Health
HIV: Searching For a Cure
As we approach World AIDS Day, QUEST's Andrea Kissack talks with one of the world's top HIV/AIDS researchers about progress in the search to find a cure.
Audio Report on Nov 24, 2011 by Andrea Kissack from QUEST Northern California
Exoskeletons Walk Forward
An exoskeleton suit may seem like science fiction, turning ordinary humans into super heroes, but wearable robots are moving forward into reality.
Video on Nov 15, 2011 by Chris Bauer from QUEST Northern California
Growing Skin
Biomedical researchers are investigating ways to 'grow' new skin in hopes that healing burns can be quicker, safer and more complete.
Video on Nov 15, 2011 by Perry Stoner from QUEST Nebraska
The Twinsburg John Doe: Forensic Reconstruction
The Twinsburg John Doe case is an especially tough one, and the Summit County Police Department and the Medical Examiner’s office need help identifying this man. No dental records have been found that match his teeth. I hope my facial reconstruction will jog someone’s memory, and that he will be recognized. Background for Twinsburg Case [...]
Post on Nov 09, 2011 by Linda Spurlock from QUEST Ohio
Science on the SPOT: Resurrecting the Dead
QUEST travels to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History to meet Linda Spurlock, an anatomist and forensic reconstruction artist who uses clay to re-construct the faces of ancient humans in order to show what they looked like when alive. She also sketches more recently deceased people using only their remains in order to help police solve crimes.
Video on Nov 09, 2011 by Toivo Motter from QUEST Ohio
From Swords to Test Tubes: The Million Veteran Program
A massive database like what the VA is building would allow scientists to compare thousands of anonymous medical records with just a few keystrokes, to study conditions such as cancer and PTSD.
Audio Report on Nov 04, 2011 by Amy Standen from QUEST Northern California
Vitamin E Supplements Increase Prostate Cancer Risk
400 IU of vitamin E daily increases risk of prostate cancer by 17%.
Post on Oct 14, 2011 by Darya Pino from QUEST Northern California
Tobacco Industry Refused To Reduce Radioactivity In Cigarettes In Order To Maintain Addictive Potential
Reducing radioactivity in tobacco would have also lowered the strength of nicotine, so the tobacco industry ignored it.
Post on Sep 30, 2011 by Darya Pino from QUEST Northern California
Michael Pollan Says Health Insurance Interests May Be Our Best Chance In Political Food Fight
With the passing of Obama’s Patient Protection Act and Affordable Care Act, insurance and government agencies can no longer neglect individuals with preventable, diet-related chronic diseases.
Post on Sep 16, 2011 by Darya Pino from QUEST Northern California
Sidelined: Sports Concussions
Studying the effects of a concussion at its source, inside the brain, is no easy feat. Says Dr. Geoffrey Manley, Chief of Neurosurgery at San Francisco General Hospital, "What we’re dealing with is one of the most complicated injuries in the most complicated organ in the body."
Video on Sep 06, 2011 by Sheraz Sadiq from QUEST Northern California
Sexual Satisfaction Linked To Successful Aging
Though aging was associated with an expected decline in physical health and sexual frequency, overall sexual satisfaction did not decline with age.
Post on Sep 02, 2011 by Darya Pino from QUEST Northern California
Medical Meditation
One book that caught my attention recently is, "Transcendence" by Norman E. Rosenthal. M.D., which highlights Transcendental Meditation from a medical viewpoint.
Post on Sep 01, 2011 by Cat from QUEST Northern California
Unhealthy Lifestyle Linked To Increased Dementia Risk
High blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and smoking are linked to more rapid cognitive decline.
Post on Aug 05, 2011 by Darya Pino from QUEST Northern California
Attached: Uncovering the Differing Styles of Intimacy
In May, I went to a "Down to a Science" Café. The topic was "Attached: The Science of Romantic Relationships." I was greatly intrigued after seeing Heller talk and I set out to buy the book.
Post on Aug 04, 2011 by Cat from QUEST Northern California
Millie Hughes-Fulford: Scientist in Space
As the space shuttle program comes to an end, QUEST profiles Marin County former astronaut Millie Hughes-Fulford.
Video on Jul 26, 2011 by Gabriela Quirós from QUEST Northern California
New Study Suggests Autism More Tightly Linked To Environment Than Genetics
The scientists estimate that environmental factors common to twins explains 55% of susceptibility to autism, whereas genetics accounts for only 37%.
Post on Jul 22, 2011 by Darya Pino from QUEST Northern California
Meditation May Enhance the Strength of Neural Networks
Meditation is associated with stronger connections between brain regions.
Post on Jul 15, 2011 by Darya Pino from QUEST Northern California
Science on the SPOT: Journey of the San Francisco Bay Trail
A dedicated group of outdoor lovers and trail planners is working to build a 500-mile trail around San Francisco Bay. Come along as QUEST hikes and bikes the newest section.
Video on Jul 12, 2011 by Gabriela Quirós from QUEST Northern California
Diet Sodas May Not Be As Harmless As You Think
People who regularly drank diet soda showed an increase in waist circumference of 70% compared to those who did not drink diet soda.
Post on Jul 01, 2011 by Darya Pino
Color Evolution in Nudibranchs
Dr. Rebecca Johnson, postdoctoral researcher from the California Academy of Sciences, tells why nudibranchs evolved to have such beautiful and brilliant color patterns to aid in their defense.
Post on Jun 22, 2011 by Kim Vincent
