The Prime Minister has revealed her jam eating habits to the world and it’s sparked a bit of a debate. Theresa May admitted during a cabinet discussion on food waste that she does not dispose of jam that has gone mouldy, but simply scrapes the mould off the top and eats what’s underneath. Her comments… Read More »
However, before routine genetic screening of infants even approaches reality, many questions need answers, including whether genetic sequencing can accurately identify babies who will develop a disease, according to Dr. Joseph A. Bocchini Jr., chairman of the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children. The committee evaluates scientific evidence and makes recommendations to… Read More »
On Thursday, we challenged Well readers to solve the case of a previously healthy 67-year-old gardener who abandoned his garden one summer, alarming his wife and adult children. For weeks this vibrant and energetic man had been the last one out of bed — something his family had never seen before. And his days were… Read More »
Cancer is a deadly condition that’s caused by cells growing and reproducing uncontrollably. These cancerous cells can destroy the surrounding tissue, which includes healthy cells and organs. Eating an unhealthy diet, smoking, and not doing enough regular exercise are all risk factors for cancer. You could be at risk of the disease if you find… Read More »
At the age of 17, my younger sister Elisabeth noticed a change in her body — enlargement of the front of her neck. “I just thought I was building muscle from working out,” she innocently rationalized. A series of laboratory tests and imaging followed and led to a much more grave discovery — cancer. There… Read More »