Health
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The Power of Physician Empathy
A new Rx for chronic pain? -
The Pitfalls of AI Health Coaches
Raising questions about the next generation of health wearables. -
Why Women Wake Up More During Surgery
New findings could influence anesthesia dosing for women. -
Why I See Static Everywhere
What we know about a mysterious condition called visual snow. -
The Bittersweet Science
Boxing is reputed to fight Parkinson’s Disease. I put on the gloves to find out. -
The Stench of Death Has a Sunny Side
Chemicals of decomposition are also starting points of life. -
Is Sushi a Health Hazard?
A warning from scientists putting raw fish under the microscope. -
Long COVID Leaves Clues in the Blood
We’re a step closer to diagnosing, tracking, and even treating the perplexing condition. -
Mice Dig Holes in the “Hygiene Hypothesis”
New evidence suggests exposure to microbes in early childhood might not protect against allergies. -
Why a Scientist Must Always Doubt
Francoise Barre-Sinoussi on her Nobel Prize-winning discovery of the viral origins of AIDS, the emotional toll of her work, and her relationship with doubt.
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A New Way to Predict Seizures Before They Happen
This artificial nose can sniff out epileptic attacks.
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How the 1918 Pandemic Revolutionized Virology
The 20th century’s deadliest pandemic launched medical thinking in a dramatically new direction.
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Global Warming Could Make Some Fish Less Nutritious
The nutrient composition of ocean life is changing.
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Immunity Is a Matter of Timing
Vaccines, infections, and diseases can all be influenced by our circadian rhythm. -
Is There Any Place for Race in Medicine?
Medicine uses race to try to provide more equitable care. But that prescription likely does more harm. -
Exercise Is Great for Our Brains, Too, Right?
One question for Luis Ciria, a neuroscientist at the University of Granada. -
Why Doctors Can’t Name Female Anatomy
A vulva by any other name … causes confusion and unnecessary suffering. -
If Technology Only Had a Heart
The failure to produce an artificial heart is a testament to the wizardry of nature.