Air pollution is the world’s leading environmental risk factor, and causes more than nine million deaths per year. New research…
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia, traditionally called tic douloureux, is a chronic neuropathic pain disorder characterized by spontaneous and elicited paroxysms of electric…
When the EMR Stole My Pen
“Lost something, Doctor?” “I think my nice pen slipped under your sheets,” I explain. Groaning at the thought of moving…
Affirmative action incentivizes high schoolers to perform better, new research shows
Affirmative action is a contentious issue across the globe, hotly debated in countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Nigeria…
A healthy lifestyle for cardiovascular health also promotes good eye health
Investigators found that ideal cardiovascular health, which is indicative of a healthy lifestyle, was associated with lower odds for ocular…
A smart eye mask that tracks muscle movements to tell what ‘caught your eye’
Integrating first-of-its-kind washable hydrogel electrodes with a pulse sensor, researchers have developed smart eyewear to track eye movement and cardiac…
February lockdown in China caused a drop in some types of air pollution, but not others
Nitrogen dioxide, which comes from transportation, was half of what would be expected over China in February 2020. Other emissions…
Inconsistencies in data presentation could harm efforts against COVID-19
Since COVID-19 emerged late last year, there’s been an enormous amount of research produced on this novel coronavirus disease. But…
Generic public health messages work best at shifting dietary behaviors
A new health economics study warns that health information which offers specific advice tailored to individuals can inadvertently often backfire.
Contact tracing apps unlikely to contain COVID-19 spread: UK researchers
Contract tracing apps used to reduce the spread of COVID-19 are unlikely to be effective without proper uptake and support…