http://discovermagazine.com Science, Technology, and The Future http://discovermagazine.com/2008/jan/the-moral-of-the-zetia-story LDL is only called bad cholesterol because we call it that. Dr. Robert W. Lash 2008-01-24T07:07:00Z Web Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/jan/further-proof-exercising-is-more-important-than-dieting New research suggests that being out of shape will kill you faster than being overweight. Upshot: The treadmill and General Mills can both be your best friends. Dr. Robert W. Lash 2008-01-24T05:19:34Z Web Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/jan/fish-oil-and-spice-and-everything-nice Can dietary supplements help treat diabetes? Yes. And no. Dr. Robert W. Lash 2008-01-14T05:02:07Z Web Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/jan/01_07_the-new-anticancer-weapon-fetal-cells Women who have children have much lower rates of breast cancer. Why? Chimeral cells from the fetus sometimes persist in the mother's body and may destroy cancer cells. Dr. Robert W. Lash 2008-01-08T11:22:44Z Web Article http://discovermagazine.com/2007/oct/the-legend-of-green-tea-keeps-a-growin The elixir may help treat diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Dr. Robert Lash 2008-01-07T12:18:20Z Web Article http://discovermagazine.com/2007/oct/blood-banks-need-a-dose-of-viagra The famous erection drug works by releasing nitric oxide inside the penis. Transfused blood is deficient in that same chemical. Dr. Robert Lash 2007-10-30T06:43:31Z Web Article http://discovermagazine.com/2007/oct/best-news-in-50-years-for-schizophrenics For 50 years, scientists have focused on dopamine-related drugs to treat schizophrenia. It never worked all that well. Now a new class of chemicals shows promise for revolutionizing treatment of the disorder. Dr. Robert Lash 2008-04-01T12:25:00Z Web Article http://discovermagazine.com/2007/oct/small-genetic-differences-huge-health-problems Genomics takes the first step toward curing the toughest diseases. Dr. Robert W. Lash 2007-10-24T06:03:14Z Web Article http://discovermagazine.com/2007/sep/teflon-ized-frog-chemical-could-save-you-from-disease By capping a protein molecule with fluorine, researchers may produce a suite of next-gen antibiotics. Teflon—the inspiration for the fluorine coat—makes the assist. Dr. Robert W. Lash 2007-10-02T09:21:45Z Web Article http://discovermagazine.com/2007/sep/girls-gone-boys-gone-wild Removing a mouse's pheromone detector can seriously mess with its gender identity: males turn bisexual and wimpy while females turn aggressive and humpy. Dr. Robert W. Lash 2007-10-02T09:22:32Z Web Article http://discovermagazine.com/2007/aug/a-yogurt-a-day-keeps-the-runs-away A bona fide medical study suggests that Dannon might actually be right in promoting Actimel: Good bacteria can help set straight an ailing gut. Dr. Robert W. Lash 2007-09-10T10:17:11Z Web Article http://discovermagazine.com/2007/jul/health-trends-alternatives-for-people-who-are-anti-antidepressants The drugs' safety and efficacy are routinely questioned. 2007-08-23T08:27:32Z Web Article http://discovermagazine.com/2007/jul/can-we-prevent-alzheimer2019s-disease Research has clues but no answers yet. Robert W. Lash, M.D. 2007-07-30T11:11:45Z Web Article http://discovermagazine.com/2007/jul/chronic-distress-and-mental-health Another great reason to avoid chronic distress. Robert W. Lash, M.D. 2007-07-24T05:48:30Z Web Article http://discovermagazine.com/2007/jul/health-faqs-toned-bones Nutrients can keep your osteo- free of -porosis. Robert W. Lash, M.D. 2007-07-12T11:10:47Z Web Article