Dr. Wells Interviews POTUS' Doctor, Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, At The White House

By Jamie Wells, M.D. — Feb 05, 2018
As the first physician to serve three administrations AND be the appointed Physician to the President for two presidents, Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson is a historical figure. Find out here: Are presidents difficult patients? Can his team operate on Air Force One? How does he feel about his recent press conference over President Trump's physical or the politicizing of a candidate's health, in general? And more...

As the first physician to serve three administrations AND be the appointed Physician to the President for two presidents, Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson is a historical figure. Find out here: Are presidents difficult patients? Can his team operate on Air Force One? How does he feel about his recent press conference over President Trump's physical or the politicizing of a candidate's health, in general? And more...

Machines Learn to Mimic Physician's Thought - Kicking It Old School

By Chuck Dinerstein, MD, MBA — Feb 05, 2018
Researchers have found a way to model the thinking of experts, which could allow machines to explain their "thinking." That would be a great step forward in the deep learning of medical diagnosis by computers.

Researchers have found a way to model the thinking of experts, which could allow machines to explain their "thinking." That would be a great step forward in the deep learning of medical diagnosis by computers.

Does our Biology Determine Who We Find Attractive?

By Julianna LeMieux — Feb 03, 2018
Why we are attracted to some people and not others is a complicated question. Of course, the reasons are multifaceted. But is part of the equation purely biological? Science says that there might be.

Why we are attracted to some people and not others is a complicated question. Of course, the reasons are multifaceted. But is part of the equation purely biological? Science says that there might be.

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DNA-Based Dating Using 'Attraction' Genes Attracts Questions

By Erik Lief — Feb 03, 2018
Pheramor believes genetic analysis provides the best path to matchmaking happiness. The Houston-based, tech start-up contends that sequencing 11 genes associated with pheromones – which are believed to switch on sexual attraction – will produce a better match than current online dating services. But is the science backing the venture sound?

Pheramor believes genetic analysis provides the best path to matchmaking happiness. The Houston-based, tech start-up contends that sequencing 11 genes associated with pheromones – which are believed to switch on sexual attraction – will produce a better match than current online dating services. But is the science backing the venture sound?

How to Eat to Lose Weight

By Ruth Kava — Feb 03, 2018
If you want to lose weight – excluding all fad diets – how should you eat? A new study suggests that it's more effective to choose foods with lower calories than to try to simply eat less of everything.

If you want to lose weight – excluding all fad diets – how should you eat? A new study suggests that it's more effective to choose foods with lower calories than to try to simply eat less of everything.

Girls' False Start: Unlike Boys, Young Girls Don't Think They Will be Brilliant

By Julianna LeMieux — Feb 01, 2018
Many stereotypes just aren't true, like that men are smarter than woman. And yet, girls as young as six have ben found to be less likely than boys to believe that members of their own gender are “really, really smart." It's simply wrong for these types of insecurities and biases to be taking hold at all – much less at such an early age.

Many stereotypes just aren't true, like that men are smarter than woman. And yet, girls as young as six have ben found to be less likely than boys to believe that members of their own gender are “really, really smart." It's simply wrong for these types of insecurities and biases to be taking hold at all – much less at such an early age.

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Breastfeeding Linked to Less Diabetes in Moms: The longer the better

By Ruth Kava — Feb 01, 2018
The benefits of breastfeeding for a mom include quicker recovery from delivery and, according to a new study, less risk of developing diabetes. Also, both white and black women seemed to benefit, and the longer the duration of lactation the stronger the link.

The benefits of breastfeeding for a mom include quicker recovery from delivery and, according to a new study, less risk of developing diabetes. Also, both white and black women seemed to benefit, and the longer the duration of lactation the stronger the link.

Headaches: What's Normal, What's Not

By Ana-Marija Dolaskie — Feb 01, 2018
Headaches are so common we can certainly accept them as part of life. If you can attribute your headache to dehydration, a hangover, stress, weather changes or else, you can probably manage tha pain. But there are times when headaches may signal something more serious. 

Headaches are so common we can certainly accept them as part of life. If you can attribute your headache to dehydration, a hangover, stress, weather changes or else, you can probably manage tha pain. But there are times when headaches may signal something more serious. 

Dr. Wells Goes To Washington

By Jamie Wells, M.D. — Feb 01, 2018
ACSH Director of Medicine Dr. Jamie Wells traveled to Washington, DC to spend the afternoon with White House Physician to the President Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson. 

ACSH Director of Medicine Dr. Jamie Wells traveled to Washington, DC to spend the afternoon with White House Physician to the President Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson.