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smithsonianmagA Brief History of America’s Appetite for Macaroni and Cheese
Popularized by Thomas Jefferson, this versatile dish fulfills our nation’s quest for the ‘cheapest protein possible’
frontiersinLeg exercise is critical to brain and nervous system health
Groundbreaking research shows that neurological health depends as much on signals sent by the body’s large, leg muscles to the brain as it does on directives from the brain to the muscles. Published in Frontiers in Neuroscience, the study fundamentally alters brain and nervous system medicine — giving doctors new clues as to why patients with motor neuron disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy and other neurological diseases often rapidly decline when their movement becomes limited.
newscientistArtificial sweeteners linked to glucose intolerance
Aspartame, saccharin and sucralose made mice glucose intolerant – a risk for diabetes – probably by altering their gut flora. Is it happening in humans too?
NYTimesMaybe Your Sleep Problem Isn’t a Problem
The conventional wisdom is that morning people are high achievers, go-getters, while late risers are lazy. But what if going to bed in the wee hours is actually an advantage?
FIVETHIRTYEIGHTThe Case Against Early Cancer Detection
South Korea has a thyroid cancer problem. Incidence of the disease there has climbed 15-fold over the past 20 years — faster than any other cancer worldwide.
telegraphOne in three heart surgeons refuse difficult operations to avoid poor mortality ratings, survey shows
For his new book The Naked Surgeon, Dr Nashef anonymously polled heart surgeons asking them if they had ever boosted their ratings by refusing to operate on patients who they feared might die in theatre.
ARSTECHNICAImmune suppressor makes one flu vaccine work for many viruses
A broad-spectrum flu vaccine may rely on a regular flu vaccine and a drug.
GIZMODOWhy You Might Want to Rethink Going Gluten-Free
Going gluten-free is all the rage these days. It's the diet of choice for Hollywood starlets and health nuts alike; supermarket aisles are packed full of products touting their lack of the stretchy protein. But for a lot of people, the gluten-free lifestyle may do more harm than good.
DIGG'Dry Eye' Has Ruined People's Lives And Stumped The Medical Community
Some people suffer eye pain so excruciating that they feel suicidal, yet ophthalmologists can see nothing wrong.
NYTimesThe Thing Inside Your Cells That Might Determine How Long You Live
You may have forgotten about the nucleolus since you took biology class, but scientists think this structure inside every cell in your body may play an important role in aging.
PUBLICDOMAINREVIEWThe Many Lives of the Medieval Wound Man
Sliced, stabbed, punctured, bleeding, harassed on all sides by various weaponry, the curious image of Wound Man is a rare yet intriguing presence in the world of medieval and early modern medical manuscripts.
TELEGRAPHCooking with vegetable oils releases toxic cancer-causing chemicals, say experts
Scientists warn against the dangers of frying food in sunflower oil and corn oil over claims they release toxic chemicals linked to cancer.
QZWe now have the first clear evidence cell phone radiation can cause cancer in rats
This week, following three days of live-broadcast peer review sessions, experts concluded that a pair of federal studies show “clear evidence” that cell phone radiation caused heart cancer in male rats.
SCIENTIFICAMERICANOnly Half of Drugs Removed by Sewage Treatment
Only about half of the prescription drugs and other newly emerging contaminants in sewage are removed by treatment plants says a new report.
The GuardianThe inconvenient truth about cancer and mobile phones
We dismiss claims about mobiles being bad for our health – but is that because studies showing a link to cancer have been cast into doubt by the industry?
INDEPENDENTScientists warn of sperm count crisis
The reproductive health of the average male is in sharp decline, the world's largest study of the quality and concentration of sperm has found.
natureThere’s no limit to longevity, says study that revives human lifespan debate
Death rates in later life flatten out and suggest there may be no fixed limit on human longevity, countering some previous work.
The GuardianCan’t sleep? Tell yourself it’s not a big deal
There’s growing evidence that thinking of yourself as an insomniac is a major part of the problem
theguardianBabies born to older fathers 'tend to have more medical issues'
Men who start families later in life should be aware of the potential health risks to their children, study says
NYTimesHow to Stop Eating Sugar
If you’re like most Americans, you eat more sugar than is good for you. But it’s entirely possible to eat less sugar without sacrificing much — if any — of the pleasures of eating. Surprising as it may sound, many people who have cut back on sugar say they find their new eating habits more pleasurable than their old ones. This guide will walk you through why sugar matters, how you can make smart food choices to reduce sugar consumption, and how you can keep your life sweet, even without so many sweets.
The GuardianCould it be your gut keeping you awake at night?
An increasing number of scientists are waking up to the idea of a link between the digestive system and problems with sleep.
AEONBlaming individuals for obesity may be altogether wrong
As the American people got fatter, so did marmosets, vervet monkeys and mice. The problem may be bigger than any of us.
newsweekReverse brain damage in toddler
Eden Carlson returned to normal after being treated with oxygen therapy in the months after the accident.
grubstreetThe Last Conversation You’ll Ever Need to Have About Eating Right
Mark Bittman and doctor David L. Katz patiently answer pretty much every question we could think of about healthy food.
threadreaderappI almost lost my hearing from the lid on the tank of a toilet
I was fixing the mechanism inside the tank of the toilet. The only thing left to do was to put the ceramic lid back on the tank. Unfortunately it slipped out of my hands and banged on the ceramic of the toilet rim. Again, you wouldn't think that would be so loud, would you?
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