Some doctors warn that Facebook is becoming an arbiter of users’ mental distress without proving that its efforts are accurate,…
In Screening for Suicide Risk, Facebook Takes On Tricky Public Health Role
Some doctors warn that Facebook is becoming an arbiter of users’ mental distress without proving that its efforts are accurate,…
Increased risk of harm from cannabis across Europe
A significant new study shows that cannabis potency has doubled across Europe in the past 11 years.
The immune system’s fountain of youth
Helping the immune system clear away old cells in aging mice helped restore youthful characteristics.
Congratulations on the Promotion. But Did Science Get a Demotion?
The incentives of grant funding and career advancement, even the potential for fame, can influence researchers.
The Electronic Medical Record: Beauty and the Beast
American medicine has belatedly entered the digital world with nearly universal utilization of the electronic medical record (EMR). Physicians have…
Myocardial Infarction with Nonobstructive Coronary Arteries (MINOCA)
When I first heard the term MINOCA, it made me (JSA) think that perhaps this referred to an ancient civilization…
Moderate drinking not harmful for older patients with heart failure, study suggests
A new study suggests that people over age 65 who are newly diagnosed with heart failure can continue to drink…
High cholesterol levels after Christmas
Large quantities of rich Christmas food appear to boost Danes’ cholesterol levels. Right after the Christmas break, levels are 20…
How ‘Dry January’ is the secret to better sleep, saving money and losing weight
New research shows that taking part in Dry January sees people regaining control of their drinking, having more energy, better…