Approximately 1 in 26 people develop epilepsy, a condition in which someone experiences recurring and unprovoked seizures. But experiencing a seizure does not always mean a person has epilepsy. Seizures…
Category: Anthropology
Global health research suffers from a power imbalance − decolonizing mentorship can help level the playing field
Mentorship is a cornerstone of the infrastructure supporting global health. Transferring knowledge, developing skills and cultivating a supportive professional environment among researchers and clinicians around the world are key to…
Breastfeeding benefits mothers as much as babies, but public health messaging often only tells half of the story
Four babies are born every second in the world, and there are only two options for their first food at birth: human milk or formula. Global and U.S. health authorities…
Dietary supplements and protein powders fall under a ‘wild west’ of unregulated products that necessitate caveats and caution
Dietary supplements are a big business. The industry made almost US$39 billion in revenue in 2022, and with very little regulation and oversight, it stands to keep growing. The marketing…
Dietary supplements and protein powders fall under a ‘wild west’ of products that necessitate caveats and caution
Dietary supplements are a big business. The industry made almost US$39 billion in revenue in 2022, and with very little regulation and oversight, it stands to keep growing. The marketing…
What do your blood test results mean? A toxicologist explains the basics of how to interpret them
Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To carry out these functions, blood contains a multitude of components, including red blood cells that transport oxygen, nutrients and hormones;…
Suicide has reached epidemic proportions in the US − yet medical students still don’t receive adequate training to treat suicidal patients
Suicide in the U.S. is a societal epidemic and a staggering public health crisis that demands attention from medical experts. In 2021, someone in the U.S. died by suicide every…
Sleep can give athletes an edge over competitors − but few recognize how fundamental sleep is to performance
In the adrenaline-packed world of professional sports, the power of sleep rarely gets adequate attention. A healthy sleep pattern can be a stealthy game plan for athletes to gain an…
