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“We’re Reading Their Minds”: Decoding The Brain To Reverse Paralysis

>> October 20, 2024

Scientists have been perfecting a technology that gives mobility back to people with paralysis. The system bypasses the injured part of the brain to send signals down into the body. Our expert explains how he created this technology, the success it’s had thus …

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Medical Notes: How To Remove Plastic From Water, The Magic Of Bleu Cheese, And Why Childhood Anxiety Is On The Rise

>> October 16, 2024

Are you tired of drinking plastic? Nanoplastics have gained attention as a rising health threat. They’ve infiltrated so many parts of our world that it’s hard to get away from them. Thankfully, researchers have developed a new method that removes more than …

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The Conception Crisis: How To Fix Male Infertility

>> October 13, 2024

Infertility can be difficult to talk about, but to find a solution, you first have to know the cause. Though society tends to only look at women’s health, men are just as likely to create fertility issues. Thankfully, our expert reveals the most common causes …

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Drugs Aren’t The Answer: Rethinking Health And Healing Within Medicine

>> October 13, 2024

Between painkillers and diet pills, doctors can write a prescription for nearly any ailment. However, throwing drugs at the problem isn’t fixing the root cause. Our experts explain the role of integrative medicine and how complimentary therapies, like …

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Medical Notes: How To Store Body Fat More Effectively, The Power Of Hope, And The Blood Test That Diagnoses Brain Cancer

>> October 9, 2024

We’re diagnosing brain cancer quicker than ever before. Glioblastoma is a fast-growing, incurable tumor with an average survival rate of 12 to 18 months. Every moment counts for these patients, and scientists have now created a device that can diagnose the …

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How Poor Healthcare In Prison Affects You And The Rest Of America

>> October 6, 2024

Prison inmates don’t have insurance, so how do they receive healthcare? The process is much different from the rest of the country, but it’s not a free ride for patients. Our expert discusses the obstacles many prisoners face when in need of medical …

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The Flexner Report: The Necessary But Shameful Past Of Medicine

>> October 6, 2024

Today’s medical schools are demanding and intensive, but that’s a relatively new development. Before medical schools were prestigious, many were underfunded and unable to uphold the expected academic standards. Our expert explains how one report changed the …

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Medical Notes: How Music Can Alter Memories, Bacteria May Cause Mental Illness, And The Decline Of Teen Drug Abuse

>> October 2, 2024

Can listening to music change our past? While it won’t allow us to physically go back in time, a new study shows that it can help us change our feelings about previous experiences. Using brain imaging, researchers were able to see how music altered the …

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From Heroic Medicine To Herbalism – The History Of Medicine In America

>> September 29, 2024

Modern medicine is rapidly evolving, but in order to appreciate what we have today, we must look back at how we got here. There were various methods battling for recognition – traditional, folk, homeopathy, herbal, and many more. Our experts explain exactly …

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Becoming The Disorder: How A Misdiagnosis Changed One Woman’s Life

>> September 29, 2024

Sarah Fay has battled with misdiagnoses since she was a young girl. It wasn’t until well into adulthood that she decided to take control of her life instead of simply agreeing with the doctors who’d been getting it wrong for years. Fay explains the steps she …

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Medical Notes: How The Food Industry Exploits Additive Loopholes, The Medical Magic Of Fish Oil, And Why You Should Cry More Often

>> September 25, 2024

Some food additives are extremely harmful, so why are they allowed in our products? The FDA regulates the American food supply, but new research shows that it’s more hands-off when it comes to certain ingredients. A study in The American Journal Of Public …

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A Promising Treatment For Spinal Cord Injuries

>> September 22, 2024

Hundreds of thousands of Americans have a spinal cord injury that’s impacting their mobility and daily living. So far, there hasn’t been an effective treatment that repairs nerve connections and muscle function. However, our expert discusses a new option that, …

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“We’re Reading Their Minds”: Decoding The Brain To Reverse Paralysis

Medical Notes: How To Remove Plastic From Water, The Magic Of Bleu Cheese, And Why Childhood Anxiety Is On The Rise

The Conception Crisis: How To Fix Male Infertility

Drugs Aren’t The Answer: Rethinking Health And Healing Within Medicine

Medical Notes: How To Store Body Fat More Effectively, The Power Of Hope, And The Blood Test That Diagnoses Brain Cancer

How Poor Healthcare In Prison Affects You And The Rest Of America

The Flexner Report: The Necessary But Shameful Past Of Medicine

Medical Notes: How Music Can Alter Memories, Bacteria May Cause Mental Illness, And The Decline Of Teen Drug Abuse

From Heroic Medicine To Herbalism – The History Of Medicine In America

Becoming The Disorder: How A Misdiagnosis Changed One Woman’s Life

Medical Notes: How The Food Industry Exploits Additive Loopholes, The Medical Magic Of Fish Oil, And Why You Should Cry More Often

A Promising Treatment For Spinal Cord Injuries

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