'We had to figure out who we were as a family without devices'
The Kirkwoods’ tale is the tale of many. For Simone Kirkwood and her family, technology provided more than entertainment and connection to the world outside. […]
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Why Textbooks May Need to Update What They Say About Birth Canals
Look up the term “pelvic canal” in the typical anatomy or obstetric textbook, and you likely will find a description such as this: “Well-built healthy […]
Read moreIn Congo’s Ebola Outbreak, Experimental Treatments Are Proving Effective
NEW ORLEANS — Experimental new treatments for Ebola appear to be working effectively in the most recent outbreak in Central Africa, an expert reported at […]
Read moreThe spine loves movement
Healthy back rarely reminds himself. Pain is the first signal that something is wrong. Pay attention to the spine every day, instead of waiting until […]
Read moreIt’s Not Just Pre-Existing Conditions. Voters Weigh Many Health Issues on State Ballots
Health care has been a dominant issue on the campaign trail this fall, with voters particularly worried about continuing insurance protections for people with pre-existing […]
Read moreDo You Get Health Coverage Through Obamacare?
Open enrollment for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act begins Nov. 1. We are interested in what types of plans people are choosing and […]
Read moreOnly four hospitals get extra beds to help ease trolley crisis
The 78 new hospital beds promised to ease the trolley crisis this winter will be shared by only four hospitals, the Irish Independent has learned. […]
Read moreHow to eat healthfully: Double your portion size
If somebody gives us a huge bowl of candy, we are likely to eat more of it than if someone gives us a smaller bowl […]
Read moreWhy do so few doctors warn that anaesthetic can send you psychotic?
Why do so few doctors warn patients that anaesthetic can send you psychotic? It’s worringly common in older patients – as former BBC journalist Richard […]
Read moreFDA Approves New Opioid Dsuvia Despite Opposition
On Friday, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new opioid despite strong opposition to the new drug. The military asked that […]
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