Leslie Nemo
Latest articles by Leslie Nemo

A Male Birth Control Pill Passed Safety Tests — Here's How It Works
By Leslie Nemo published
Though birth control pills have been available to women for nearly 60 years, there's nothing equivalent on the pharmacy shelves for men.

Can the Pill Affect How Women Recognize Emotions in Others?
By Leslie Nemo published
Despite the ubiquity of birth control pills, some researchers still that think certain aspects of the contraceptives deserve more research.

Cocktail-Inspired, Injectable Male Birth Control Could One Day Dissolve Away with Light
By Leslie Nemo published
For some couples, condoms don't cut it.

Common Chemicals in Toiletries May Lead to Early Puberty
By Leslie Nemo published
Chemicals found in shampoo and makeup may shift up the onset of puberty.

Here's How Cannabis Got Its High
By Leslie Nemo published
How did we end up with THC and CBD in the first place?

How Did Two Mothers Both Carry the Same Child?
By Leslie Nemo published
Their success is due to a twist on a relatively new fertility treatment.

Are Anti-Vaxxers to Blame for Europe's Current Measles Outbreak?
By Leslie Nemo published
The measles thrives in populations that are under-vaccinated. So, why have so many people in Europe avoided getting their shots?

The HPV Vaccine Was Just Approved for Adults Up to Age 45. Should They Get It?
By Leslie Nemo published
Should more adults be getting the HPV vaccine?

How Bad Is Bacon for You, Really?
By Leslie Nemo published
It's a debate that plays out in everyone's head during a weekend brunch: Should I be eating this much bacon?

Puppy Outbreak: What Dog Owners Should Know About Campylobacter
By Leslie Nemo published
Disease outbreaks among humans are common. But outbreaks among humans from puppies? That's a scenario that's much rarer.

How Did Opium Poppies Get Their Painkilling Properties?
By Leslie Nemo published
Humans have been turning to the poppy plant to get high or relieve pain for thousands of years.

Marijuana and Pregnancy: 5 Key Takeaways from the New Official Guidelines
By Leslie Nemo published
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released its first-ever guidelines on marijuana use for pregnant and breast-feeding women.

How Does PrEP, the HIV-Prevention Medication, Work?
By Leslie Nemo published
The drug used to prevent HIV is effective, but how exactly does it work?

Your Plastic Bags Are Releasing Greenhouse Gases
By Leslie Nemo published
Plastics aren't just messing up the environment by clogging the oceans and piling up in landfills.

Babies Died in a Drug-Trial Tragedy. Why Were Their Mothers Given Viagra?
By Leslie Nemo published
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