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Medical Notes: How AI Is Ruining The Environment, The Secret To Battling Dry Skin, And Can An Eye Test Diagnose Mental Health Disorders?

>> January 29, 2025

AI is the future, but is it worth the health risks? New research out of the University Of California At Riverside reveals that the demands of computer processing increase levels of deadly air pollution. Scientists estimate it will cause more than one …

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The Last Lesson: A Conversation With My Dying Professor

>> January 27, 2025

Larry Baden has spent the last few years getting comfortable with dying. After being diagnosed with multiple systems atrophy, a rare and terminal brain disease, his body’s been progressively deteriorating. But as death becomes a bigger theme in his life, it …

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Medicine Is A Woman’s World: The History Of Apothecaries

>> January 26, 2025

Women used to be the main providers of medicinal remedies, so when did everything change? Why do we now take a trip to the pharmacy instead of across the street to a neighbor? Our expert explains the historical role women played in healing and how they were …

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Is The Secret To Living Only Found Within A Terminal Diagnosis?

>> January 26, 2025

Multiple systems atrophy is a rare and deadly brain disease that affects nearly every system in the body. While new research shows promise for the future, the cure won’t come in time to save Larry Baden, an MSA patient. He describes his experience living with …

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Medical Notes: How Caffeine Prevents Cancer, Reversing Heart Damage, And Your Guide To Dealing With The Winter Blues

>> January 22, 2025

Can heart failure be reversed? A new animal study in NPJ Regenerative Medicine shows that a new gene therapy can recover some cardiac function. It increases the amount of blood the heart can pump – dramatically improving survival rates. The scientists …

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Is The ‘Twin Connection’ Real?

>> January 19, 2025

Though we’ve been studying twins for more than a century, there’s so much still unknown about this phenomenon. Our expert discusses the facts, myths, and why the loss of a twin is often felt more deeply. Guest Information: Dr. Nancy Segal, …

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The Supplement Surge: Do We Need More Regulations?

>> January 19, 2025

The dietary supplement industry is huge, so you may be surprised to know that there’s very little FDA oversight for this category. In fact, most of its involvement comes after the products are already on the market. Our expert this week discusses the FDA’s …

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Medical Notes: A Cure For Nightmares, The Alcohol Myth, And How Cancer Hijacks Our Internal Clock

>> January 15, 2025

How cancer hijacks our internal clock. All of our cells are set to a specific time managed by the brain that tells them when to perform their functions. However, new research in Cancer Cell reveals that brain cancer takes advantage of this process. The …

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No Peace After Death: The Thousands Of Unclaimed Bodies In America

>> January 12, 2025

Millions of people die each year. And though many of us assume they’ll each be given a proper burial, the reality is much bleaker. Thousands of these bodies go unclaimed by family members and are left to the state. Our expert explains what happens to these …

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The Forever Child Pt.2: Do Parents Always Know Best?

>> January 12, 2025

This week we continue our deep dive into growth attenuation therapy. Our experts explain why parents may choose this path for their child, the gaps in care for people with profound disabilities, and how much of a voice the disabled community should have on …

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Medical Notes: How To Suppress Fear, Why Your Saliva Matters, And Why So Many Naloxone Prescriptions Are Unfilled

>> January 8, 2025

Are high prices a barrier to preventing overdoses? New research in the Journal Of The American Medical Association reveals that one in three naloxone prescriptions are not filled. Naloxone can reverse an overdose, but the increased out of pocket cost for …

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The Mandela Effect: How Do We All Share The Same False Memories?

>> January 5, 2025

Have you ever looked at Mr. Monopoly and swore he used to have a monocle? Though you’d be wrong, you’re also not alone. Researchers have been studying this phenomenon of shared false memories across society. Our experts explain the leading research and what …

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Medical Notes: How AI Is Ruining The Environment, The Secret To Battling Dry Skin, And Can An Eye Test Diagnose Mental Health Disorders?

The Last Lesson: A Conversation With My Dying Professor

Medicine Is A Woman’s World: The History Of Apothecaries

Is The Secret To Living Only Found Within A Terminal Diagnosis?

Medical Notes: How Caffeine Prevents Cancer, Reversing Heart Damage, And Your Guide To Dealing With The Winter Blues

Is The ‘Twin Connection’ Real?

The Supplement Surge: Do We Need More Regulations?

Medical Notes: A Cure For Nightmares, The Alcohol Myth, And How Cancer Hijacks Our Internal Clock

No Peace After Death: The Thousands Of Unclaimed Bodies In America

The Forever Child Pt.2: Do Parents Always Know Best?

Medical Notes: How To Suppress Fear, Why Your Saliva Matters, And Why So Many Naloxone Prescriptions Are Unfilled

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