Beach Bodies
How America’s body image has changed over time—from the rise of dieting to a 19th century obsession with noses to the romanticization of amputees.
How America’s body image has changed over time—from the rise of dieting to a 19th century obsession with noses to the romanticization of amputees.
Could a lack of sleep help explain why some people get much sicker than others?
In an earlier investigation, we found that Puerto Rico sends drug addicts to Chicago for treatment in unregulated residential programs. Now, new evidence raises questions about what happens to the ID documents those programs confiscate from addicts.
It’s a long process for the FDA to approve drugs. So researchers are finding new uses for old vaccines, some of which may cure rare diseases.
Medicine’s next wonder material might come from much humbler, ancient origins — worm spit. Otherwise known as silk.
June rains and dense row crops in Illinois set the stage for a bad summer if temperatures soar.
The federal government’s new rules aimed at preventing explosive oil train derailments are sparking a backlash from all sides.
Sarah Mirk talks relationships, we highlight two women who helped make oral birth control a reality, and there’s homework from Dan Savage.
A new report spotlights funded partnerships between big food companies and an influential nutrition group.
The University of Chicago is no longer saying a flat-out ‘no’ to an adult trauma center at its hospital.