The enzyme that ‘loads up’ fat-carrying particles in the liver before they are transported around the body has been identified…
Stress and dream sleep are linked to pathways of brain cell death and survival
The first and most distinct consequence of daily mild stress is an increase in rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep, a new study…
Future changes in human well-being to depend more on social factors than economic factors
The changes in the perception of personal well-being that could take place in the next three decades, on a global…
Bioethicists call for more robust system of ethical governance in human gene-editing
Bioethicists are calling for a more robust system of ethical governance in human gene-editing in the wake of the Chinese…
A ‘compelling call’ for pediatricians to discuss firearm safety
The Children’s commentators point to the ‘extremely dangerous’ combination of ‘the small curious hands of a young child’ and ‘the…
Opioid injecting linked to substantial rise in bacterial heart infections
A study of people who inject drugs found a significant increase in the risk of infective endocarditis, a serious infection…
Seven core principles can help substance use treatment systems focus on high-level goals
Building on reviews of existing studies, researchers have identified the principles that may help improve substance use treatment systems.
The Unsung Role of the Pharmacist in Patient Health
Are people relying too much on the traditional doctor/patient interaction?
The Unsung Role of the Pharmacist in Patient Health
Are people relying too much on the traditional doctor/patient interaction?
For Real Weight Control, Try Portion Control
If you’re serious about losing or maintaining weight, learn the size of a healthful portion and treat restaurant servings as…