Should Young Doctors Be Allowed to Work 24-Hour Shifts?
The debate heightens over how long to let first-year medical residents work after announcement the current cap of 16 hours will be lifted.
Articles Written By: Elizabeth Pratt
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Low-Gluten Diet May Be Linked to Diabetes Risk
Researchers in long-term study say avoiding gluten may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, but other experts say a lack of fiber may be the real culprit.
Why There Hasn’t Been a New Alzheimer’s Drug for 10 Years
The recent failure of two high-profile drug trials has researchers digging deeper for answers on more effective ways to treat Alzheimer's disease.
The Jury is Still Out on Benefits of Moderate Drinking
There is a wide array of opinions on whether moderate drinking can help or harm one’s health. It seems to depend on the individual.
A New Possibility: Women with Heart Defects Having Babies
The American Heart Association releases guidelines to help women with heart defects decide if they should become pregnant.
OK, So What Else Don’t We Know About the Human Body?
A “new” human organ was announced last month, but scientists still aren’t sure why we have fingerprints or different blood types.
Are We Headed Toward a World Without Antibiotics?
The rapid spread of “nightmare bacteria” has some experts worried that antibiotics may one day become ineffective.
Statins Should Be Used More, Researchers Say
Scientists at two institutions say the benefits of statins outweigh any negative effects. Not everyone agrees.
Treat Cancer Like an Infectious Disease, Researchers Say
California scientists say new treatments could be developed if cancer cells are treated as foreign invaders like infectious diseases.
Your Checkbook and Your Supermarket May Be as Important as Genetics in How Long You Live
In the United States, there are great disparities in life expectancy between ethnicities, socioeconomic status, and even neighborhoods. What can we do about it?
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