New ALS therapy shows researchers “this illness can be stopped” — Harvard Gazette
Merit Cudkowicz has been working on ALS for three decades. She knew who she wanted to tell as…
Testing for ‘Bad Cholesterol’ Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
For decades, assessing cholesterol risk has been built around a simple idea: Lower “bad” cholesterol, lower your chance…
Diabetes Detection Needs Better Tools. They’re on the Way
For decades, a diabetes diagnosis has relied largely on measuring blood sugar and seeing whether it crosses a…
I’m burnt out and leaving academia. How do I finish my PhD?
The problem Dear Nature, I’m a particle physicist in the third year of my PhD programme in Central…
Should you ask ChatGPT for medical advice?— Harvard Gazette
Physicians noticed something unusual in the late 2000s: Patients were coming to appointments armed with sometimes-dubious medical information…
Health Ministry panel seeks to halt use of medical cannabis in smokable form
As Israel has earned the distinction of having one of the highest rates of medical cannabis consumption per…
These 12 jobs are the most stressful in America, according to data
Unhappy salesperson looking exhausted behind the counter – 12 jobs that require the most stress tolerance One thing…
Reid Hoffman Thinks Doctors Should Ask AI for a Second Opinion
Following a three-decade career at the helm of some of Silicon Valley’s most powerful companies—cofounding LinkedIn and sitting…
Johnson & Johnson is the latest company to list drugs on TrumpRx
Trump makes announcement on drug pricing deal President Donald Trump made a major healthcare announcement from the Oval…
Study reveals high use of complementary health approaches in seniors
Researchers say the finding highlights the need for more evidence and better conversations about risks and benefits of…
Guide to a healthy gut — Harvard Gazette
About 40 percent of Americans say their bowel movements, or lack thereof, are disruptive to their daily lives,…
What are peptides? The treatments promising weight loss and better skin, explained
Peptides seem to be everywhere — and there are more on the way. Adherents promise these tiny chains…