Evidence bears out predictive model of pesticides in diet
While health-conscious individuals understand the benefits of eating fresh fruits and veggies, they may not be aware of the volume of pesticides they could be ingesting with their vitamin C and fiber...
Are dietary goals for sodium and potassium reasonable?
To reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, the World Health Organization recommends we consume no more than 2000 mg of sodium a day — less than a teaspoon of salt. At the same time, the WHO...
Molecular switch matures heart cells derived from stem cells
A molecular switch that seems to be essential for embryonic heart cells to grow into more mature, adult-like heart cells has been discovered. The discovery should help scientist better understand...
NCAA basketball players more prone to sudden cardiac death
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletes have a significantly higher incidence of sudden cardiac death than previously thought, especially among men, African Americans, and male...
First Alaska Track pediatric residents complete training
The Alaska Track of the UW-Seattle Children's pediatric residency program has graduated its first group of new physicians. The four young doctors had spent four months out of each of the past three...
In Russia, pediatric surgeon meets with fervor for robotics
John Meehan, a pioneer in pediatric robotic surgery, is used to speaking at medical conferences. But when he traveled to Russia in August for a meeting of pediatric surgeons, he was thrust into an...