Karen Shakerdge

New Google company, Alphabet, opens doors to more healthcare ventures

Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin recently wrote “We did a lot of crazy things that seemed crazy at the time. Many of thos ...

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If sitting is the enemy, are standing desks proving to be the answer?

We’ve all heard how sitting is poison. Recent research has linked it with heart problems, diabetes and even increased cancer ...

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After devastating loss, New Jersey family pushing schools to do more on suicide prevention

A year after 19-year-old Samantha Coburn ended her life, her mother, Carolyn, and sister, Megan, are on a mission to prevent other teens ...

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When big brands join awareness campaigns, fit matters

Corporate sponsorship of illness awareness can be a powerful tool to raise money. But if the brand and the cause don’t allign, the ...

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How refrigeration changed the way we eat and live

Can you imagine your life without access to a refrigerator? How about having an ice box at home that needs to be replenished? Mayb ...

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Not enough evidence to support autism screening for all kids, expert panel says

Should clinicians screen every single child under 3 for autism? The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has addressed that question in a ...

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‘Regrettable substitutions’ fail to knock hazardous chemicals out of products

Think about it: If you take the “A” out of BPA…what do you replace it with? Turns out, the solution is often another pr ...

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What’s palm oil production costing the environment?

Grown throughout the tropics, palm oil is made from the pulp of the fruit of the oil palm and has come under fire for being a bad actor i ...

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What we can learn about strength through ancient Greek heroes and Parkour

So much of being healthy can sound like a total drag, right? But what if we took some tips from everyday super humans? ...

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How will California’s new vaccine exemption standards impact parental attitudes?

California passed a hotly contested law this week which bans the use of religious and personal belief exemptions from vaccinations. Now p ...

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Living in ‘overtime’ and making every second count despite rare immune disorder

David Fajgenbaum graduated from medical school with an intimate knowledge of illness. In his third year, he was diagnosed with Cas ...

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Concussion concerns arise after World Cup collision

During the Women’s World Cup soccer semifinals, many watched Morgan Brian and Alexandra Popp collide head-to-head — and then ...

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