Courtnay Peifer
Nation/World Editor
Nation, World, WashingtonPeifer previously worked at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Oakland Tribune and Newsday.
Latest from Courtnay Peifer
Minnesota mom: A rare glycogen storage disease
There are few outward signs that my son has an incurable disease.
February 26, 2013
Autistic brains respond differently, study says
The difference could explain why people with autism disorders are drawn to repetitive motions and learn details about narrow topics
September 20, 2012
'Significant' amounts of arsenic found in rice, group says
Consumer Reports urged the FDA to set permissible levels of arsenic in food
September 20, 2012
Drug combo increases breast cancer survival rates, study says
Study of nearly 700 women bolsters support for hormone-targeting therapy
August 2, 2012
Gene study raises hopes for colon cancer drugs
Genetic vulnerabilities could lead to powerful new treatments
July 19, 2012
FDA approves first new anti-obesity drug in decade
The pill is expected to be on the market early next year
June 28, 2012
DNA of fetus decoded with risk-free test
Method could one day be used to screen for genetic disorders
June 7, 2012
Curry may boost your immune system
Oregon State University researchers discover compound found in turmeric help fight infection
May 27, 2012
Weight may not predict heart disease
Metabolic health may be the biggest indicator for risk, scientists say
May 26, 2012
Drink maker to consumers: Judge for yourself
It uses FTC ruling in new ad campaign
May 25, 2012
With cost up, fewer young adults are lighting up
Daily smoking fell among adults 18 to 25
May 17, 2012
FDA evaluates at-home HIV test
If approved, the test would allow consumers to quickly test themselves
May 12, 2012
