In ASN Science Policy Scholarship offered to advanced graduate students, early professionals, postdoctoral fellows or medical interns, residents, or fellows. The purpose of the Fellowship is to provide a broad understanding of current food policy issues and initiatives. The fellowship…
Why can healthy lifestyle choices eliminate 90% of the risk of having a heart attack, while drugs can only reduce the risk by 20% to 30%? According to the standard American diet, atherosclerosis – hardening of the arteries, the number…
I was recently asked to review a book by the same name Once upon a time a stranger. In it, I learned some interesting insights into why talking to strangers can benefit you in ways that even your closest relationships…
Wondering if spinning can be as effective as lifting weights? Spoiler alert: it definitely can! Lifting weights isn’t the only way to build muscle. Dancing or walking with a heavy backpack is also very effective. It’s easy to start, can…
The Gen Z Paradox Gen Z is the living embodiment of the word paradox. This is the generation that was promised flying cars and hoverboards and instead got ten different monthly subscriptions. Interestingly, they live in a global village with…
Small changes to your smile can impact everyday life in lasting and practical ways. For many adults, minor dental concerns build confidence more than they expect. The effect is often subtle but consistent. Treatments such as composite bonding are increasingly…
Main roads Women are more likely to survive cancer than men However, they are also more likely to cause serious side effects of cancer treatment The researchers said that the patient’s gender should be considered in the cancer treatment schedule…
Recent research from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, found how our overnight fast can play an important role in improving heart rate, blood pressure and blood sugar control without cutting calories. Does eating at night increase the risk of heart…
These popular restaurant chains serve the best ribs according to foodies. Primary rib is not easy to find, even in many steakhouses, because it is not something that you can just grill and throw away in ten minutes. This slow-roasted,…
People with genetic mutations that have LDL cholesterol below 30 mg/dL live extremely long lives. Can we replicate this effect with drugs? Data from large cholesterol-lowering trials using statin drugs suggests that the rate of cardiovascular events such as heart…
