Novel technique enables rapid sequencing of rare hantaviruses
Infections by hantaviruses are rare but dangerous, killing 30-40% of infected people. When cases occur, public health officials…
What older adults eat may shape dementia risk
A nationally representative US study links higher intake of ultraprocessed foods to greater risk of dementia and cognitive…
Nature’s Own Glucosamine Sulfate with Chondroitin and Magnesium Glycinate recalled over glass risk
Two popular supplement products sold across Australia have been recalled over concerns glass fragments may be present inside…
Telehealth “drive thru” care is transforming weight loss, hair loss treatment, and more in the US
A generation or two ago, when Americans had an important but nonemergency medical need, many of them would…
Industrial processing of food poses health risks beyond poor nutrition
Concerns about the health effects of ultra-processed foods are growing, as studies increasingly link them to conditions such…
Allen Institute launches global research initiative to accelerate new treatments for brain disorders
The Allen Institute, together with partner organizations, today launched the Brain Health accelerator: an ambitious global research initiative seeking to identify the specific brain cells and circuits affected in neurodegenerative disease and other brain disorders and use that…
A Changing World: Global Health Meets Modern Travel
Person in an airport holding a drink and a suitcase with a plane in the background. Canva As…
Detours and Missteps on the Road to Medical Advances
In my last Brownstone article: The Rise of the Meme Disease, I cast the healthcare profession that I…
Health workers face hidden exposure to cancer-linked hazards
A first-of-its-kind European survey reveals that thousands of health and social care workers face regular exposure to cancer…
Long COVID affects twice as many Americans as official counts show, new AI study finds
A new artificial intelligence study published last week in JAMA Network Open has found that roughly one in six Americans…
Violence exposure linked to increased tobacco use among teens
One way to lower smoking rates among teens may be to address their exposure to violence, as an…
Less Is More in Medicine
In modern medicine, the zeitgeist today seems to be captured in one word: “more.” We need more MRI…