Well: Waiting for Alzheimer’s to Begin
Using a jarred brain as a teaching tool, my dad showed my 8-year-old self how brains with Alzheimer’s disease become smaller, and how wide grooves develop in the cerebral cortex. But only after his death More...
During Trial, New Details Emerge on DuPuy Hip
The first of more than 10,000 lawsuits against the DePuy Orthopaedics division of Johnson & Johnson began last week. View article: During Trial, New Details Emerge on DuPuy Hip More...
I.R.S. to Base Insurance Affordability on Single Coverage
In deciding whether an employer’s health plan is affordable, the Internal Revenue Service said it would look at the cost of coverage only for an individual, not for a family. More: More...
Orphan Drugs for Rare Diseases Gain Popularity With Pharmaceutical Companies
A drug for short bowel syndrome, intended for fewer than 5,000 people, is aimed at the orphan drug market, where companies can charge a premium to treat overlooked diseases. Read More: More...
Well: Myths of Weight Loss Are Plentiful, Researcher Says
A study tries to set the record straight on unproven assumptions that have been repeated so often that even scientists have tended to believe them. See more here: More...
SciTimes Update: Recent Developments in Health and Science News
A sampling of some of the day’s science headlines. Read the article: SciTimes Update: Recent Developments in Health and Science News More...
Phys Ed: Helmets for Ski and Snowboard Safety
Helmets reduce the risk of serious head injuries by as much as 60 percent. So why do a surprising number of safety experts and ski and snowboard enthusiasts remain unconvinced that helmets reduce overall More...
Well: Helmets for Ski and Snowboard Safety
Helmets reduce the risk of serious head injuries by as much as 60 percent. So why do a surprising number of safety experts and ski and snowboard enthusiasts remain unconvinced that helmets reduce overall More...
Super Bowl: At Media Day, Spotlight on Head Injuries Grows
Players at Super Bowl media day discussed how football is being affected by head injuries and the mounting evidence that long-term brain damage can be linked to injuries sustained on the field. View More...
IGF-1 Has Long Been Banned as a Performance Enhancer
IGF-1 has found favor among athletes for the same reasons that human growth hormone has: it is believed to make an athlete bigger, faster and stronger. See the original article here: More...
