December 17, 2002

Stress' effect on the immune system is real

A fascinating article in the NYT about what scientists are discovering about the real connection between stress and disease. People have known about the connection for a long time, but only now are researchers able to prove the connection, and, more importantly, understand the mechanisms that control it. If I was going to medical school today, I would study endocrinology -- that seems to be a field that is just now coming into its own.

Posted by Geodog at December 17, 2002 11:52 PM | TrackBack
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