MEDICINE & HEALTH

Jay Johannigman '79 Reflects on Lambda DKE and Eight Combat Medical Tours

MEDICINE & HEALTH 01.15.2024 01:27 AM

It's 21:00 in Kabul when Colonel Dr. Jay Johannigman '79 emails in response to the latest Lambda DKE e-letter. He's back on active duty as the medical advisor to the Commander of Forces for Operation Resolute Support, splitting his time between headquarters in Kabul and the large combat support hospital at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.

Daily Calorie Intake: How Much Should a Person Consume Each Day?

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What exactly is the recommended daily calorie intake? Read to find out. While adults may need to consume 1,600 to 3,000 calories each day, the exact calories a person must consume may vary depending on height, age, sex, and lifestyle.

Immune Cells Known For Importance in Allergies; Immunity Responses Found To Attack Cancer

01.14.2024 21:07 PM

Researchers have discovered that human type 2 innate lymphoid cells can directly attack and kill cancer cells. Read to learn more.

Car’s Heated Seat Could Increase Testes Temperature, Affect Sperm Count, Doctors Warn

01.14.2024 00:30 AM

Doctors urge men to make sure to turn off their car's heated seat amidst looming fears that this could adversely affect sperm production. Read to learn more.

Screen Time for Toddlers Below 2 Years May Harm Their Sensory Development, Study Reveals

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A new study argues that toddlers below 2 years of age should not be exposed to screens at all. Read to learn more.

Brittany Renee Williams: Indiana Woman Presents DNA Evidence She’s the 7-Year-Old Girl Who Went Missing Over 20 Years Ago

01.12.2024 10:00 AM

The DNA of a woman from Indiana proved that she was Brittany Renee Williams, the young girl who went missing in 2000, but there were still things not clear to hear. Continue reading to learn more.

Cheat Days: Are They a Good Idea?

01.12.2024 05:10 AM

Having cheat days or cheat meals involves granting oneself planned permissions to temporarily break diet restrictions. Read to learn more.

AI Tool Identifies COVID-19 Infection From Chest X-rays With 98% Accuracy

01.12.2024 03:20 AM

AI has shown promising results in analyzing chest X-rays to identify COVID-19 infections. Find out more about it in this article.

Machine Learning Used to Find Brain Tumor Cells That Mimic Healthy Neurons in Glioblastoma Patients [Study]

01.12.2024 02:56 AM

Brain tumor cells mimic healthy neurons to survive, according to researchers. Continue reading to learn more.

Plastic Chemicals Accounted For $249 Billion Health Care Costs in Just 2018, Study Reveals

01.11.2024 23:19 PM

PDBE flame retardants alone were found to account for $159 billion in health care costs in 2018. Read to learn more.

Top 2 Killer Diseases in America Could Be Treated With a Single Drug

01.11.2024 23:04 PM

A biomedical engineer suggests that a single treatment may potentially work on cardiovascular disease and cancer, which are the top two killer diseases in America. Read to learn more.

Parents' Facial Expressions May Be the Reason Why Kids Refuse To Eat Their Vegetables, Study Suggests

01.11.2024 09:42 AM

A study from Aston University reveals that parents' negative facial expressions impact children's vegetable acceptance. Read the article for more details.

Why Parents Should Buy Seats for Infants During Flights? Expert Explains Risk of Placing Babies on Laps

01.11.2024 09:10 AM

Parents are encouraged to buy a separate seat for their infants during flights. Continue reading to learn why.

Ancient Human DNA Unveils Surprising Origins of Multiple Sclerosis, Height Disparities, and Migration Legacy in Europe

01.11.2024 08:07 AM

DNA analysis on ancient bones and teeth unveiled insights into the origins of diseases, migration impact, and height differences in modern Europeans. Continue reading to learn more.

Blood Test Used for Noninvasive Monitoring of Gene Expression in the Brain [Study]

01.11.2024 07:45 AM

A specialized blood vessel can now be used to monitor gene expressions in the brain. Continue reading to learn how it does.

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