Mixing Science and Politics Leads to Trouble, Former NIH Director Says
WASHINGTON — “When you mix politics and science, you just get politics.” Former NIH director Francis Collins, MD, PhD, made that comment Tuesday at an event here sponsored by The Atlantic as he reflected on the lessons he learned from his early experiences during the COVID pandemic. And although the country’s political polarization became more […]
A closer look at cannabis use and binge eating
New research from Drexel University’s Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Science (WELL Center), examined how often people experiencing binge eating are also using cannabis recreationally, and whether patients who use cannabis experience more severe eating disorder symptoms or symptoms of struggling with mental health. While there has been a great deal of research on […]
7 Early Signs Of Arthritis You Should Never Ignore
SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images Experts share the hallmark signs of arthritis. In the United States, arthritis is a leading cause of work disability, affecting over 53.2 million people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It can happen for a number of reasons to adults at any age ― and the […]
This Is One Of The Biggest Warning Signs You May Experience A Stroke
SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images Warning strokes can last for less than a minute but require immediate medical attention. Strokes are a leading cause of death in the U.S., with nearly 800,000 people experiencing one every year. On average, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the country. These numbers are jarring and scary, […]
‘Smart’ drugs can decrease productivity in people who don’t have ADHD, study finds
New research from the University of Cambridge and the University of Melbourne, published in Science Advances, shows neurotypical workers and students taking cognitive enhancers, or ‘smart’ drugs, may actually be inhibiting their performance and productivity. Drugs such as methylphenidate, sold under the brand name Ritalin among others, are commonly prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder […]
Opinion | It’s a Precarious Path From Dreamer to Doctor
My passion for serving others is what drew me to medicine. Beyond the fascination with science, I am driven by a fervent desire to improve the lives of marginalized communities. However, despite years of hard work, education, and personal sacrifice, it is still uncertain whether I will be able to use my education, abilities, and […]
Novel drug makes mice skinny even on sugary, fatty diet: Compound limits magnesium transport in cellular power plants called mitochondria.
Researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) have developed a small-molecule drug that prevents weight gain and adverse liver changes in mice fed a high-sugar, high-fat Western diet throughout life. “When we give this drug to the mice for a short time, they start losing weight. […]
This Is One Of The Biggest Warning Signs You May Experience A Stroke
SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images Warning strokes can last for less than a minute but require immediate medical attention. Strokes are a leading cause of death in the U.S., with nearly 800,000 people experiencing one every year. On average, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the country. These numbers are jarring and scary, […]
Opinion | ‘Science Is Not Done on Rumble’: What We Heard This Week
“Science is not done on Rumble.” — Katrine Wallace, PhD, of the University of Illinois in Chicago, commenting on the anti-vaccine documentary “Died Suddenly” that premiered on Twitter and Rumble earlier this month. “COVID or not, most physicians go to work even if they’re not feeling 100 percent.” — Joel Zivot, MD, of Emory University […]
ADHD: Your Brain On Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
HuffPost Science Correspondent Cara Santa Maria discusses the science behind ADHD, focusing on brain differences and treatment strategies for those affected.