Jenny McCarthy is at it again, but she's not talking about vaccines anymore. She's moved on to promoting therapies to "cure" autism that are expensive, time consuming, not backed by science and (shocker!) don't work. This woman is a medical menace.
Escalating Drug Prices: Not All is What it Seems
There is nothing like a 5,000 percent hike in the price of an old, generic drug to make people furious. There's never a legitimate reason for this. But while people are (rightly) screaming at drug companies when that happens, there's a lot more going on behind the scenes than meets the eye.
H1N1? H2N5? What Do Flu Names Mean?
We know how the flu is spread. We know the importance of getting a flu shot. But what we may not know is the difference between the strains, and how they are named. While a bit "inside biology" for some, here's what these names mean and how they came about -- a look into the virology behind the influenza virus.
Hybrid Antibiotic with Molecular 'Rope' Kills Resistant Bacteria
Due to increasing antibiotic resistance, microbiologists are on the lookout for unconventional ways to kill bacteria. Atypical methods range from phage therapy, in which bacteria-killing viruses are unleashed upon the microbes, to the use of "bed-of-nails" surfaces that physically rip bacteria apart.
Autophagy Wins Nobel Prize For Medicine; But What is It?
Japanese scientist Yoshinori Ohsumi was honored for discovering autophagy, which is a type of programmed cell death. Some cells in multicellular organisms, like animals and plants, choose to self-destruct for the greater benefit of the organism. This can occur for a variety of reasons.
Genetically Modified Drug to Improve Safety of New Anti-Clotting Meds
A new, genetically engineered drug that counteracts non-coumadin, anti-clotting agents has passed some safety and efficacy tests. If future research confirms the results of a recent study, it may well remove one of the major drawbacks to the use of these newer anti-clotting agents.
Stay Away From Homeopathic Teething Remedies, FDA Warns A teething baby tests the sanity of even the calmest parent, causing some to look anywhere for help. However, the FDA cautions that homeopathic teething tablets and gels may be harmful to babies and warns against using them.
An uptick in catastrophes involving fingers and hands occurs every year as our digits navigate the treacherous time between Halloween and Christmas. Who knew pumpkin carving and opening gifts could be such a minefield? Here's what you need to know.
Reliability of Nutrition Research Questioned
Much current nutrition research aims to clarify possible links between eating and getting various diseases. Is diet really responsible for cancer? For multiple sclerosis? Hard to tell, because it's really hard to know what people really eat.
For One-Way Ticket to Mars, 100 Still Dying to Go
According to SpaceX, more than 200,000 people from around the world want to be the first to travel to Mars. But the rocket maker cautions that the trip will take roughly six months, and the company has no plans to bring its astronauts back to Earth ... ever. That danger aside, there are reportedly 100 finalists vying for a shot at blasting off for the Red Planet a decade from now. Read more
Proof of Paternity Enters Presidential Race
As we enter the final stretch of this uber-vitriolic presidential campaign, it's not a surprise that scandalous accusations are still being thrown in all directions by both sides. Recently, it was the possibility that a Bill Clinton "love child" exists. Which raises this: How do you answer questions about paternity?
Since pharmacies are now regularly distributing vaccines, their urgency to get people in for shots is not entirely in the interest of public health. Rather, these outlets are often betting on the customer picking up something else while in the store. But is this commerce complication making it too early to get the vaccine?
Exercise Benefits Older Folks, Too
Physical activity is known to provide health benefits for young and old alike. Now, new data support emphasizing a prescription of exercise for older folks recovering from conditions that limit their mobility, to improve their quality of life and to help stave off depression and social isolation.
Glyphosate: A Slow But Steady Vindication
There's a long history of ridiculous fearmongering -- centering on BPA, MSG, Alar, DDT to name a few -- by environmental activists masquerading as health experts. Today, the whipping boy that takes the brunt of the unfounded chemophobic assault on science is the herbicide glyphosate.
Chess Success: From Intelligence or Relentless Practice?Chess, the eminently cerebral game, is even thought provoking in ways unrelated to the movement of pieces on the board. Can you become a talented or great player simply by practicing relentlessly? Or must one already possess superior, innate intelligence in order to succeed?
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