Medical Notes: March 5, 2023
Science is learning a thing or two from nature. A stressful day may look different depending on your gender. Everything we know about love may be wrong.
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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: January 15, 2023
Are masks affecting how our brains function? Getting a tattoo may be good for your health. Can our genes predict the future? Plus…it's time to take your Sunday morning crossword seriously.
Medical Notes: December 25, 2022
Did you know taking certain drugs can reduce the effectiveness of other’s you’re on? Then, the pandemic had unsuspecting effects on children. Then, is our skin biopsy research outdated? And finally…anyone can learn to be creative. Though we tend to think creativity is a skill inherited by birth, new research shows that’s not the case.
Medical Notes: December 18, 2022
In the age of technology, we may finally have ‘smart eyes.' Then, a new way to track cancerous tumors. And finally…an expert reveals how you can stay healthy this holiday season.
Medical Notes: November 13, 2022
Researchers are betting on gel in the fight against cancer. Then, CBD may be entering a new market. Apple may be expanding into the health world. And finally, two tricks to help boost your memory.
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.
Can Dreams Deepen Our Understanding of Mental Illness?
Even with a growing awareness of mental health, researchers say our compassion for those with mental illness hasn’t improved. Dr. Melanie Rosen, an assistant professor of philosophy, thinks the lack of societal empathy could be fixed in our sleep.
Why We Need To Have Better Discussions Around Male Infertility
Because of the lack of discussion, many men wait too long to seek help for fertility issues. Dr. Scott Lundy, a urologist at the Cleveland Clinic, discusses different causes of male infertility and common treatment options men may not know about.
Esports: Virtual Gameplay With Real Life Consequences
Even though esport players compete online instead of on a field, the growing sport still requires the same team of trainers and medical staff as football or soccer.
Medical Notes: September 18, 2022
Gyms may soon be filled with older adults looking to workout their brain; Artificial intelligence could diagnose your next illness; Parental alcoholism may affect your children more than you know.
Parasocial Relationships: How Celebrities Influence Your Decisions
If you’ve ever felt connected to a movie star or celebrity, you’ve experienced a parasocial relationship. This one-sided connection gives the celebrity influence over your daily decision making and creates a feeling of friendship with someone you’ve never met.
