Posts by Mary Darby
In Northern Virginia, a New Report Reveals Stark Disparities in Opportunity
Interspersed among some of the country's wealthiest communities are “islands of disadvantage.”
Running Out of Cures
What would a post-antibiotic world look like? A cut from a rose thorn, a fall from a bicycle, or a scratch from a cat could all prove fatal.
Storytelling and the Gift of Trust
As a writer and storyteller, I’m grateful for the generosity of people who share their stories.
Malaria: Not In My Backyard? Think Again.
A new study shows the impact of malaria in the United States.
For a Boost to Your Health, Vote on Election Day!
Research shows that voting is good for your health.
Protecting the World from Killer Superbugs
The Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy (CDDEP) is calling for global targets on antibiotic use, similar to greenhouse-gas emissions agreements.
Preparing a New Generation of Global Citizens
The Stevens Initiative is championing the use of virtual exchange to bring together young people in the United States with their peers from the Middle East and North Africa so that they can learn about the world and about each other.
What’s Dental Therapy? A Profession!
It’s official: Dental therapy is a now a recognized profession, with national standards that create a path for training programs at colleges across the country. That’s according to the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), the independent accrediting body for dentistry education programs in the United States.
