Bad Medicine

Christopher Wanjek is the author of the health books "Bad Medicine" and "Food At Work" and the novel "Hey, Einstein!" a comical nature-versus-nurture tale about raising clones of Albert Einstein in less-than-ideal settings. His column, Bad Medicine, appears regularly on LiveScience.

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Why You May Not Have to Finish All Your Antibiotics

July 26, 2017 | Article

The mantra to "complete the course" for antibiotics is wrong and possibly dangerous, scientists say.
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How 'Bad' Gut Bacteria Can Change Their Evil Ways

July 21, 2017 | Article

The idea that gut bacteria can either be "good" or "bad" may not tell the whole story.
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Who Would Win a Human-vs.-Chimp Wrestling Match?

June 26, 2017 | Article

In the most detailed study to date comparing the muscles of chimps and humans, researchers found that chimps are 1.35 times more powerful than people.
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Doctors Want Sugar and 'Cancer-Causing' Foods Out of Hospitals

June 19, 2017 | Article

The AMA is taking aim at hospitals with a policy recommendation encouraging healthier food and drink options for patients, visitors and staff.
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Chronic Pain May Stem from Pain Receptors in Hiding

May 31, 2017 | Article

Scientists find that pain receptors can hide inside cells; but they can still find them and deactivate them, which may lead to better pain medication.
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3D-Printed 'Eyes' Could Help Blind Children's Faces Grow Naturally

May 11, 2017 | Article

Researchers used a 3D printer to create eye-like structures to help the faces of kids who are missing eyes to grow naturally and symmetrically.
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Robot Completes Delicate Eye Surgery in First

May 08, 2017 | Article

The first robotic surgical technique for the eye brings great precision and safety to a delicate surgery on the retina.
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How Bright Lights May Help Wake Patients from a Coma

April 19, 2017 | Article

Could encouraging a natural circadian rhythm help comatose patients awaken? A small study says yes.
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Why Breathing Deeply Helps You Calm Down

March 30, 2017 | Article

The brain center that links breathing and calmness has been found.
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How Fast Will Your Brain Age? Scientists Identify Key Gene

March 15, 2017 | Article

Scientists have found that a gene called TMEM106B controls how fast the brain ages and helps protect against dementia.
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