The skin is the largest organ of the body, and it plays a crucial role as the first line of defense against pathogens and insults from the external environment. It…
Category: Anthropology
Most US nursing homes are understaffed, potentially compromising health care for more than a million elderly residents
More than 80% of U.S. nursing homes reported staffing shortages in early 2023. SciLine interviewed Dr. Jasmine Travers, a gerontological nurse practitioner and assistant professor of nursing at New York…
Risk of death related to pregnancy and childbirth more than doubled between 1999 and 2019 in the US, new study finds
Black women were more likely to die during pregnancy or soon after in every year from 1999 through 2019, compared with Hispanic, American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian…
Can coffee or a nap make up for sleep deprivation? A psychologist explains why there’s no substitute for shut-eye
There is no denying the importance of sleep. Everyone feels better after a good night of sleep, and lack of sleep can have profoundly negative effects on both the body…
Skin cancer screening guidelines can seem confusing – three skin cancer researchers explain when to consider getting checked
Protecting oneself from the summer sun and its damaging ultraviolet rays is often not straightforward. And public health messaging around when and how to be screened for skin cancer has…
Gut microbes are the community within you that you can’t live without – how eating well can cultivate your microbial and social self
The age-old adage “you are what you eat” holds profound truth. Nearly every molecule in your body is absorbed from what you eat and drink. Your food choices are directly…
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? A nutritionist explains the science behind ‘functional’ foods
We’ve all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but how true is that? Apples are not high in vitamin A, nor are they beneficial for vision…
Babies almost all try crawling to get from Point A to Point B, but CDC says it’s not a useful developmental milestone
Infant milestones can be a source both of pride and anxiety for a new parent. Baby’s firsts – first tooth, first steps, first word – are moments of joy that…
