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What is Happening with the Sunscreen Dilemma?
In 2019, the last time I spoke for Skin, Bones, Hearts and Private Parts, I blogged about the sunscreen dilemma. The dilemma was perpetuated by two studies: one which looked at the effectiveness of an SPF above 30 while the second study looked a…
The Top Medical Breakthroughs of 2024 and What They Could Mean in the Future
As we look back on 2024, several groundbreaking medical advancements have emerged, promising to revolutionize healthcare and improve patient outcomes.
1. mRNA Vaccine Technology Expansion
Building on the success of mRNA vaccines for COVID-19, r…
Innovative Healthcare Careers Sparked by Evidence-Based Practice
Healthcare is constantly evolving to keep up with the most scientifically supported approaches to achieving good patient outcomes. Evidence-based practice is a concept that fully embraces that essential healthcare truth. Every patient is an indivi…
Jobs in the Medical Field You Probably Haven’t Heard of Yet
The medical field is full of exciting opportunities and jobs with a wide range of duties and responsibilities. But there are also some lesser-known positions in the healthcare system that you may not have heard of yet. In this blog, we’ll discuss …
4 Ways Data Analytics in Healthcare Can Help Healthcare Administrators Work More Effectively
Data as a concept can be a little mysterious for people who don’t use it regularly. We all know about Big Data. How it’s here whether we like it or not, and how it’s made our YouTube ads a whole lot more specific than they used to be.
But in the …
Helping Behind the Scenes: 5 Advantages to Being a Medical Lab Professional
If you’re looking for a career in healthcare behind the scenes, being a medical lab professional could be a great option.
12 Grants Awarded to Fund New Treatments of Rare Diseases
A third of the new awards aim to accelerate cancer research, and another 25% of the new awards fund studies evaluating drug products for rare endocrine disorders.
China Withholding Deadly Flu Samples from U.S. Researchers
Americans have zero immunity against the deadly H7N9 flu, and China is refusing to share much-needed samples with U.S. Researchers hoping to combat a potential outbreak.
FDA Supports New Steps to Further Nicotine Replacement Therapy Research
Use of FDA-approved nicotine replacement therapy products may double the likelihood of a successful attempt to quit smoking.
Philanthropists Are Getting Behind a New Push for Government Science Funding
Only one in four Americans believes the U.S. government’s role in funding research is irreplaceable, according to a study by ScienceCounts.