Social Media and Body Dissatisfaction
Social media has become a big part of peoples’ lives, especially teenagers. Platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok are used by people all over […]
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$7.5 million redesign of CWE MetroLink Station completed
Washington University Medical Campus employees, students and visitors arriving and departing on trains at the Central West End MetroLink Station might be surprised to see […]
Read moreFrom ‘Physician Assistant’ to Medicare, Readers and Tweeters Mince No Words
Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full names. On […]
Read moreWhat is Apert Syndrome?
Apert syndrome (AS) is a genetic disorder that involves deformities in the skull, face, and limbs. Also known as acrocephalosyndactyly, it is characterized by craniosynostosis […]
Read moreDrug compound makes pancreatic cancer cells more vulnerable to chemo
Pancreatic cancer is extremely difficult to treat. By the time it is detected, the cancer often has reached an advanced stage, and patients usually do […]
Read moreThe Science Behind Hangovers
Everyone understands that excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages is not good for our health, despite this, most people across the world consume it. The science […]
Read moreWhat are the Health Effects of Exhaust Emissions?
Vehicle exhaust emissions are comprised of carbon dioxide, water vapor, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, particulate matter (PM), and various hydrocarbons, including polycyclic aromatic […]
Read moreCOVID-19 and Health Supplements
A deficiency in micronutrients including zinc, selenium, and vitamins A, D, and E have been shown to be deleterious during viral infections. Meanwhile, supplementation with […]
Read moreAfrican American breast cancer patients less likely to receive genetic counseling, testing
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have surveyed cancer doctors to identify differences in physician attitudes and beliefs that may contribute […]
Read moreCOVID-19 and Mouthwash
Mouthwashes are commonly prescribed by dentists to help fight against microbes that cause plaque in the oral cavity. It is also used as a preventative […]
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