A recent Public Library of Science study revealed that increased sugar in a populations food supply was linked to higher diabetes rates independent of rates of obesity. The study looked at sugar availability and medical data from 175 countries over the past ten years. They found that high sugar levels can cause diabetes, irrespective of […]
Law Professor Suing Over Broken Heel
A George Washington Law School professor is suing the University of Denver for more than $100,000 for damages associated with a broken heel she suffered while accepting an award on their campus in 2011. In the lawsuit, Dinah Shelton claims that she broke her heel after stepping off a podium platform that was “unreasonably small […]
Steven Schwaitzberg: A Universal Translator for Surgeons
Note: This is a guest blog by Bowei “Lulu” Song As a pre-med student majoring in Biochemistry and Psychology at the University of Minnesota, College of Biological Sciences, it is a dream of mine to become a surgeon. My passion for surgery was truly ignited when my mentor, Dr. Silverman, first brought me into the […]
Diagnosing Pierre Garcon’s Foot Injury
Washington Redskins receiver Pierre Garcon was plagued by a nagging foot injury throughout the 2012 season, but he has decided to forgo offseason surgery as doctors have determined that his plantar plate should heal with adequate rest. Garcon originally felt pain in his right foot during training camp, but he played through it. The injury […]
Skechers Shape-Ups Promote Toned Legs, Ankle Instability
Skechers Shape-ups have become more popular in recent years as people look for ways to get in shape without the hitting the gym, but new reports about the toning shoes suggest they may do more harm than good. Shape-Ups have a unique “rocker” design that forces the legs to work different muscle groups, which promotes […]
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