwashing in Hospital Bathrooms
Here’s something that will make you lose just a bit more faith in humanity—or at least reach for…