Polio eradication has largely been a global vaccination success story. The disease, which can lead to paralysis or death, mostly in children, now circulates only in Afghanistan and Pakistan. On the front lines in the effort to stamp it out is Dr. Shahzad Baig, national coordinator of Pakistan’s polio-eradication program. In 2019, polio disabled or … Read more
Proteins, each with their own unique three-dimensional architecture, are the body’s molecular tools, adapted to perform the specific tasks necessary for maintaining life. For decades, researchers have modified proteins to augment or alter their function. Insulin lispro, for example, is a modified form of naturally occurring insulin that removes sugar from the blood more rapidly … Read more
Many physicians say they receive little training about menopause, which all women experience around mid-life. View original article Contributor: Dan Diamond
A California-based supplier of organic foods said it is recalling walnuts sold in 19 states after it was notified of 12 recorded cases of E. coli. View original article Contributor: Aaron Gregg
A new communal living room is now open in Miami to help adults get through a mild mental health crisis and offer a comfortable place to unwind from daily stress, … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
Visiting a farm is an enjoyable and educational experience for the whole family, but it carries a risk of infection from animals or the environment. Farm animals may carry bugs that can be passed from animals to humans and cause illness, with symptoms including diarrhoea, vomiting, fever, nausea and body aches. In vulnerable groups, such … Read more
But the scope of the outbreak among cattle remains uncertain, and little human testing has been done. View original article Contributor: Noah Weiland and Linda Qiu
The phrase “different strokes for different folks” really rings true when it comes to people’s taste preferences and eating patterns. With 40 years in the nutrition business, I’ve come close … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
I often see patients with rosacea, a chronic skin condition that causes redness, swelling and sometimes bumps on the face. While there are many factors that may contribute to it, … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
In 1956, my uncle John F. Kennedy, then a U.S. senator, wrote a book that is probably more famous for its great title than its contents. It was called Profiles in Courage. And it was about eight U.S. senators who JFK felt had made particularly courageous contributions to American history. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] For a while … Read more