The Most Feared Person at the NIH Is a Vaccine Researcher Plucked From Obscurity
When Donald Trump nominated Jay Bhattacharya to be the director of the National Institutes of Health, a shake-up seemed inevitable. Typically, the agency—a $48 billion grant-making institution and the world’s…
This Unknown Deadly Health Syndrome Affects Nearly 90% of US Adults
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First Recorded Fatality from Tick-Driven ‘Red Meat Allergy’ Reported in New Jersey
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Inulin-Rich Vegetables Help Protect Your Liver from Fructose Damage
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A Pill for Sexual Desire Reaches a New Group of Women
On Dec. 15, Sprout Pharmaceuticals received approval to use its pill, Addyi (flibanserin), to treat low sexual desire in women who are past menopause. Addyi works by addressing neurotransmitters like…
High Protein Greek Yogurt Bagels (Perfect For Breakfast!)
My kids are old enough that they can make their own breakfast now, but we still enjoy eating together as a family. Learning how to cook is a great skill…
Circadian System Disruptions in Sleep Apnea Increase the Risk of Nighttime Cardiac Events
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder where your airway collapses during sleep, and is characterized by loud snoring, choking episodes, poor-quality rest, and daytime exhaustion. Left untreated, it raises…
The Problem With Comparing Big Food to Big Tobacco
Without fail, any corporation accused of conspiring against public health will be compared to Big Tobacco. When oil companies downplayed the threat of climate change, they were allegedly following in…
Gum Disease and Cavities Strongly Linked to Higher Stroke Risk
Oral inflammation plays a powerful role in damaging the blood vessels that feed your brain, raising your risk for stroke and other vascular diseases. Your gums are living tissue, rich…
The six midlife symptoms that could put you at high risk of dementia
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