This week, my family is headed to England to visit my in-laws. So once again, I find myself searching for the latest proven methods for coping with jet lag. [Read more…]
The science of avoiding jet lag, revisited
March 30, 2015 By Leave a Comment
What you need to know about rabies
March 25, 2015 By Leave a Comment
We have had a few warm days in Ithaca, and I can see some of the grass in our yard as the snow melts. Spring is on its way! Along with the warmer days comes a downside: rabies season. [Read more…]
More evidence challenges homeopathy
March 18, 2015 By 1 Comment
Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine based on the premise that “like cures like.” The idea is something that leads to disease symptoms in healthy people will cure similar symptoms in sick people. [Read more…]
New evidence about our confidence in medical care
March 13, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Every medical treatment comes with risks of side effects and adverse events, and also a chance that it simply won’t work. Because we are each unique individuals with slightly different biological make-ups, we each react differently to medical interventions. [Read more…]
The evidence on children and napping
March 10, 2015 By Leave a Comment
For most stay-at-home moms, naptime is a much-welcomed break during a hectic day. Personally, having 2 hours to myself every afternoon allows me to catch up on messages, start preparing dinner, do some cleaning, and generally enjoy quiet that is elusive when my young children are awake. [Read more…]
