Once viewed as a solution to the primary-care shortage, NPs are discovering they, too, can make more money in specialties. View original article Contributor: Michelle Andrews, McKenzie Beard
Early results from North Carolina and New York show that genome sequencing is catching conditions not found through traditional newborn screening. View original article Contributor: Mark Johnson
“Danger, Will Robinson!” Although the line above was uttered only once during the three-year run of the classic sci-fi show “Lost in Space,” it has become an iconic warning that … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
The loud cheers, the celebratory music and lights and all the other exciting stimulation that make up the fun at a baseball game can be just too much for families … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
When I was young a popular “diet food” was cottage cheese and half a canned cling peach. I don’t remember any talk about the heavy syrup the peach was living … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
Dr. Vivek Murthy said he would urge Congress to require a warning that social media use can harm teenagers’ mental health. View original article Contributor: Ellen Barry
A few “reasonable precautions” can help people keep their pets safe from the H5N1 virus, experts say. View original article Contributor: Emily Anthes
There is no guarantee that a person-to-person virus would be benign, scientists say, and vaccines and treatments at hand may not be sufficient. View original article Contributor: Apoorva Mandavilli
Methods such as hormonal implants and injections are reaching remote areas, providing more discretion and autonomy. View original article Contributor: Stephanie Nolen and Natalija Gormalova
It’s no secret that Americans are among the most stressed-out people in the world, prone to overwork and spending what little free time we have on performance-based hobbies. “Americans do not have a great relationship with relaxation,” says Iris Mauss, professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. Even though we are aware of … Read more