Do you want to live to be 100 years old? Well, the woman you’re about to meet passed that century mark…more than a decade ago. Anna Stoehr is one of the oldest people in the world. The U.S. Census released a report that shows in the year 2010, there were more than 53,000 people 100
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On one hand, we have alarming statistics about the physician shortage across the United States, and on the other hand, it’s incredibly difficult to become a doctor. In fact, some of the more competitive medical schools in the U.S. accept less than 4 percent of applicants. We need more doctors, but it’s so difficult to
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A recent study looking for a link between antibiotics and cancer risk uncovers a complex relationship. The researchers conclude that there is an association between antibiotic use and an increase in colon cancer risk, but a decrease in rectal cancer risk. A new study finds an association between antibiotics and certain cancers. With the advent
New research dispels the prevalent notion that glucose drives inflammation in obesity-related type 2 diabetes. The findings may explain why so many treatments to prevent complications in type 2 diabetes have failed. Researchers used cell culture experiments to reveal that defects in the cells’ mitochondria, along with exposure to certain types of fats, drive inflammation
Public health experts in the US have discovered that the Zika virus may still be spreading in the Americas, despite case reporting having approached close to zero. Shutterstock | nechaevkon Using a framework that integrated local case reporting and travel surveillance with genomic epidemiology, the team discovered a hidden, on-going Zika outbreak in Cuba that
New research examines the link between maternal consumption of fluoridated water and lower IQs in their children. New research explores the possible developmental effects of fluoridated tap water. According to recent estimates, 66% of all United States residents receive fluoridated water through their taps. Adding fluoride to drinking water has been a public health practice
A pharmacist empties a prescription bottle of opioid painkillers that she filled for a patient at the pharmacy inside the facility in Boston. John Tlumacki | Boston Globe | Getty Images The Trump administration unveiled a proposal Thursday afternoon that would make it easier for health-care providers to known whether a patient has a history
Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the most common movement disorders in children. A growing number of caregivers worldwide are caring for children, adolescents and adults with child-onset CP. In this collection of articles in the Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, experts from different disciplines share their experience and summarize new research directed at maintaining
Note that some links may require subscriptions. As flu season approaches, the U.S. government says it won’t vaccinate migrants held in detention centers. (CBS News) Is it OK for healthcare workers to speak Spanish among themselves if they want? The answer at one Florida clinic, reportedly, is no. (USA Today) Even two-hand touch football carries
Learn about the power of financial aid from the perspective of alumni and current students. Listen to their reflections as they discuss the impact financial aid had on their ability to attend Harvard Medical School and pursue their dreams.
There is a disease that strikes just 300 Americans each year. Yet, it is a nightmare that some have described as a lightening quick version of Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s diseases combined. For families losing loved ones, research holds the only hope. Here’s Dennis Douda for Medical Edge.
How to Ace the MCAT: These are the materials and study schedule that I used to get a 99.9th percentile on the MCAT. In Part 1, I go over the specific resources including AAMC Official MCAT materials, The Princeton Review MCAT Ultimate Course, Princeton Review Textbooks, Kaplan MCAT prep, ExamKrackers 101 Verbal Passages, and Khan
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Although most people can recognize a bee, hornet, or wasp as being a risk for stinging, many perceive flies as harmless. However, there are several types of biting fly. Although not all flies bite, those that do can be an irritation and danger to some people. This article will describe different flies that bite and
A team at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, in collaboration with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF), has just added a crucial new element – RNA sequencing data — to its robust study of Parkinson’s disease. RNA sequencing involves analyzing blood samples to understand how genetic scripts are expressed in
Scientists have identified gene variants that appear able to alter the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by changing levels of a protein that is present in cerebrospinal fluid. A new study focuses on the variants of a single gene and their role in promoting Alzheimer’s. In a recent Science Translational Medicine paper, the international team describes
A Honduran migrant couple and their five kids taking part in a caravan heading to the US, wait to cross the border from Ciudad Tecun Uman in Guatemala, to Ciudad Hidalgo, Mexico, on October 22, 2018. Orlando Sierra | AFP | Getty Images Two House Democrats said Wednesday they have not received any answers from
In cystic fibrosis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a much-feared pathogen. The bacterium easily colonizes the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis, leading to chronic infections that are almost impossible to eradicate and are ultimately fatal. Why does P. aeruginosa, but not other common bacteria, thrive in cystic fibrosis lungs? A new study from researchers at Columbia
Intimidating? Perhaps. But these researchers and staff members at Harvard Medical School’s Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology know how to balance hard work and fun.
Animation of female fertility and menstrual cycle from release of egg to fertilization or menstruation.
How to Study for the MCAT: In this video I go over the study strategies I used to ace the MCAT and reveal my MCAT score. These same strategies worked wonderfully for my friends and colleagues. I go over: 1. Timing 2. Study Smarter, Not Harder 3. Optimal Environment 4. Study Resources 5. Recreate Test
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A swollen lump under the chin can be troubling, but it is usually not a cause for concern. Swollen lymph nodes, cysts, and allergies may cause these lumps to form. A lump can appear anywhere in the soft area under the chin and jawline. The lump may be large, small, firm, or soft, depending on
Aug 21 2019 World Plant Milk Day will return on August 22 for its third – and biggest outing. The annual day, a collaboration between global food awareness organization ProVeg International and vegan news service Plant Based News, celebrates the wide array of plant-based alternatives to dairy products and highlights their many benefits – for
New research finds differences in the gut microbiome of children who are at high genetic risk of developing type 1 diabetes. The findings suggest that certain species of bacteria may have a protective effect in autoimmune conditions. New research examines the gut flora of children and their genetic risk of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is
Taking antibiotics can lead to a yeast infection in the vagina, also known as a fungal infection or vaginal candidiasis. A yeast infection is a form of vaginitis, which means inflammation in the vagina. Vaginitis is common, affecting one-third of females at some point in their lives. Vaginal candidiasis, caused by Candida fungus, is the
Despite decades of research, Alzheimer’s disease still holds many mysteries. A recent study asks whether spontaneous changes to the chemistry of proteins might help explain the neurological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s. A new study looks at the chemistry of Alzheimer’s-related proteins. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia; it currently affects an estimated 5.5
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