Alexandra Sifferlin
Alexandra Sifferlin is a writer and producer for TIME Healthland. She is a graduate from the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism.
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Secondhand Smoke is More Damaging For Teen Girls Than Boys
Even non-smokers can experience health hazards from cigarette smoke, and the latest study suggests the dangers may depend on your gender.
Young Girl Receives Lifesaving Windpipe Transplant Made From Her Stem Cells
Hannah Warren was born without a trachea but now has one made from plastic fibers and a stew of her own stem cells.
Location, Location: Being Born in the U.S. Puts Kids at Higher Risk of Allergies
With pollen and other spring allergens in the air, researchers investigated whether place of birth affected the risk of developing allergies, and the answer turns out to be — yes.
Antidepressants Linked To Higher Risk of Complications After Surgery
The most popular class of drugs used to treat depression, the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), may increase risk of bleeding and the need for blood transfusions following operations, according a study.
Government-Backed Group Calls for Universal HIV Testing of Adults
For the first time, a federally convened panel of experts is recommending HIV testing for all adults based on evidence that early detection of the virus could lead to more effective treatment of infection.
Is Air Pollution Contributing To Hardened Arteries?
Smog and car exhaust can take a toll on the heart, and the latest research explores how.
Vitamin E May Boost Return to Healthy Hearts in Former Smokers
Smoking can harm the heart, and while quitting is the most powerful way to avoid heart disease, taking vitamin E after putting out the cigarettes may speed the process along.
One Sugar-Sweetened Soda A Day Boosts Diabetes Risk
All it takes is one can of soda to increase risk of type 2 diabetes by 22%, according to a new study.
The Latest Tool for Tracking Obesity? Facebook Likes
Obesity is a big problem that needs big solutions, and Facebook may be coming to the rescue.
Skin Cancer Linked to Higher Risk of Other Cancers
There’s another reason for those at risk of skin cancer to stay vigilant about protecting their health.
U.S. Panel Finds Little Evidence to Support Universal Screening For Suicide
Experts say that existing screening methods can identify at-risk individuals, but such tools may not help to prevent suicides.
Diagnostic Errors Are the Most Common Type of Medical Mistake
Missed diagnoses out-ranked medication overdoses and surgical mistakes in causing the most patient harm.
