Susie Neilson
Stories
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Health
The Gap Between Rich And Poor Americans' Health Is Widening
Health inequities are getting worse, according to new research. Factors like income, race and gender are playing a larger role in health outcomes than they did 25 years ago.
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Food
More Bad Buzz For Bees: Record Numbers Of Honey Bee Colonies Died Last Winter
An annual survey of beekeepers shows the rate of colony death last winter was the highest reported since the survey began thirteen years ago.
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Health
When Surgeons Are Abrasive To Coworkers, Patients' Health May Suffer
A new study shows a link between how surgeons act around coworkers and their patients' outcomes. Turns out rudeness and other unprofessional behavior isn't just obnoxious, it may be dangerous.
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Health
What Medicine Can Learn From Doctors And Researchers With Disabilities
Bonnielin Swenor has dedicated her life to helping vision-impaired patients. She also has low vision herself — and she is fighting to increase the presence of disabled people in science and medicine.
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Food
How Almonds Went From Deadly To Delicious
In a new study, researchers pinpoint the genetic mutation that transformed almonds from toxic and bitter to tasty and sweet.
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Latin America
PHOTOS: The Powerful Faces Of Women Who Faced Danger
In a new project, photographer Robin Hammond made portraits of women who've lived through fighting and violence. He found pain, sorrow, anger, hope — and even joy.
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Health
Playing Teen Sports May Protect From Some Damages Of Childhood Trauma
For teens who've experienced childhood trauma, playing team sports may help them avoid depression and anxiety later in life. But the cost of teen sports puts them out of reach for many could benefit.
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Arts & Life
How Disney Princesses Influence Girls Around The World
A researcher wanted to see how girls of different nationalities perceived the idea of a princess.