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Medical Notes: How To Flush Out ‘Forever Chemicals’, Eat Fruit To Sleep Better, And Is Toothpaste Causing Your Allergies?

>> September 3, 2025

Toothpaste may be the cause of your child’s allergies. An antimicrobial chemical called Triclosan has been a staple ingredient in everyday products like mouthwash and clothing for decades. While its purpose is to reduce bacterial growth, research suggests …

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Radical Women: The History Of Breast Cancer In America

>> August 31, 2025

It’s no secret that October is the month of breast cancer awareness, but it wasn’t always this way. There was a time when speaking of cancer was taboo and women having any choice of how they were treated was even more strange. Our expert discusses the three …

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Short Kids Are Being Given Growth Hormones – Is It Safe?

>> August 31, 2025

Many parents begin to worry if their child is much shorter than classmates, and some go as far as to give growth hormone to their kids. However, it doesn’t make the significant difference that these families hope. Our experts explain when growth hormone is …

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Medical Notes: Why Kids Should Be Bilingual, Stopping The Spread Of Malaria, And Are Generic Drugs Dangerous?

>> August 27, 2025

Not all generic drugs are created equal. You may want to start paying attention to where your medications are manufactured, according to new research. A study published in The Journal Production And Operations Management has found that drugs coming out of …

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The Best Way To Protect Athletes From Overuse Injuries

>> August 24, 2025

Many young athletes are focusing on a single sport year-round, but new research shows this can lead to longer recovery times, higher re-injury rates, and more serious injuries. Our expert explains how this impacts the athletes’ careers later in life and …

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Facing Dementia: Early Detection And Advancements In Treatment

>> August 24, 2025

Dementia can be a scary diagnosis. And though it’s an umbrella term for many conditions, identifying the specific cause is crucial for effective treatment. While most cases aren’t curable, our expert explains how advances like new blood tests, medications, and …

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Medical Notes: The Best Alcohol For Minimal Hangovers, The Impact Of Color Additives, And Is One Brand Of Water Healthier Than The Rest?

>> August 20, 2025

Is your gut making you sick? Scientists have linked a type of gut bacteria to autoimmune diseases like lupus. Research in the journal Science Translational Medicine reveals that harmful bacteria found in the microbiome can travel out of the gut and into …

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Are Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Blame For Your Massive Health Bills?

>> August 17, 2025

Last week we discussed how PBMs operate within healthcare, including negotiating drug prices and operating clinical programs. And though PBMs are under increasing scrutiny from lawmakers and the FTC, experts argue that reform – not removal – is key to creating …

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Hormone Imbalances May Be Causing Your Mental And Physical Issues

>> August 17, 2025

Hormones regulate nearly every function in the body, yet their role in women’s health is often overlooked in conventional medicine. Misdiagnosis of hormone imbalances can lead to physical and emotional suffering. Our expert this week explains the proper …

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Medical Notes: The Anti-Aging Properties Of Psychedelic Mushrooms, How Sleep Is Linked To Migraines, And The Exercise-For-Happiness Myth.

>> August 13, 2025

You should sleep more to ease your headaches. Migraines can be debilitating – causing nausea, vomiting, and extreme pain. These patients have poor sleep quality, which could be worsening their headaches. Sleep deprivation reduces the brain’s ability to …

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PBM’s: The Invisible Influence Behind Modern Healthcare

>> August 10, 2025

Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBMs, play a powerful but often invisible role in U.S. healthcare. While they’re often blamed for rising drug costs, recent research suggests the real culprit may be drug manufacturers and patent protections. Our experts explain …

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Not All Anxiety Is The Same – And Neither Are The Solutions

>> August 10, 2025

Cognitive neuroscientist Resh Gupta argues that anxiety isn’t a one-size-fits-all condition, but a spectrum of experiences that affect cognitive control in different ways. Her research explores how specific types of anxiety can be treated more effectively with …

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Medical Notes: How To Flush Out ‘Forever Chemicals’, Eat Fruit To Sleep Better, And Is Toothpaste Causing Your Allergies?

Radical Women: The History Of Breast Cancer In America

Short Kids Are Being Given Growth Hormones – Is It Safe?

Medical Notes: Why Kids Should Be Bilingual, Stopping The Spread Of Malaria, And Are Generic Drugs Dangerous?

The Best Way To Protect Athletes From Overuse Injuries

Medical Notes: The Best Alcohol For Minimal Hangovers, The Impact Of Color Additives, And Is One Brand Of Water Healthier Than The Rest?

Are Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Blame For Your Massive Health Bills?

Hormone Imbalances May Be Causing Your Mental And Physical Issues

Medical Notes: The Anti-Aging Properties Of Psychedelic Mushrooms, How Sleep Is Linked To Migraines, And The Exercise-For-Happiness Myth.

PBM’s: The Invisible Influence Behind Modern Healthcare

Not All Anxiety Is The Same – And Neither Are The Solutions

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