Evolution Pt.2: Is the Success of Humanity Based on Luck?
We break down how our ancestors' genetic history affects our current biological makeup – including our vulnerability to disease.
Disease Sub-categories:
Sickle Cell Disease: An Evolutionary Protection Turned Deadly
Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic disease in America. Experts explain the health and financial burdens of sickle cell disease.
Medical Notes: The Rise of Leprosy in America, Eliminating Child Labor, and a New Era of Robotic Prosthetics
The Rise of Leprosy in America, Eliminating Child Labor, and a New Era of Robotic Prosthetics
Evolution Pt.1: How Our Ancestry Is Revolutionizing Precision Medicine
Our expert this week explains that in order to move into this new era of medicine, we need to take a look back at our evolutionary path.
Medical Notes: How We Can Hear Silence, Using a Blood Disease To Fight Dementia, and the Rise of Snake Bites in America
Can we hear silence? Then, can a disease protect us from dementia? And finally, extreme heat isn’t the only threat this summer.
Mercury Hats, Arsenic Dresses, and Poisoned Shoes: Toxic Fashion
Author Alden Wicker exposes the fashion industry’s frequent use of harsh and toxic chemicals that are serious threats to our health.
Hidden Heart Disease: What Makes a Healthy, 33-Year-Old Have a Stroke?
An expert explains the signs and symptoms to watch out for, and what to do if you’re diagnosed with BAV.
Medical Notes: Music Is Good for Your Health, New Cancer Therapy, and Is America Ground Zero for the Next Pandemic?
Will America be ground zero for the next pandemic? Grief may be making you sick. A new experimental therapy is saving cancer patients. Music is good for the soul—and your health.
Honoring Nazi Doctors and Criminals: The Dark Side of Medical Eponyms
Experts from Harvard and Mayo Clinic explain how medical eponyms can go awry and place honor on criminals or even the wrong person.
Are You Protected From Tick-Borne Diseases?
Dr. Bobbi Pritt explains which repellants are worth your money, and the most effective way to remove a tick to avoid diseases.
Medical Notes: Death Rates From Recurring Cancer, Stem Cells Fix Bad Hearts & Exercising After a Concussion
Does cancer discriminate based on race? Can stem cells be used to repair diseased hearts? Light exercise may be beneficial for concussion recovery.
Medical Notes: Pain Management and the Evolution of Hair
Stop pain at the cellular level. New treatments for eye disease may be right around the corner. Curly hair has helped humanity survive.
