Comparing nocturnal and diurnal rodents helps scientists understand a human eye disease
Light-sensitive cells in the retina come in two main types: rods and cones. Rods are used for vision at low
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Yo-yo dieting more than DOUBLES your risk of an early death
Yo-yo dieting more than DOUBLES your risk of an early death and ‘makes you more likely to have a heart
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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, currently there is no
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Maryland Health Enterprise Zones linked to reduced hospitalizations and costs
Maryland’s Health Enterprise Zones, state-funded initiatives designed to improve health care outcomes and prevent unnecessary hospitalizations in underserved communities, were
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Drinking More Water Really Does Ward Off UTIs
This article was updated on Oct. 1, 2018. It was originally published on Oct. 6, 2017. Drinking an extra six
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For CF lung infections, how well antibiotics work may be affected by pH, oxygen
People living with cystic fibrosis (CF) spend their entire lives battling chronic lung infections that are notoriously resistant to antibiotic
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How a healthy breakfast boosts your mood
Confesses 39-year-old Jenny: "I was addicted to sugar and would grab a big bowl of sugary cereal, add a spoon
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10 Big Myths About Metformin, the Popular Diabetes Drug
Here are some common metformin (Glucophage) myths. 1) Metformin is bad for your kidneys. It’s not. There may some confusion
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Ectopic heartbeat: Causes, treatment, and risks
Ectopic beats are common. People may feel like their heart is skipping a beat or is producing an extra beat.
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Whole Foods issues recall of tortilla chips due to ‘undeclared milk,’ FDA says
The chips were recalled because the product may contain “undeclared milk.” (FDA/Whole Foods) If you’ve recently purchased 365 Everyday Value
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