The pros and cons of eConsults
Electronic consultations, or eConsults, which allow a primary care physician to connect quickly and securely with a specialist when a question arises that the … Continue reading “The pros and cons of eConsults”
Electronic consultations, or eConsults, which allow a primary care physician to connect quickly and securely with a specialist when a question arises that the … Continue reading “The pros and cons of eConsults”
Nutritionists disagree about the effect of eggs on heart health. Now a new study has found that the more eggs a person eats, the … Continue reading “Eggs and heart health explored”
The Trump administration has changed the way it penalizes nursing homes that violate health and safety rules—which has resulted in lower fines. According to … Continue reading “Nursing home fines lowered under Trump administration”
Organic snacks can be healthier than non-organic junk food—but they still may be junk. That’s the consensus of nutrition experts quoted in a March … Continue reading “Just because a snack food is organic doesn’t mean it’s healthy”
Simulating a pandemic—in schools, housing complexes, or workplaces—could help people be better prepared if a real pandemic strikes. So says Pardis Sabeti, an expert … Continue reading “Preparing for pandemics with simulations”
Children who received multiple doses of the wormicide ivermectin, which is known to kill mosquitoes, had significantly lower rates of malaria infection compared with … Continue reading “Repurposing an existing drug may help control malaria ”
Choosing healthy fats, vegetable proteins, and whole grains are all diet strategies that could help boost fertility, according to nutrition experts at Harvard T.H. … Continue reading “Healthy eating can boost fertility”
Advances in imaging technology and recent discoveries have helped transform scientists’ understanding of the inner workings of cells. A March 11, 2019 article in … Continue reading “How new technology and discoveries are changing cell biology”
A new dating app allows users to get a peek inside potential partners’ refrigerators—the idea being that refrigerator contents can offer clues about people’s … Continue reading “Your refrigerator, your self”
A newly announced U.S. commitment to end the spread of HIV in the U.S. by the year 2030 is achievable, thanks to prevention and … Continue reading “How can HIV transmission be halted in the U.S.? Here are some ways.”