Doctor on research showing that sleep apnea diagnoses could double by the end of the 21st century
Doctor on research showing that sleep apnea diagnoses could double by the end of the 21st century MEASURES.…
Genetic bottlenecks limit the rise of pandemic cholera strains
A new study by the Genomics and Microbial Evolution Group at the Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH)…
Opinion | How to Wreck the Nation’s Health, by the Numbers
By Steven H. Woolf Graphics by Taylor Maggiacomo Dr. Woolf is a physician and a professor of family…
Comprehensive study maps genetic mutations in SLC13A5 linked to epilepsy
Citrate is essential for the metabolism and development of neurons. A membrane transport protein called SLC13A5 plays a…
Do omega-3 supplements boost athletic performance?
A new study shows that pairing fish oil supplements with weight training can enhance antioxidant defenses, improve lipid…
How to maximize retirement savings for longer lives
An increase in life expectancy is bringing new challenges — and opportunities — for retirement planning. “You have…
Discovery of a genetic dimmer switch controlling embryonic development
A team of scientists at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) has uncovered a previously unknown mechanism…
These two planes will be flying unusually low over L.A. Here’s why NASA says not to worry
Look up in the sky! No, really, look. Are those planes supposed to be that low? But don’t…
The 2026 health and health care budget
Introduction and context The U.S. clearly has health challenges. These have been well documented by the Commonwealth Fund1…
Addiction medication access lags for Black, Hispanic patients
Black and Hispanic people are “significantly less likely” to receive two medications used to treat opioid addiction, according…