Scientific American: Health & MedicineScience news and technology updates from Scientific American When Lyme Disease Strikes an Unborn ChildFri, 25 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT A mom can pass the pathogen to her fetus—but the World Health Organization has removed “congenital Lyme disease” from its definitive diagnostic reference The Trump Administration Is Jeopardizing Public HealthMon, 28 Jan 2019 15:00:00 GMT The EPA has been transformed from an environmental guardian into an agency that eschews science and uses cost-benefit analyses to reject regulations that would protect the public
Ob-Gyns Do Too Much Fetal MonitoringThu, 07 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT It’s important in high-risk pregnancies, but most pregnancies aren’t risky Tiny Organs in OrbitMon, 04 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT Cultured human lung, heart and kidney cells flying onboard the International Space Station could reveal much about aging and disease Why Rocking to Sleep Is a Matchless Sedative—and ElixirThu, 24 Jan 2019 16:00:00 GMT Back-and-forth motions may tweak the sensory organs that control our balance and spatial orientation Human Diet Drugs Kill Mosquitoes' Appetite TooSat, 16 Feb 2019 20:30:00 GMT When researchers fed mosquitoes a drug used to treat people for obesity, the insects were less interested in hunting for their next human meal ticket. Karen Hopkin reports. We're Not Using One of Our Best Weapons against Drug-Resistant MicrobesFri, 08 Feb 2019 17:00:00 GMT New antibiotics will help, but vaccines are a more immediate, complementary solution Stopping the World's Biggest Infectious KillerMon, 11 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT Science holds the key for ending tuberculosis, but greater effort and sustained innovation are crucial Vaccinating Mice May Finally Slow Lyme DiseaseTue, 29 Jan 2019 11:45:00 GMT Killing ticks and inoculating people has failed, so researchers try immunizing mice via vaccine-laced food When Cancer Threatens a Woman's FertilityTue, 12 Feb 2019 17:00:00 GMT Solutions exist, but they’re costly—and 45 states don’t require that insurance cover them The Topography of DiseaseTue, 29 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT A 19th-century doctor famously mapped cholera’s toll to try and understand its origin and spread—but that's only part of the story Does Eating Organic Reduce Cancer Risk?Sat, 16 Feb 2019 15:00:00 GMT A recent study claims to confirm that eating organic can reduce your risk of getting cancer. But a closer look at the details reveals a different story We Need to Stop Drug-Resistant Malaria at Its Source, Right NowThu, 31 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT Immediate, targeted interventions in Southeast Asia could prevent a pandemic Are We Innately Immune to Cancer?Thu, 24 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT At some level, yes, and new therapies could boost the body’s natural anti-cancer responses The Dangers of Flying While AllergicWed, 13 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT Nuts and other foods served on planes can be devastating for those with sensitivities—but the risks can be avoided Does Intermittent Fasting Work?Sat, 02 Feb 2019 15:00:00 GMT Intermittent fasting is one of the hottest new diet trends. Proponents say it can help you lose weight, improve blood sugar metabolism, and slow aging Appalachia's Fight to Lessen the Impact of Substance MisuseMon, 04 Feb 2019 17:00:00 GMT A needle-exchange program in Virginia is a good first step—but isn’t enough by itself A Better Pill—Internal Delivery Devices May Help Patients Take Their MedicineFri, 08 Feb 2019 13:15:00 GMT A tortoise and a puffer fish inspire technology to overcome the multibillion-dollar nonadherence problem Better Biomarkers Could Help Us Treat Alzheimer'sFri, 01 Feb 2019 14:00:00 GMT We need better molecular biomarkers to create targeted drugs We Need to Talk about Intestinal WormsTue, 29 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT More than a half billion children were treated for these debilitating parasites in 2017—but even more are still suffering 4 Ways to Improve Your Posture and Lose That SlouchWed, 23 Jan 2019 15:30:00 GMT A nicely aligned body is a nicely stacked body Unfair Diagnosis: Socioeconomic Gap Drives Cancer OutcomesWed, 23 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT Too often, ethnicity and income level determine whether a patient survives cancer When Physicians Need to Ask for HelpMon, 28 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT I learned during my last year of medical training—the most difficult year of my life—that “going it alone” did not make me stronger We've Lost Touch with Our BodiesTue, 05 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT But we can get it back through a process known as “interoception” How to Get Fit Using Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)Wed, 06 Feb 2019 14:30:00 GMT Although EMS devices will not allow you to sit on the couch eating bonbons while you build biceps like an Avenger, it can help with recovery, relaxation and even burning some fat |
