The Woman Behind the Polio Vaccine
In honor of Women’s History Month, Author Lynn Cullen explains Horstmann’s crucial role in the fight against polio.
Genetic Genealogy: Identifying Both the Guilty and Innocent
Experts explain how this technology is helping police track down the guilty – and why your genetic privacy is still safe.
Medical Notes: February 5, 2023
Scientists have discovered a new use for vaccines. Is it possible for doctors to care too much? And some good news for people with a sesame allergy.
Saving Our Heroes: Helping First Responders Heal Their PTSD
Dr. Marilyn Wooley helps first responders work through their trauma – proving that a PTSD diagnosis is not the end of their careers.
Drunkorexia: A Popular Practice That Leads to Malnourishment
Experts reveal why engaging in this practice can lead to weight gain and other health risks.
Aging With Your Home: Renovations To Make Your Space More Accessible
As we age, certain aspects of our home, like stairs and loose rugs, can become major obstacles. And while renovations can seem intimidating and expensive, there are many simple changes that can make a huge difference.
Why Getting Stuck in a Crowd Is More Dangerous Than You Think
Dr. William H Warren explains what happens during a crowd surge and how to stay safe in the middle of large gatherings.
How To Overcome Your Mental Blocks To Reach Success
Dr. Haley Perlus, an expert in performance psychology, explains why it’s so important for everyone to work on their mental fortitude.
Medical Notes: October 30, 2022
New research warns of the educational effects of increasing school security. Then, a new blood test could predict worsening effects of Covid-19. Then, your child’s behavioral problems may be caused by medicine taken during pregnancy. And finally, a better way to break up kidney stones.
An Illness Affecting Millions of Unsuspecting People – Possibly You
Peripheral Artery Disease may not be a household name like stroke or heart attack, but it’s just as common. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness means that many patients with PAD catch it too late and end up needing an amputation.
Our Memories Are Lying to Us: The Mandela Effect
The Mandela Effect is a phenomenon where large groups of people falsely remember the same information. But how is this possible?
A Drop in Vaccination Rates Puts Us All at Risk
The World Health Organization reports that the pandemic fueled the largest drop in childhood vaccination rates in the last thirty years.
