What Do We Know about the Brain Cancer Plaguing Sen. John McCain?
An oncology expert discusses treatment options for aggressive glioblastoma
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Why the Most Powerful Treatment for Diabetes Turns Out to Be Surgery
Surgery that shortens intestines gets rid of the illness, and new evidence shows the gut—not simply insulin—may be responsible
5 Things to Know about the Experimental Therapy for Charlie Gard
The British baby has a rare, lethal disease
Do Probiotics Really Work?
Although certain bacteria help treat some gut disorders, they have no known benefits for healthy people
Bacteria Might Share the Blame for Eczema
In patients with severe eczema, Staphylococcus aureus strains dominated the skin microbe population—suggesting that certain types of bacteria could worsen eczema flares. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Are You a Magnet for Mosquitoes?
Researchers are studying the way twins smell for clues about the genetic basis of insect appeal
Freeze-Dried Placenta Pills Linked to Newborn's Dangerous Bacterial Infection
Some celebrities take such therapies, claiming health benefits
Fetal Immune System Active by Second Trimester
New understanding may help reveal some causes of miscarriage
Why Do Allergies Make You Sneeze?
Do you suffer from allergies? Follow the dendritic cell and the entire Scientific American Allergy Orchestra to discover how allergens from pollen to pet dander can change the body's tune.
Wanted: More Data, the Dirtier the Better
The computational immunologist Purvesh Khatri embraces messy data as a way to capture the messiness of disease. As a result, he’s making elusive genomic discoveries
Is Protein Powder Safe During Pregnancy?
Is it OK to use protein powder when you're pregant? Find out how much protein you and your baby need, what the best sources are, and how to make sure you're getting enough
Pros and Cons of the Whole30 Challenge
The Whole30 nutrition challenge is wildly popular. But can it really deliver on its promises? Nutrition Diva examines the pros, cons, and alternatives
The Gestation Equation: Testing Babies' Genes
Journalist Bonnie Rochman talks about her new Scientific American/Farrar, Straus and Giroux book, The Gene Machine: How Genetic Technologies Are Changing the Way We Have Kids—and the Kids We Have.
Electric Brain Stimulation Offers Binge-Eating Clue
A neural circuit seems to control compulsive food consumption
How Do the Chemicals in Sunscreen Protect Our Skin from Damage?
Recognition of the risks posed by UV rays has motivated scientists to study what’s going on in our cells when they’re in the sun—and devise modern ways to ward off that damage
Want to Lose Weight? What You Need to Know about Eating and Exercise
Two decades of research confirm that weight loss is about burning more calories than you consume—but what you eat is more important than how much you exercise
Drop in Cases of Zika Threatens Large-Scale Trials
Dwindling infection rate makes reliable data hard to gather
Fitness Bands Fail on Calorie Counts
Activity trackers accurately reckon heart rate—but they're way off in estimates of energy expenditure. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Chocolate Linked to Decreased Risk of Irregular Heart Rhythm
People who ate cocoa one to three times a month less likely to be diagnosed with atrial fibrillation
FDA Clears First Cancer Drug Based on Genetics of Disease, Not Tumor Location
Diseases with these traits occur throughout the body
