Rachel Nuwer

Rachel Nuwer is a freelance science journalist and author who regularly contributes to the New York Times, Scientific American, Nature and more. She lives in New York City.  

 

A boy soaks himself in a hot bath infused with curry spices to improve blood flow and the appearance of skin.
Aging

Traditional Medicine Gains Global Policy Recognition

How physician and immunologist Kenji Watanabe's efforts brought East Asian traditional medicine to the fore

Dairy farmer Brent Pollard's cows stand in their pen at a cattle farm.
Trade

Cattle Veterinarians Express Confusion over U.S. Response to Bird Flu

by Rachel Nuwer

Denial and a lack of unity across states are limiting a swift response to the novel outbreak

Women queue for food parcels during distribution by volunteers of the Lagos food bank initiative.
Governance

Transforming Data into Health Action in Nigeria

An interview with Roux Prize-winner Ibrahim Abubakar on the importance of using data to drive public health impact