Q&A: How to avoid E. coli in your food

by Zeina Mohammed,University of VirginiaA multi-state E. coli outbreak may be linked to the McDonald’s Quarter Pounder, according to the CDC. Credit: John DiJulio, University CommunicationsFeder

Updated on: November 18,2024

Q&A: How to avoid E. coli in your food

by Zeina Mohammed,University of VirginiaA multi-state E. coli outbreak may be linked to the McDonald’s Quarter Pounder, according to the CDC. Credit: John DiJulio, University CommunicationsFeder

Updated on:November 18,2024

Q&A: How 'Ozempic shaming' illuminates complexities of treating weight problems

by Christina Pazzanese, Harvard GazetteChika Anekwe, obesity medicine physician at the Mass General Weight Center. Credit: Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff PhotographerThe frenzy of demand for new, FD

Updated on: March 13,2024

Q&A: How 'Ozempic shaming' illuminates complexities of treating weight problems

by Christina Pazzanese, Harvard GazetteChika Anekwe, obesity medicine physician at the Mass General Weight Center. Credit: Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff PhotographerThe frenzy of demand for new, FD

Updated on:March 13,2024

Q and A: Is surgery best for an acoustic neuroma?

by Joseph BreenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma last year after I went to the doctor due to more frequent headaches. I read that surgery often is needed for th

Updated on: January 10,2024

Q and A: Is surgery best for an acoustic neuroma?

by Joseph BreenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma last year after I went to the doctor due to more frequent headaches. I read that surgery often is needed for th

Updated on:January 10,2024

Q&A: New research on better understanding brain alterations in people with autism

byUniversity of VirginiaTwo major stable ASD subtypes, one with hypoconnectivity and the other with hyperconnectivity. Histogram and box plots of the individual average connectivity values (meas

Updated on: January 10,2024

Q&A: New research on better understanding brain alterations in people with autism

byUniversity of VirginiaTwo major stable ASD subtypes, one with hypoconnectivity and the other with hyperconnectivity. Histogram and box plots of the individual average connectivity values (meas

Updated on:January 10,2024

Q&A: Understanding men's health risks: Why many avoid the doctor's office

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsData has consistently shown that men are reluctant to seek medical care despite the fact they generally face higher mo

Updated on: August 31,2024

Q&A: Understanding men's health risks: Why many avoid the doctor's office

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsData has consistently shown that men are reluctant to seek medical care despite the fact they generally face higher mo

Updated on:August 31,2024

Q&A: A task-oriented approach in occupational therapy is critical to recovery after a stroke

byUniversity of Nevada, Las VegasChih-Huang "Jeffrey"Yu, a professor in the School of Integrated Health Sciences' brain health department, works with occupational therapy doc

Updated on: April 28,2024

Q&A: A task-oriented approach in occupational therapy is critical to recovery after a stroke

byUniversity of Nevada, Las VegasChih-Huang "Jeffrey"Yu, a professor in the School of Integrated Health Sciences' brain health department, works with occupational therapy doc

Updated on:April 28,2024

Q&A: Five things you didn't realize you need to know about perimenopause

by Michelle Peate,University of MelbourneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn case you missed it, perimenopause is in the news.It came about as a result of Pursuit's editor Imogen Crump expe

Updated on: January 09,2024

Q&A: Five things you didn't realize you need to know about perimenopause

by Michelle Peate,University of MelbourneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn case you missed it, perimenopause is in the news.It came about as a result of Pursuit's editor Imogen Crump expe

Updated on:January 09,2024

Q&A: Blood tests as an alternative to colonoscopy

by Sharon Tregaskis,Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsColorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It's al

Updated on: January 03,2024

Q&A: Blood tests as an alternative to colonoscopy

by Sharon Tregaskis,Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsColorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It's al

Updated on:January 03,2024

Q&A: Poison control expert discusses water beads' hidden dangers

by Patti Zielinski,Rutgers UniversityWater beads in a vase. Credit:Rhododendrites/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAWater beads are tiny, colorful, expanding gel balls often sold as crafts,

Updated on: February 29,2024

Q&A: Poison control expert discusses water beads' hidden dangers

by Patti Zielinski,Rutgers UniversityWater beads in a vase. Credit:Rhododendrites/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAWater beads are tiny, colorful, expanding gel balls often sold as crafts,

Updated on:February 29,2024

Q&A: What is lymphoma?

by Muhamad Alhaj MoustafaHodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant (high-power view) Credit: Gabriel Caponetti, MD./Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0My sister recently noticed significantly enlarged lymph

Updated on: December 17,2023

Q&A: What is lymphoma?

by Muhamad Alhaj MoustafaHodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant (high-power view) Credit: Gabriel Caponetti, MD./Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0My sister recently noticed significantly enlarged lymph

Updated on:December 17,2023

Q&A: Why 'Jack Frost' may spoil winter plans for some with autoimmune diseases

by Laura Kelley,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost Coloradans look at winter as a time of excitement when the high country turns into our own winter wonderland with

Updated on: January 26,2024

Q&A: Why 'Jack Frost' may spoil winter plans for some with autoimmune diseases

by Laura Kelley,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost Coloradans look at winter as a time of excitement when the high country turns into our own winter wonderland with

Updated on:January 26,2024

Q&A: Anxiety and depression are important risk factors for dangerous deep vein blood clots

byMassachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRachel Rosovsky, MD, MPH, director of Thrombosis Research and co-chair of the Thrombosis Committee at Massachusetts General Hospi

Updated on: July 30,2024

Q&A: Anxiety and depression are important risk factors for dangerous deep vein blood clots

byMassachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRachel Rosovsky, MD, MPH, director of Thrombosis Research and co-chair of the Thrombosis Committee at Massachusetts General Hospi

Updated on:July 30,2024