Too Little Or Too Much Sleep May Increase Men’s Risk Of Diabetes
In a world of cities that never sleep, constant digital stimulation, and laptop screens that never stop glowing, people are sleeping far less than they used to. Polls have shown that the number of...
How bad reporting on statins may have led thousands to quit their meds
In the fall of 2013, the British Medical Journal published two controversial articles about statins. The articles relied heavily on lower-quality observational data, but they were reported in the UK...
First Baby With Zika-Related Birth Defect Born In Florida
A Haitian woman in Florida has delivered the first baby in the state born with the birth defect microcephaly caused by the Zika virus, Florida’s health department said on Tuesday. The mother...
How Frequently Should You Change Your Bed Sheets?
Crawling into bed after a long day is a moment of sweet relief, especially if your sheets are clean and crisp. After a few weeks of sleeping in them, however, you’ll probably start to notice that...
Why the brain will never get used to texting and driving
The ability to multitask is valued in our society as we juggle deadlines, projects, and multiple demands. The pressure to increase our productivity tempts us to use our smartphones, even when...
UN: Coffee no longer deemed possible carcinogen
The World Health Organization’s research arm has downgraded its classification of coffee as a possible carcinogen, declaring there isn’t enough proof to show a link to cancer. But the International...
Researchers pinpoint best meds to treat migraine in the ED
New guidelines for doctors will help them treat migraine headaches that are severe enough to bring patients to the emergency department. According to the guidelines, emergency physicians should...
Study: Racially biased cancer doctors spend less time with black patients
Racial bias on the part of a doctor can lead to poor communication and medical treatment for black cancer patients, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers who analyzed video-recorded discussions between...
