Health Feb 10 It’s not just athletes: Doctors at the Olympics have also worked years to get there The official U.S. Olympic Committee’s Sports Medicine Division recruits a crew of volunteer doctors — as well as orthopedists, chiropractors, nurses, sports therapists, massage therapists, and more — every two years.
Science Dec 17 In the wake of #MeToo, a new spotlight on harassment in biomedical science Alongside the #MeToo movement and a continuing drumbeat of assault allegations, biomedical science has also had its share of accused harassers.
Health Sep 29 Lakes and pools can be deadly for children with autism. But tailored swim lessons can save lives Drowning is the most common fatal injury among children with autism, so community centers and schools are offering tailored swim lessons.
Health Sep 01 After Harvey, telemedicine connects doctors to displaced patients Getting thousands of Houston-area families to shelters has been a massive humanitarian effort. But the aid doesn’t end there: Many of the displaced have chronic medical conditions like asthma or injuries from recent days that need medical attention. Providers of…
Health May 02 Why some 40-year-old adults still see their pediatricians While pediatric doctors have to be certified to treat children, there are no rules for when a patient must switch to another doctor once the patient reaches adulthood. Here's why some grown-ups decide to stay put.
Health Nov 12 Four things Trump can do to improve mental health care for veterans Donald Trump will take office in January with strong support among veterans, and he’s made reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs a key part of his platform.
Health Jul 07 An architect with ALS designs a home controlled by blinks Steve Saling helped design features of the Leonard Florence Center's Dapper McDonald ALS Residence, intended to preserve the independence of those with ALS, where he is a resident.
Science Mar 03 What’s behind a unibrow? Sometimes it seems like hair does everything except what you want it to do. A new study of the genes behind balding, hair curliness and other hair conditions could help explain why hair sometimes sprouts between our eyebrows, turns gray,…
Science Feb 12 9 human health trends that have gone to the dogs (and cats) Felines and fidos are getting fit with these nine health trends typically reserved for humans.