The small intestine is not easy to examine. X-rays, MRIs and ultrasound images provide snapshots but each suffers limitations.   The average human small intestine is roughly 23 feet long and 1…

46 years ago, an idea was introduced that the first eggs produced in a female's fetal stage tend to have better connections or "crossovers" between chromosomes and that, as the woman ages and…

25 percent of people who look obese are metabolically healthy and don't have a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, even though obesity is a major risk factor for diabetes. A study finds a…

Though strange fads like the blood type diet, going gluten-free or going vegetarian are clearly gimmicks, when your body is in a rut, it helps to change it up a little. Just like exercise, if you do…

In Switzerland, 7,000 to 8,000 persons each year fall ill with a campylobacter infection, making it the most frequent bacterial disease transmitted through food. A new study found that meat fondue…

You know why soup tastes good - and your dogs love it too. It's bone marrow fat. Now it may be healthier to eat delicious. A study has found that the fat tissue in bone marrow is a significant source…

I am fortunate enough to own a small cottage on Fire Island. The island is a barrier beach, located about five miles off the south shore of Long Island. It is a wonderful, unique place. There are no…

There's a reason scare journalism is so popular - people respond to it. If you ask most people why they should use sunscreen, they will tell you it prevents skin cancer, though humanity survived…

Generally, people on the autism spectrum tend to be personally cautious and socially withdrawn. As you would expect, previous research shows that people with autism tend to have low rates of…

In a recent study, researchers at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center used video observation to assess  anesthesia provider hand hygiene compliance. They observed an average of 149 hand hygiene…