Daryl Austin
Daryl Austin is a health journalist based in Utah. His work has appeared in The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Kaiser Health News and Parents magazine.
Daryl Austin is a health journalist based in Utah. His work has appeared in The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Kaiser Health News and Parents magazine.
Latest from Daryl Austin
These 4 signs of divorce predict if a couple will split with over 90% accuracy
There are four signs based on how a couple communicates that can predict if they'll break up with over 90% accuracy, according to research from John Gottman, Ph
Why the RSV surge is so serious, and what to know about symptoms and treatment
With the arrival of cold and flu season, and COVID-19 still infecting and killing thousands weekly, many hospitals have been straining to keep up with demand.
I'm an eating disorder coach. These are 5 things I never say to my kids
Before going viral in a TikTok video in August, eating disorder coach Lindsay Ronga understood body image issues and the dangers of certain eating habits.
Why RSV cases are ‘exploding’ right now and what parents can do about it
Bill and Sarah Vacca of Albany, New York, were about to drop their 4-month-old daughter off at day care when they noticed that her breathing appeared labored
New study finds ‘widespread exposure’ to cancer-causing chemicals during pregnancy
Pregnant people are unknowingly being exposed to harmful chemicals that can increase the risk of cancer and harm child development, according to a new study by
Wind and bounce houses have killed dozens and injured hundreds, study shows
New research from the University of Georgia may take the fun out of inflatable bounce houses.
Preterm birth more likely in women exposed to phthalates during pregnancy, study finds
Exposure to phthalates, an endocrine-disrupting chemical found in plastic, cosmetics and some foods in pregnancy increases risk of preterm birth, a study finds.
PFAS exposure in pregnancy is contributing to rising rates of liver disease in kids, study finds
Harmful chemicals found in consumer and industrial products are contributing to rising rates of liver disease in children, a new study suggests.
2021-2022 flu season: Why are cases still on the rise in the US?
While flu season typically strikes the U.S. during winter, from December to February, cases of influenza are still popping up across the country.
Is mosquito season worse this year? What to expect in your state
Mosquito season will end later and be worse this year in some of the U.S. Two maps show states that may have a worse mosquito season due to more rain and heat.
Parents of 4-year-old girl who almost died from mystery hepatitis speak out
Cases of hepatitis in kids with no known cause are increasing. A family of a girl with mysterious pediatric hepatitis described her liver illness and symptoms.
