A study finds that patients who enter information online about common infections get decent diagnoses from docs, although antibiotics may be overprescribed. Katherine Harmon reports.
Nov 28, 2012 | 2
Patients know that health care workers should wash their hands, but are are often reluctant to ask a doctor or nurse to lather up. Katherine Harmon reports
Nov 13, 2012 | 3
Just a couple of hours of physical activity each week adds years to average life expectancy. Katherine Harmon reports
Nov 6, 2012 | 3
A small study finds that sleep-deprived fat cells are less sensitive to insulin, a condition that often precedes diabetes. Katherine Harmon reports
Oct 16, 2012
Young adults at risk for getting a sexually acquired infection were more likely to use a condom if they followed a social media's sex education campaign. Katherine Harmon reports
Oct 12, 2012
Patients are more likely to follow doctors' orders if they have access to their notes. Katherine Harmon reports
Oct 3, 2012 | 2
Obese kids have higher cardiovascular risks as adults, and sugary beverages are stoking that obesity epidemic. Katherine Harmon reports
Sep 27, 2012 | 4
Making bad choices harder is actually the best way to help people get healthier, say public health experts. Katherine Harmon reports
Sep 20, 2012 | 4
This year has had the most recorded cases of West Nile virus on record in the U.S. Public health experts offer tips to avoid the virus. Katherine Harmon reports
Sep 11, 2012 | 1
Produce grown organically cuts pesticide use and the promotion of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. But nutrient levels appear similar to conventionally grown fruits and vegetables. Katherine Harmon reports
Sep 5, 2012 | 8
Being in good shape in your 30s through 50s not only increases life span but also improves quality of life for decades to come. Katherine Harmon reports
Aug 29, 2012 | 1
YES! Send me a free issue of Scientific American with no obligation to continue the subscription. If I like it, I will be billed for the one-year subscription.