Americans are more anxious than before
Americans are becoming more anxious about every element of their lives from safety to finances to politics.
May 11, 2018
594
Health
Chemotherapy timing could influence how well the treatment works
Circadian clocks regulate the timing of hundreds of processes in the cell, suggesting that matching medications with your…
May 10, 2018
933
A hangover pill? Tests on drunk mice show promise
A new pill may lower blood alcohol levels, helping a hangover and preventing alcohol overdose deaths.
May 9, 2018
989
Reading and singing to preemies helps parents feel comfortable with their fragile babies
A new program has been show to help parents of preemies use their voice to foster their premature baby’s language development.…
May 8, 2018
581
Americans are becoming more socially isolated, but they're not feeling lonelier
Recent news reports suggest that the US is experiencing a loneliness epidemic. But the research is a bit more complicated.
May 7, 2018
579
Making a cleaner, greener, environmentally safe sunscreen
Scientists have discovered a natural sunscreen –made by microbes – that may be better for humans and the marine critters…
May 7, 2018
977
Sexism isn't just unfair; it makes women sick, study suggests
After thousands of women spoke out against sexual harassment, scholars asked, does harassment affect women's health?…
May 4, 2018
643
Applying live bacteria to skin improves eczema
In this clinical trial, the first of its kind, physicians explore whether directly applying a 'good' strain of bacteria…
May 3, 2018
577
As genetic testing for breast cancer gene mutation expands, questions arise about treatment decision
A genetics testing company recently won approval from the FDA to market a test that can identify a breast cancer gene mutation.…
May 3, 2018
578
Technology is better than ever – but thousands of Americans still die in car crashes every year
Motor vehicle crashes are a public health crisis in the US. Distracted driving laws can save lives – but only some states…
May 1, 2018
568
Being clear about your last wishes can make death easier for you and loved ones
Few people like to talk about death, but research is suggesting that people should talk with loved ones about their wishes…
May 1, 2018
577
The deadliest drug in America at center of VA nominee withdrawal: Alcohol
Opioid addiction is a serious public health problem, killing more than 42,000 people a year and ruining families. But alcohol…
April 30, 2018
547
George H. W. Bush has sepsis - why is it so dangerous?
Former President George H.W. Bush was hospitalized for sepsis, which can be serious. Just what is this disease that accounts…
April 27, 2018
599
An addiction researcher shares 6 strategies to address the opioid epidemic
Opioids kill 100 people each day in the US, more than vehicular accidents. Those addicted are often left without treatment.…
April 26, 2018
699
How live liver transplants could save thousands of lives
April is National Donate Life Month, a time to emphasize the importance of organ donation. It is also a good time to learn…
April 25, 2018
558
Why it's so hard for doctors to understand your pain
Each person experiences pain differently, depending on his or her genetic makeup. That makes it difficult to figure out…
April 25, 2018
665
Fake drugs are one reason malaria still kills so many
Each year, 500,000 people die of malaria annually, a preventable disease. Most of them children in Africa, where many anti-malarial…
April 24, 2018
535
Why genetics makes some people more vulnerable to opioid addiction – and protects others
Scientists are just starting to understand how your parents' genes and experiences might shape your own susceptibility…
April 24, 2018
551
Aneurysm strikes baseball pitcher, but why? A neurosurgeon explains the mysterious condition
How could an otherwise healthy professional baseball pitcher suffer a devastating brain hemorrhage? A neurosurgeon who studies…
April 23, 2018
567
Why marijuana fans should not see approval for epilepsy drug as a win for weed
A drug made from a molecule produced from cannabis gained unanimous approval from an FDA panel. But the molecule, CBD, is…
April 20, 2018
609