Scientific American: Health & MedicineScience news and technology updates from Scientific American The Missing Link in Fighting Antibiotic ResistanceWed, 04 Dec 2019 17:00:00 GMT Rapid diagnostics can flag outbreaks of “superbugs” before they spread Trump Administration Program Will Provide HIV Prevention Drug for FreeWed, 04 Dec 2019 16:45:00 GMT The “Ready, Set, PrEP” program will provide donated drugs that could protect up to 200,000 people a year for 11 years Superslippery Toilets Squash Water WastageMon, 18 Nov 2019 16:00:00 GMT A slick coating, inspired by the carnivorous pitcher plant, could halve the liquid needed for flushing HIV-Positive Babies Fare Better When Treatment Starts at BirthWed, 27 Nov 2019 19:00:00 GMT Although not practical in many areas, the approach reveals clues to how the immune system battles the infection Office Workers May Be Breathing Potentially Harmful Compounds in CosmeticsThu, 21 Nov 2019 11:45:00 GMT Some cosmetics and deodorants contain chemicals that, when released into the air, may pose a risk to human health Rain Forest Dwellers and Urbanites Have Consistently Different MicrobiomesWed, 04 Dec 2019 23:56:00 GMT A study done in South America found that with increasing population density, humans had more diversity of fungi on the skin but less microbial diversity in the gut.
Ick Factor Is High Hurdle for Recycled Drinking WaterMon, 25 Nov 2019 01:13:00 GMT Recycled wastewater can be cleaner than bottled water, but people still avoid drinking it because of their disgust over its past condition.
Health Concerns Mount as More Old Sewer Pipes Are Lined with PlasticMon, 25 Nov 2019 11:45:00 GMT Residents near renovation sites claim noxious emissions from pipe inserts are making them sick The War on Childhood Obesity Needs a War on BlameFri, 22 Nov 2019 17:00:00 GMT We need to communicate to kids that their health, not a number on the scale, is what’s important Targeting Gut Microbes May Help Stroke RecoveryTue, 19 Nov 2019 11:45:00 GMT Growing evidence from mouse studies suggests that a healthy microbiome might improve poststroke outcomes 3 Problems with High-Intensity Interval TrainingFri, 06 Dec 2019 15:00:00 GMT The allure of short, intense workouts is obvious. But is High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) really the only workout you need for good overall fitness? Blindness in KashmirTue, 19 Nov 2019 18:00:00 GMT A doctor mourns a wholly avoidable epidemic of visual and moral impairment Police Killings of Unarmed Black Americans May Affect Health of Black InfantsWed, 04 Dec 2019 21:00:00 GMT Maternal stress arising from perceived racial discrimination could cause premature births and lower birth weights British Columbia's Vaping Crackdown Could Offer a Roadmap for the Rest of the WorldMon, 09 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT The provincial government has an expansive plan that ranges from limiting nicotine to raising taxes on the products As CBD Skyrockets in Popularity, Scientists Scramble to Understand How It's MetabolizedMon, 18 Nov 2019 20:00:00 GMT Everything from bacon consumption to kidney function can skew cannabidiol dosing Breeding a Nonallergenic PeanutMon, 25 Nov 2019 17:00:00 GMT We can foresee a day when fear of exposure to peanuts and other allergens is no more Air Pollution: An Unclear and Present DangerThu, 21 Nov 2019 23:30:00 GMT Journalist and author Beth Gardiner talks about her new book Choked: Life and Breath in the Age of Air Pollution. And CRISPR pioneer Jennifer Doudna talks about gene editing.
How a Billionaire Couple Greased the Skids for Nancy Pelosi's Drug-Pricing BillWed, 27 Nov 2019 15:00:00 GMT Former Enron employee John Arnold and his wife Laura have financed much of the Democrats’ efforts to cut prescription drug costs Reassessment of Alzheimer's Drug Raises Hope--and ConcernsFri, 06 Dec 2019 20:15:00 GMT Will the benefits of aducanumab be enough to justify FDA approval, given its small benefit and high price? Could Lab Work Be Affecting My Fertility?Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMT I never considered that possibility before—but I am now Female Genital Mutilation Continues in the U.S. It Must Be StoppedThu, 12 Dec 2019 14:00:00 GMT It may be a traditional cultural practice, but it’s nothing more than violence against women and girls Top 5 Nutrients for Postpartum RecoveryThu, 05 Dec 2019 15:00:00 GMT Registered Dietitian Melissa Mitri discusses the importance of good nutrition after giving birth and the five most important nutrients for a new mom and her baby Ebola-Response Workers Killed in Attacks Force Withdrawal From Critical DRC RegionMon, 02 Dec 2019 16:30:00 GMT Four health care workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo were killed in two attacks last week, and six others were injured MDMA Could Be Tailored to Make It More Suitable for Treating Mental IllnessWed, 11 Dec 2019 20:45:00 GMT A mouse study demonstrates it is possible to separate the substance’s ability to enhance sociability from its addictive potential Are Pricey New Drugs Better Than Old Ones?Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:00:00 GMT Most of the time we don't know if they are better than the old ones |
