It permeates everyday life. Yet the understanding of advances in biomedical science is limited at best. Few people make the connection that biomedical science is medicine and that biomedical scientists are working today for the medicine of tomorrow. Our weekly five-hundred word newspaper column and two-minute radio show provide insights into a broad range of biomedical science topics. Medical Discovery News is dedicated to explaining discoveries in biomedical research and their promise for the future of medicine.
Each release is designed to stimulate listeners to think, question and appreciate how science affects their health as well as that of the rest of the world. We also delve into significant biomedical discoveries and portray how science (or the lack of it) has impacted health throughout history.
About one in seven people suffer from migraines. When this happens, the intense pulsing or throbbing pain can last for hours and some people even vomit. People have found relief through a variety of drugs and methods such as avoiding stress, bright or flashing lights, and certain foods...More »
I’ll bet most people don’t realize that when you breathe through your nose, you do so more from one nostril than the other and your body knows to switch to the other nostril every few hours. I had no idea. I’m only aware of any difference in my nostrils when I’m congested!... More »
We already wear devices that track our activity levels, sleep, and heart rate. But how about, what you eat? A device so small that it can be stuck to our teeth can report on chemicals it comes in contact with, salt, sugar, fats, alcohol and even tobacco smoke. It then wirelessly transmits that information to our phones... More »
