Jonathan Lambert

It's good to feel empathy, right? Not always, according to a forthcoming book. Humans are empathetic beings, and we sometimes harm others, not out of a failure of empathy, but because of it.

A growing number of women are incarcerated in the U.S. and many of them give birth in prison or jail.

Pregnant Behind Bars: What We Do And Don't Know About Pregnancy And Incarceration

Jonathan Lambert

Pregnant women in prison face difficult circumstances, and data on their pregnancies has been scarce. New research lays the groundwork for addressing this neglected public health issue.

Korean kimchi, made of salted and fermented vegetables, contains microbes that contribute to its distinctive taste.

'Cultured': A Look At How Foods Can Help The Microbes Inside Us Thrive

Jonathan Lambert

The foods we put in our bodies affect the kinds of bacteria that live and flourish there. A new book explores this collaboration — and the cultures whose dishes maximize the relationship.