The Future of Yellowstone + Other Stories
Every week, we corral the best wellness stories from around the internet—just in time for your weekend bookmarking. This week: questioning bed rest during pregnancy, uncovering the source of foodborne illness, and the harrowing changes to an American national park.
Rethinking Bed Rest for Pregnancy
NPR
Every year, thousands of pregnant women are put on bed rest. But a lack of scientific evidence backing its benefits is raising concern.
The Science Is Clear: Dirty Farm Water Is Making Us Sick
Wired
Food-borne illness is a serious public health threat—and it seems to be on the rise (we’re looking at you, romaine lettuce). The culprit? Some experts are tracing the source to murky guidelines for food growers and contaminated water.
In Yellowstone National Park, Warming Has Brought Rapid Changes.
The New York Times
In this incredibly haunting and arresting multimedia piece, reporter Marguerite Holloway and photographer Josh Haner illustrate how climate change is impacting one of America’s most iconic landscapes.
How Can Science Help Reverse Blindness?
Scientific American
Sabrina Stierwalt looks at some of the new science addressing visual impairment and other congenital issues.