Stem cells (so-called “master cells”) are unique and important in the body because they can do almost anything, and scientists have only begun to discover their potential. That’s why researchers’ use of them has created controversy, attracting the attention of scientists, policymakers, and bioethicists across the globe. Stem cells can transform into any of the… Read More »
How the EXPERTS stay healthy: In the season of coughs, colds and festive burnout, 9 medics reveal their personal tips Doctors, nutritionists, a psychologist, a personal trainer, and a pharmacist reveal their festive health tips One says not to use aspirin for a hangover, and others advise on how to avoid overindulging There are also… Read More »
(Photo: Adobe Stock) Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales is recalling 164,210 pounds of raw turkey due to possible salmonella contamination, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Friday’s announcement was the result of a continued outbreak of salmonella contamination in turkey products that dates back to last year, according to The Chicago Tribune. The Centers for Disease… Read More »
This article was reported and written in collaboration with ProPublica, the nonprofit journalism organization. Hundreds of doctors packed an auditorium at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center on Oct. 1, deeply angered by revelations that the hospital’s top medical officer and other leaders had cultivated lucrative relationships with for-profit companies. One by one, they stood up… Read More »