Klearchos Papas, PhD, is leading a team of researchers that received a $2.7 million grant for clinical testing of a novel, oxygen-enabled, implantable pouch containing pancreatic cell clusters that produce insulin.

Experts, including Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, discuss the pros and cons of following the lead of Mexico and conforming to Arizona and Hawaii practices in eliminating daylight saving time.

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A Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation grant will fund clinical trials for an implantable device that could eliminate the need for glucose testing and insulin injections in the management of Type 1 diabetes.

Victoria Maizes, MD, is interviewed about topics including reports that the maker of Stanley cups uses lead in its manufacturing process.

Reishi mushrooms, popularized in part by the work of Andrew Weil, MD, can be used to strengthen the body's immune system.

Cynthia A Thomson PhD, RD, co-authored a study that found a telephone-based dietary intervention designed to improve bowel function was shown to be widely acceptable to participants who had surgery for rectal cancer.

A study led by Louis J. Magnotti, MD, found that school shootings have more than quadrupled over the past 53 years.

Experts including Michael Grandner, PhD, share tips for feeling well rested when the clock leaps forward by an hour for daylight saving time.

Janko Nikolich, MD, PhD, and the Aegis Consortium want to unite government agencies and experts in a mission to improve future pandemic responses.