Category: 5. Health

Privately run Medicare Advantage plans will get a considerable boost…

In late 2022, pharmacist Joseph Lambson got an unusual call from a poison control specialist.

He said, “Hey Joe, I’m getting these weird calls about semaglutide.” According to the specialist’s calculations, people were giving…

In the world of Harry Potter, one’s memory can be manipulated with the flick of a wand. Albus Dumbledore reels wispy memories out of his head and puts them in a Pensieve. If he later dunks his head in that magical basin, he can see…

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by tick bites. It often causes rash, fever, headaches, fatigue, and other symptoms. Unless treated disease progression could lead to complications with the…

The human body constantly generates a variety of signals that can be measured from outside the body with wearable devices. These bio-signals – ranging from heart rate to sleep state and blood oxygen levels – can indicate whether someone…

The immune system works to maintain homeostasis throughout the body. Various cell types and immune mechanisms work in concert to fight disease. Specifically, two waves of immunity orchestrate a robust immune…