It's no secret: Women scientists are a rare breed. And who better to know this firsthand than Athene Donald, a physics professor at the University …
Author: Margarita Gallardo
Treating loved ones: Should doctors do it?
There’s an interesting piece today on Salon written by pediatrician Rahul Parikh, MD, that delves into the question of whether or not doctors should treat …
New form will make choosing insurance plans easier for consumers
For many, choosing a health insurance plan can be a complicated and overwhelming experience. But come March, it may be as easy as reading the …
Study shows link between maternal IV fluids and weight loss in newborns
Doctors often use weight as an indicator of how well newborns, who typically lose a percentage of their birth weight within their first few days …
Experts discuss possible link between sleep disorder and dementia
More than 12 million Americans suffer from sleep apena, a common disorder that causes abnormal pauses in breathing during sleep. And this week, UCSF research published …
Can music benefit cancer patients?
Look through my iPod and you’ll find playlists to fit just about every mood. When I want to unwind from a stressful day, one of …
Prenatal exposure to pets may lower early allergy risks
I consider myself lucky when it comes to not having any food allergies, but I am allergic to cats and some dogs and, as I’ve …
Mobile phone app helps manage diabetes
Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine have found that a mobile phone app can help patients manage their Type 2 diabetes. Their study, …
Can yoga help women suffering from fibromyalgia?
Women suffering from fibromyalgia may find some welcome relief in yoga. A new study from York University in Toronto shows that practicing yoga boosts levels …
Using philosophy to create a vocabulary of pain
Much like the people at the beginning of this video, I've often had difficulty describing my aches and pains to my doctor. And because pain …
Children and obesity: What can parents do to help?
Following a controversial commentary published last week in the Journal of American Medical Association, the ever-growing childhood obesity epidemic is once again the subject of many …
Breastfeeding difficulties may lead to depression in new moms
New research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shows moms who have problems breastfeeding in the first two weeks may be more …
Doc, you have a new friend request…from your patient
There’s no denying that social networking has become ubiquitous. From Facebook to Twitter and now Google+, it's hard to escape. Physicians using these sites is …
A multidisciplinary approach to GI pain
A new program at Stanford Hospital & Clinics is taking a multidisciplinary approach to help ease the pain of those suffering from a gastrointestinal disorder. …
British government urging toddlers to 'get physical'
In case you haven't heard, the British government - in an effort to combat childhood obesity - has just issued guidelines recommending that children under …
New rules limit hours for first-year medical residents
We already know how sleeping longer can markedly improve physical performance in young basketball players. So how about sleep-deprived medical residents? Starting today, first-year medical …