Disease

Inside of our body cells are tiny little organs ("organelles") called mitochondria that serve as miniature power plants. They provide the energy necessary for metabolism to occur and our bodies to function.

Vascular surgeons have an intimate acquaintance with diabetes and its complications.

To project military, cultural, and economic power, the ancient Romans relied on a technology that we often take for granted today: roads.

A summary of an article on surgical deaths caught my eye because it claimed that most surgical deaths occurred after surgery. Duh!

Sam Telford, Tufts University

One leg of the three-legged stool of medical advice is exercise. The other two, watch what you eat, it’s variant, watch between-meal treats, and make sure you get the right amount of sleep.

Not all worrisome infectious diseases target humans. Some target animals, and the consequences can be devastating.

Chest x-rays are the most common imaging study performed; they serve mostly as a screening tool. Could they act as a crystal ball for our future health?

Imagine you’re a firefighter trying to prevent a house from burning to the ground. After many hours of hard work, you’ve rescued the family, saved their pet chinchilla, and extinguished every visible ember—a job well done.

By Lone Simonsen and Maarten van Wijhe