Bird Flu Is Back in China, but This Time It’s H7N9
Flu season may be coming to an end in some parts of the world, but a new influenza virus harbored by birds may be starting its global assault.
Alexandra Sifferlin
Alexandra Sifferlin is a writer and producer for TIME Healthland. She is a graduate from the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism.
Articles from Contributor
Obama Unveils Details of New Human Brain Mapping Initiative
First the genome, now the brain.
Losing Weight to Earn Cash: Groups of Dieters Lose More than Individuals
Cash is a powerful motivator when it comes to shedding pounds, and the lure of money is even greater when dieters win or lose as a group.
Kevin Ware’s Awful Break: How Could It Happen?
By all accounts, it was a freak accident that shattered Louisville Cardinal Kevin Ware’s lower right leg in an NCAA regional championship game. But what makes young bone so vulnerable to such breaks?
Could Some of Our Favorite Flavorings Be Damaging Our DNA?
Plants are all-natural sources of all things good for us, right? It turns out some of our favorite plant-based flavorings may do more harm than good.
Multiple Vaccinations on Same Day Does Not Raise Autism Risk
Infants now receive several shots at a time, but the latest study says that does not increase their risk of developing autism.
Genetic Variants and Wheezing Put Kids At Risk For Asthma
Almost every toddler will sniffle through a cold by the time they are three, but if they wheeze while they’re sick, they may be at higher risk of developing asthma.
18 Million Cancer Survivors Expected by 2022
An aging population coupled with improved treatment methods mean more people will survive cancer. But at what cost?
The Link Between Early Baldness and Prostate Cancer
Men who lose their hair may have more to worry about than just vanity, especially if their balding starts early.
A High School Where the Students Are the Teachers
If high school students took charge of their education with limited supervision, would they learn? A Massachusetts school is finding out.
Tobacco Company Reports Early Success With Better-for-You Cigarettes
Aside from not lighting up at all, cigarettes developed to reduce a smoker’s exposure to tobacco’s toxins may be the best way to reduce health risks from smoking.
Study Clarifies Link Between Fertility Treatments and Neurological Problems In Kids
Children born from in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments have shown a higher risk of developmental problems, but what is responsible for the heightened risk?
Fewer Hours for Doctors in Training Leading to More Mistakes
Giving residents less time on duty and more time to sleep was supposed to lead to fewer medical errors. But the latest research shows that’s not the case. What’s going on?
