Richard Keller tells students in his medical history and global health classes not to look for happy endings. “This is pretty depressing material. But of course there are important moments when we see solutions beginning to emerge, when we see human solidarity coming together to solve a problem,” said Keller, ... Read More »
Shared lifestyles and surroundings may play as strong a role as genes in diseases that run in families, a new study indicates. The study included medical histories of more than 500,000 people and their families in the United Kingdom. The information included blood and adoptive relatives. The researchers focused on ... Read More »
Soil health is deteriorating around the globe. A combination of commercial agricultural practices, global warming and pollution are draining nutrients and encouraging the accumulation of contaminants. The solution, scientists say, is biodiversity. New research highlights the importance of soil structure for soil health. As a new paper in the journal ... Read More »
Although it is suspected to be largely for educational purposes, researchers in a recent study say the following of patient electronic health records as part of training poses ethical questions for the handling of those records. A majority of medical students reported they find it beneficial to follow patient medical ... Read More »
Just one hour of physical activity a day — something as simple as a brisk walk or a bicycle ride — may undo the increased risk of early death that comes with sitting eight hours or more on a daily basis, a new study suggests. “These results provide further evidence ... Read More »
A positive attitude about aging can help seniors cope with stress, a small study suggests. “We found that people in the study who had more positive attitudes toward aging were more resilient in response to stress — meaning that there wasn’t a significant increase in negative emotions,” study author Jennifer ... Read More »
WEDNESDAY, July 13, 2016 — Many Americans think their job takes a toll on everything from their health and stress levels to their eating and sleeping habits, a new poll found. “The takeaway here is that job number one for U.S. employers is to reduce stress in the workplace,” ... Read More »
Eugene Monroe retired from the NFL on Thursday but the outspoken advocate for player health and other issues doesn’t plan to go quietly. Monroe, 29, played seven seasons in the league, first with the Jacksonville Jaguarsand since October 2013 with the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens re-signed Monroe to a deal ... Read More »
U.S. justice officials on Thursday filed a pair of lawsuits to block two proposed mergers among four of the United States’ largest health insurers, over concern that the combinations might stifle competition and lead to higher premiums. U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced the lawsuits, which aim to block deals ... Read More »
Although it is suspected to be largely for educational purposes, researchers in a recent study say the following of patient electronic health records as part of training poses ethical questions for the handling of those records. A majority of medical students reported they find it beneficial to follow patient medical ... Read More »
Shared lifestyles and surroundings may play as strong a role as genes in diseases that run in families, a new study indicates. The study included medical histories of more than 500,000 people and their families in the United Kingdom. The information included blood and adoptive relatives. The researchers focused on ... Read More »
Soil health is deteriorating around the globe. A combination of commercial agricultural practices, global warming and pollution are draining nutrients and encouraging the accumulation of contaminants. The solution, scientists say, is biodiversity. New research highlights the importance of soil structure for soil health. As a new paper in the journal ... Read More »
