Drunkorexia
Studies show that a large proportion of college students are at least occasionally “drunkorexic,” avoiding food when they know they’ll be drinking later in order to get a better buzz or to keep from gaining weight.
Medical Notes: Week of January 14, 2018
Increased risk of heart disease death for people with restless leg syndrome, an experimental test for whether an upper respiratory infection is caused by a virus or bacteria, and genes that cause bad breath.
Heart Attacks in Young Women (2018)
Surveys show young women are often unaware of their risk for a heart attack and are much less likely to go to the emergency room when one occurs.
Medical Notes: Week of December 31, 2017
Birth control pills and cancer risk, the link between disabilities and imprisonment, and late night snacking leading to wrinkles.
Medical Notes: Week of December 24, 2017
A look at the top medical headlines for the week of December 24, 2017.
Pancreatic Cancer
An advocate and a genetic counselor discuss the state of pancreatic cancer screening and the few alternatives available.
A Possible Treatment for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Researchers explain experiments on animals with a new treatment that could eliminate fetal alcohol syndrome, perhaps even after birth.
Rural Hospital Closures
Experts discuss the need for rural healthcare and the close link between hospitals and community economics.
Medical Notes: Week of June 4, 2017
Pot smoking among pregnant teens, lead poisoning from target practice, painkiller abuse, and employees who work from home work longer hours.
Medical Notes: Week of May 21, 2017
A look at important medical, health and science headlines for the week of May 21.
Medical Notes: Week of May 14, 2017
A look at important medical, health and science headlines for the week of May 14, 2017.
Medical Notes: Week of April 30, 2017
Firefighter heart attack deaths, a link between sleep and dementia, and avoiding eating junk food by...waiting.
