Doctors have learned that childhood allergies and asthma may have their start in dry, dysfunctional skin in infancy, when allergens such as food particles enter the body through cracks in the skin. A noted pediatric allergist discusses this ”atopic march” and ways to combat it.
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As much as 16 percent of the population suffers from Trypophobia, which makes them uneasy at the sight of holes clustered together, as in a honeycomb. Two experts and a sufferer discuss this phobia, which can be remarkably debilitating.
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Dr. Joel Salinas has mirror touch synesthesia, a condition involving cross-wiring in the brain. The result is that visual stimuli prompt a response in his touch system. He literally feels it when people experience pain. Salinas discusses how this strange condition works and how he is able to use it in diagnosis.
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Nail biting is an extremely common habit, but some people bite their nails so badly and so often that they suffer damage to their hands. Experts discuss why so many of us are driven to bite our nails, what can be done to stop it, and the damage that can occur when we can’t stop.
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The US spends more on medical care than other nations while quality still lags behind. A health industry expert explains how increased use of primary care and increased engagement with providers could reverse both trends.
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Epilepsy can show itself in many ways, including as episodes of giggling and laughing. An expert discusses the case of a then-nine-year old boy with such seizures, the danger they posed, and the novel way he was treated.
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Plagues can wipe out entire populations and create fear and great mystery in how they spread. An author who has explored plagues and dangerous diseases explains.
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Nearly 40 percent of American homes have a dog, and while dogs may be “man’s best friend,” sometimes they bite, and sometimes with serious consequences. An expert who has studied dog bites discusses the reality of breed temperament, especially when children are around, how to prevent bites, and whether breeds with dangerous reputations deserve them.
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We often judge people by their smiles, however, dental care and medical care have always been separate in the US, creating a large population that doesn’t receive dental care.
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A neuroscientist explains the sense of touch and what can happen when it’s not working as it should
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One young woman who overcame a life on the streets describes how she beat the odds and what runaways need to have a chance to succeed.
Read MoreEpilepsy can show itself in many ways, including as episodes of giggling and laughing.
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There are still a lot of questions about electronic cigarettes, but evidence is accumulating that the effect on the oral cavity can be as significant as tobacco cigarettes
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Some retirement homes are offering local college students room and board in return for interaction with elderly residents.
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Many patients are shy about bringing up the effect cancer treatment has on sexual function, unaware there are ways to help.
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A critical care physician discusses how doctors are learning to resist their impulses to over-treat.
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Scientists are tapping the entire adult population of Iceland for a clinical test for treatments for multiple myeloma, a blood cancer.
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Experts discuss how much exercise is enough and how to make the most of light exercise.
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Sleep used to be natural, governed by darkness, light, and fatigue. Now it’s highly processed and scheduled.
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Plagues can wipe out entire populations and create fear and great mystery in how they spread. An author who has explored plagues and dangerous diseases explains.
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