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“We Don’t Bleed Salt”: Exposing The Industry-Wide Flaw In Tampon Testing

>> May 26, 2024

Though tampons were originally used by soldiers to plug bleeding wounds, the product is now essential for many women during their periods. But you may be surprised to learn that tampons aren’t tested with blood, but a saltwater solution. Our expert reveals how …

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Medical Notes: Curing Your Diabetes, the Cicada Invasion, and How Coal Trains Are Ruining Communities

>> May 22, 2024

Why the coal industry needs a new transportation model Coal powers about 40 percent of the world’s energy, but a new study published in Environmental Research has revealed the impact of coal train pollution. The trains produce microscopic particles that can …

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Sick And Desperate: How GoFundMe Exposes America’s Failing Health System

>> May 19, 2024

Medical crowdfunding allows strangers to donate to someone’s kidney surgery or next insulin purchase. It’s a great opportunity for a community to lift each other up, but should people have to resort to asking strangers for money for their health issues? Our …

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Climate Change Will Cause Forced Migration – Are You Vulnerable?

>> May 19, 2024

Climate change affects everything from economics and environment to global policy and crime levels. Recent reports on the drastic weather changes may make it seem irreversible, but nothing’s set in stone. Our experts discuss what the future will look like if …

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Medical Notes: The Foolproof Way To Remember Names, Increasing Diversity In Stem Programs, And What’s Causing The Rise Of Measles

>> May 15, 2024

Should you be worried about measles? Cases of this highly contagious and deadly disease have already exceeded 2023 numbers. The CDC reports that most are linked to unvaccinated travelers and could be driven by an increase in cases in the European union. …

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The Nursing Home Shortage Is Going To Leave Many Of Us Without Care

>> May 12, 2024

The ongoing nursing home shortage was only made worse by the pandemic – and still hasn’t recovered. In fact, Dr. Michael Barnett, associate professor of health policy and management, doesn’t think it can unless industry-wide changes are made. He offers …

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‘They’d Rather Go Back To Combat’: Men Facing Their Military Sexual Trauma

>> May 12, 2024

One in fifty male veterans report having experienced military sexual trauma (MST), but not much research has been done around the best treatment to help these men heal. Dr. Jonathan Yahalom, a psychologist, explains how MST symptoms feed into the lack of …

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Medical Notes: Science Has Created Artificial Ovaries, AI Can Diagnose Breast Cancer, and Why ‘Baby Talk’ Can Make Your Kid Smarter

>> May 8, 2024

How AI is helping catch breast cancer Scientists have created an algorithm that can identify normal mammograms from high-risk ones. Their study, published in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence, uses a simulation to show that this program can relieve …

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The New Therapy That’ll Give Some Patients A “Cure For Their Cancer”

>> May 5, 2024

The FDA recently approved a new cancer therapy that’s been shrinking tumors to the point that they’re undetectable. TIL therapy strengthens the body’s natural defenses against cancer and is showing incredible results. Our expert explains how this treatment is …

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Learn The Skills That Can Take Your Career To The Next Level

>> May 5, 2024

Some people naturally have that it factor where it seems like they’re in control of any situation. Thankfully, our experts have broken this coveted trait down into various micro skills that can be learned and practiced. Their tips are valuable for both …

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Medical Notes: The Miracle of Synthetic Blood, How Having a Choice Increases Vaccine Acceptance, and Why Warm Winters Worsen Allergy Season

>> May 1, 2024

Do you know your blood type? It might not matter anymore thanks to new research published in Science Translational Medicine. Scientists have created synthetic platelets, which are small cell fragments in our blood that form clots and stop bleeding. Many …

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The New Guidelines That’ve Completely Changed Concussion Treatment

>> April 28, 2024

The brain is a tricky organ, which is why new research often contradicts old treatment methods. For concussions, the most recent recommendations are a complete 180 from what we previously thought. Our expert explains the new protocols and answers the age-old …

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“We Don’t Bleed Salt”: Exposing The Industry-Wide Flaw In Tampon Testing

Medical Notes: Curing Your Diabetes, the Cicada Invasion, and How Coal Trains Are Ruining Communities

Sick And Desperate: How GoFundMe Exposes America’s Failing Health System

Climate Change Will Cause Forced Migration – Are You Vulnerable?

Medical Notes: The Foolproof Way To Remember Names, Increasing Diversity In Stem Programs, And What’s Causing The Rise Of Measles

‘They’d Rather Go Back To Combat’: Men Facing Their Military Sexual Trauma

Medical Notes: Science Has Created Artificial Ovaries, AI Can Diagnose Breast Cancer, and Why ‘Baby Talk’ Can Make Your Kid Smarter

The New Therapy That’ll Give Some Patients A “Cure For Their Cancer”

Learn The Skills That Can Take Your Career To The Next Level

Medical Notes: The Miracle of Synthetic Blood, How Having a Choice Increases Vaccine Acceptance, and Why Warm Winters Worsen Allergy Season

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