High levels of fructose in the diet inhibit the liver’s ability to properly metabolize fat. This effect is specific to…
Protozoans and pathogens make for an infectious mix
The new observation that strains of V. cholerae can be expelled into the environment after being ingested by protozoa, and…
Emerging parasitic disease mimics the symptoms of visceral leishmaniasis in people
A new study suggests that transmission of a protozoan parasite from insects may also cause leishmaniasis-like symptoms in people. The…
Stem cell treatments for shoulder and elbow injuries flourish, but so far there’s little evidence they work
Two critical reviews examine the current status of biologic approaches for common shoulder and elbow problems. The authors discuss areas…
Medical News Today: What to know about blood pressure rates after exercising
This article describes optimal blood pressure readings. In it, we also investigate how to lower blood pressure through exercise and…
Up Close and Personal: New Essays From Leslie Jamison
In her second collection, “Make It Scream, Make It Burn,” the author of “The Empathy Exams” wages a journalistic battle…
Up Close and Personal: New Essays From Leslie Jamison
In her second collection, “Make It Scream, Make It Burn,” the author of “The Empathy Exams” wages a journalistic battle…
Medical News Today: Statins: Link to osteoporosis depends on dosage
An analysis of health data on 7.9 million people reveals lower rates of osteoporosis among low dose statin users and…
D.E.A. Let Opioid Production Surge as Crisis Grew, Justice Dept. Says
The department’s inspector general said the agency, which is also under the umbrella of the Justice Department, authorized large increases…
Molecular motors: Rotation on an eight-shaped path
Chemical engineers have developed the first molecular motor that enables an eight-shaped movement.