Kathy Jean Schultz

Kathy Jean Schultz is a freelance medical science writer. Her work covers the use of stem cells to reverse blindness, prostate cancer treatment, other medical innovations and addiction issues. She is a member of the National Association of Science Writers and the Association of Health Care Journalists.

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Ex-Opioid Addict at Harvard Says We’re Wrong About Addiction

Peter Grinspoon went to rehab for his opioid addiction—and realized that current faith-based abstinence programs often lack scientific research.

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JUST ONE MORE NO MORE

The ‘Human Hunger Hormone’ Might Cure Alcoholism

Adapting ghrelin, the hormone that makes us want more French fries, could help some people to quell their hunger signals. Could it also curb cravings for alcohol?

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The Surprising Way Fracking Could Illuminate Heart Health

As an energy source, it’s controversial. But as a way to understand plaque and heart disease, fracking could be medicine’s most promising bet yet.

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Platypus Venom Could Treat Diabetes

The ocean’s creatures hold secrets to some of today’s biggest medical mysteries.

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SPEARHEADING A REVOLUTION

Remote-Controlled Nanospears Will Attack Cancer Cells

Unlike ancient spears that delivered injury or death, nanospears deliver potentially life-saving genetic treatment.

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