Jesse Hicks
Jesse Hicks writes about science, health, and technology. His work has appeared in Politico, Harper's, and many places online. He's on Twitter: @jessehixxx.
Is it Possible to Get Sick From a Used Dorm Mattress?
Your predecessor could have left behind everything from dust mites to insect parts, bodily secretions and excretions, fungal spores, and bacteria.
The Average Nurse Makes Barely More Than They Did in 2005
Meanwhile, doctors and medical center CEOs saw much bigger increases.
Calling Safe Consumption Sites by a Different Name Increases Public Support
A new study found that, all other things being equal, people were more likely to support "overdose prevention sites" opening in their community.
People With Depression May Have Less of This Chemical in Their Bodies
Those who had the worst symptoms had the lowest levels.
Why Do We Dislike People Who Seem Too Nice?
Psychologists call it “antisocial punishment” or “do-gooder derogation.”
Young Adults Are Increasingly Dying of Alcohol-Related Liver Disease
Cirrhosis deaths have increased in every state but one.
The STD Mycoplasma Genitalium Is Becoming a Problem
Doctors warn that it's already showing resistance to antibiotics.
People Who Think They’re Autism Experts Actually Know the Least About It
Do anti-vaxxers even understand what autism is?
Thousands of People Voted on the Grossest Thing in the World
There are six categories of things that most people find disgusting.
Ecstasy’s Risks to the Average User May Be Less Severe Than Previously Thought
Past research on MDMA has contained some noteworthy flaws.
We Talked to People Who Work in Tech About How They Manage Screen Time
The irony of a Silicon Valley leader setting a no-phone rule.
1 in 5 Young People Who Died in 2016 Overdosed on Opioids
In 2001, opioids were a factor in 4.2 percent of deaths among people ages 25 to 34. By 2016, that number had nearly quadrupled to 20 percent.