In the United States, the number of deaths that didn’t have to happen has risen over time.
From 2009 to 2019, the average rate of avoidable deaths rose by 33 per 100,000 people across the country, researchers report March 24 in…
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Hebrew University researchers find gene behind petunia scents
Easy-to-grow, sturdy petunia plants produce flowers with a great variety of spectacular colors and a captivating scent. The Maya in Mexico and Inca in Peru believed that the scent of petunias had the power to ward off underworld monsters…
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A deep brain stimulation volunteer discusses life after depression
In this bonus episode of The Deep End, listen to an interview with Jon Nelson. He’ll share how he’s doing these days, now that his depression is gone. You’ll hear about the work still ahead of him, which may be lifelong. And…
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A Key Trigger of Immune Overactivity is IDed
The immune system is crucial to our health. It must sense pathogens and respond to these threats effectively. But the immune system also has to be carefully controlled. If it starts to attack healthy tissues,…
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Poor neighborhoods, health care barriers are factors for heart disease risk in Black mothers
Living in a disadvantaged neighborhood contributes to a rare form of heart failure known as peripartum cardiomyopathy, a potentially deadly disease that disproportionately affects Black mothers.
That’s the key finding of my recent study,…
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What Exactly Is Quantum Computing? And Why Is It Important For Healthcare?
Leveraging the principles of quantum physics, quantum computing can potentially unlock an entirely … More
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Amidst the once-in-a-generation buzz around artificial intelligence, a new subject area has…
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A Plan For Living Better, Longer
Peter Attia has developed the “centenarian decathlon” — which involves creating a training program … More
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91% Of Healthcare Is Government Subsidized. Is Your Coverage Safe?
The U.S. government subsidizes healthcare for 91% of American patients. And now, that funding is at … More
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Most Americans believe their healthcare is private, and they prefer it that way. Gallup polling consistently…
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7 Things About Alcohol That Many Students And Their Parents Don’t Know
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According to a 2024 report by Johns Hopkins University, studies indicate that about 70% of students reported drinking during Spring Break, with almost a quarter of students reported drinking on five…
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A Match Made Indigenous: Celebrating Incoming Native Resident-Physicians
Annually on the third Friday of March, after years of grueling exams and countless hours of studying, medical students in their final year of medical school find out what U.S. physician-residency programs they matched with. Amidst this…
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