Dutch study estimates 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men set to develop dementia/parkinsonism/stroke

One in two women and one in three men will likely be diagnosed with dementia, Parkinson's…

Don’t treat e-cigarettes like cigarettes, say experts

Assuming e-cigarettes are equal to cigarettes could lead to misguided research and policy initiatives, argue experts…

Do price spikes on some generic drugs indicate problems in the market?

Despite the overall success of the generic drug market, sudden price hikes are becoming more common,…

‘Spacesuits’ protect microbes destined to live in space

Scientists have created a unique system that pairs light-absorbing semiconductors with anaerobic bacteria to capture light…

Conflict management improves ICU team knowledge, mindfulness, and awareness

The Intensive Care Unit is a stressful place, and conflicts invariably arise. To better understand the…

Stress reduces fertility in women

In North America, 20 to 25 percent of women and 18 to 21 percent of men…

Facebook ‘viable method’ for implementing critical care ultrasound curriculum

Critical care ultrasound (CCUS) is an important skill for all critical care physicians to understand. However,…

Providers often fail to consider ehrlichia when treating tick-borne infections

When patients present to providers in North Carolina for a possible tick bite, clinicians are not…

A look at 377 metros: Can local food product meet local household demand?

Many US cities have established goals to increase local food self-reliance, suggesting that metropolitan areas do…

Scientists uncover why you can’t decide what to order for lunch

Researchers explore the choice overload effect, a phenomenon that hampers the brain's ability to make a…