It's Pi Day, Pi Day, Gotta Get Down on Pi Day!

By Alex Berezow, PhD — Mar 14, 2017
We all remember Rebecca Black. Oh, do we remember. She sang "Friday," that awful but irresistibly catchy tune (viewed 105 million+ times on YouTube!!), which will forever be a part of our culture. Had she sung about Pi Day, however, perhaps the song would have had a more positive reception.

We all remember Rebecca Black. Oh, do we remember. She sang "Friday," that awful but irresistibly catchy tune (viewed 105 million+ times on YouTube!!), which will forever be a part of our culture. Had she sung about Pi Day, however, perhaps the song would have had a more positive reception.

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Healthcare's Last Mile

By Chuck Dinerstein, MD, MBA — Mar 14, 2017
The metaphor of healthcare as a river may open our eyes to why healthcare is hard to deliver and resistant to the broad strokes employed by the government or corporate interests.

The metaphor of healthcare as a river may open our eyes to why healthcare is hard to deliver and resistant to the broad strokes employed by the government or corporate interests.

Tricky Fungus Sneaks into Brain Using 'Trojan Horse'

By Alex Berezow, PhD — Mar 13, 2017
Regardless of our brain's natural security, some pathogens still get in. One is called Cryptococcus neoformans, a fungus that can be found in the excrement of flying tree rats, like pigeons and bats. After being inhaled into the lungs, the fungus makes its way into the brain using a clever mechanism.

Regardless of our brain's natural security, some pathogens still get in. One is called Cryptococcus neoformans, a fungus that can be found in the excrement of flying tree rats, like pigeons and bats. After being inhaled into the lungs, the fungus makes its way into the brain using a clever mechanism.

Snowstorm ‘Stella' : Say No to Hypothermia and Frostbite

By Jamie Wells, M.D. — Mar 13, 2017
Since winter is still not over in some U.S. regions – despite the official date of spring's arrival being just days away – let's address some basics to prevent hypothermia. 

Since winter is still not over in some U.S. regions – despite the official date of spring's arrival being just days away – let's address some basics to prevent hypothermia. 

Wild Pitch: Osteopathic Study on Protecting Shoulders Unconvincing

By Erik Lief — Mar 13, 2017
A new study, which claimed that a training technique to improve shoulder flexibility among pitchers was effective, had all the precision of an errant curveball in the dirt. The Spencer technique might be useful, but researchers overreached based on the very small size of the study.

A new study, which claimed that a training technique to improve shoulder flexibility among pitchers was effective, had all the precision of an errant curveball in the dirt. The Spencer technique might be useful, but researchers overreached based on the very small size of the study.

Tom And Gisele's Diet For Sale - Wealth and Good Looks Not Included

By Julianna LeMieux — Mar 13, 2017
The uber-restrictive nature of the power couple's diet, along with his claim that he never cheats (deflated footballs aside) is, like all things Brady, a bit super human. Now, an online meal delivery service has teamed with the QB to help you achieve top athletic performance – or to deliver gingered amaranth greens for your TV-game viewing.

The uber-restrictive nature of the power couple's diet, along with his claim that he never cheats (deflated footballs aside) is, like all things Brady, a bit super human. Now, an online meal delivery service has teamed with the QB to help you achieve top athletic performance – or to deliver gingered amaranth greens for your TV-game viewing.

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The Next Plague Part 2: 1940 - New Infections Arrive, But From Where?

By Steve Schow — Mar 13, 2017
Beginning around 1940, we began to see infectious diseases that were previously unknown. But where did they come from? You can either read the article or we'll just give you a hint: animals. (And we're talking about some real doozies.)

Beginning around 1940, we began to see infectious diseases that were previously unknown. But where did they come from? You can either read the article or we'll just give you a hint: animals. (And we're talking about some real doozies.)

Like Russian Roulette? Try Raw Milk.

By Ruth Kava — Mar 13, 2017
Drinking raw milk, or consuming products made from it, can be dangerous, as evidenced by a recent outbreak of listeriosis stemming from unpasteurized cheeses made in New York state. Although the risk of death is not as great as it would be from playing Russian roulette, it's not zero, as two deaths to date can attest.

Drinking raw milk, or consuming products made from it, can be dangerous, as evidenced by a recent outbreak of listeriosis stemming from unpasteurized cheeses made in New York state. Although the risk of death is not as great as it would be from playing Russian roulette, it's not zero, as two deaths to date can attest.

Answering Nature's Call, New York Times Gets Hurt Feelings, And More Media Appearances

By Hank Campbell — Mar 13, 2017
1. Nature magazine covered our ranking of the good and bad science journalism sites last week, highlighting our concern that "Not only is it susceptible to the same sorts of biases that afflict regular journalism, but it is uniquely vulnerable to outrageous sensationalism”.

1. Nature magazine covered our ranking of the good and bad science journalism sites last week, highlighting our concern that "Not only is it susceptible to the same sorts of biases that afflict regular journalism, but it is uniquely vulnerable to outrageous sensationalism”.

HPV Prevalence Falling in Unvaccinated Men: Herd Immunity in Action

By Alex Berezow, PhD — Mar 11, 2017
Regardless of where one falls on the HPV vaccine debate, there's good news from Australia. New research shows that men who are unvaccinated for HPV are receiving protective benefits from the women who are vaccinated. 

Regardless of where one falls on the HPV vaccine debate, there's good news from Australia. New research shows that men who are unvaccinated for HPV are receiving protective benefits from the women who are vaccinated.