Human evolution is closely tied to a steady increase in brain size. New research suggests this expansion may be partly influenced by levels of estrogen before birth, with an unexpected indicator found in the length of our fingers.
Professor John…
Category: 5. Health
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Everyone thought autism mostly affected boys. This study says otherwise
Autism has traditionally been regarded as a condition that mainly affects males. A large study from Sweden published by The BMJ now suggests that autism may occur at similar rates in males and females.
The researchers observed a clear pattern in…
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‘Tell Me Where It Hurts’ sets the record straight on pain — and how to treat it
Tell Me Where It Hurts
Rachel Zoffness
Grand Central Publishing, $30.00It’s a rare book that both expands an issue into a dizzyingly complex problem and offers to solve it. In Tell Me Where It Hurts, pain psychologist and scientist…
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USMNT Legend Kasey Keller Opens Up About Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Journey
Kasey Keller, the USMNT goalkeeper through four FIFA World Cups, discusses his non-Hodgkins lymphoma diagnosis in 2010 and what the soccer legend has gone through since.
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CVS Profits Hit Nearly $3 Billion As Aetna’s Costs Slowly Stabilize
CVS Health reported $2.9 billion in fourth quarter net income as the company begins to get a handle on costs that have hit its Aetna health insurance business.
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This Startup’s Clever Way To Cut Health Costs Helped It Hit A $1.4 Billion Valuation
Garner Health uses data to identify the country’s best doctors based on quality and cost, then gives its customers’ employees financial incentives to go to them — which can save 12% on healthcare costs.
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Oscar Health Reports $352 Million Loss As Insurers Battle High Costs
Health insurer`Oscar Health reported a $352 million fourth quarter loss as the health insurer and its industry battle with an ongoing period of rising healthcare costs.
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This common tomato nutrient may help prevent severe gum disease
A recent study suggests that older Americans who do not get enough lycopene in their diets face a much higher risk of developing severe periodontitis. The analysis focused on U.S. adults ages 65 to 79 and found that risk levels varied by both…
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A massive ADHD study reveals what actually works
The most extensive evaluation of ADHD treatments ever conducted shows that medication remains the most reliable option for both children and adults. For adults, cognitive behavioural therapy is also strongly supported. These approaches are backed…
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AI reads brain MRIs in seconds and flags emergencies
A newly developed artificial intelligence system from the University of Michigan can analyze brain MRI scans and deliver a diagnosis in a matter of seconds, according to a new study. The model identified neurological conditions with accuracy…
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