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Cultural Competence: Addressing Racial Disparities In Healthcare

>> March 10, 2024

Racial disparities have existed in medicine throughout history. Research is finally starting to not only recognize these inequalities but create actionable plans to close the gaps. Our guests discuss sectors of healthcare and disease where racial disparities …

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Medical Notes: How Viagra Can Help Newborns, A Future Pill For Stress, And The Risks Of Getting Too Much Sleep

>> March 6, 2024

Viagra is having a rebrand in the medical community. Many newborns who run out of oxygen during pregnancy or birth develop brain damage. Most studies focus on how to prevent this occurrence, but new research in the Journal Of Pediatrics is one of the first …

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The Female Geniuses Throughout History You Need To Know About

>> March 3, 2024

If you’re asked to name a genius, who do you think of? Albert Einstein or Galileo may come to mind, but there’s a good chance you’re forgetting the brilliant women who deserve a spot at this table. In honor of Women’s History Month this March, our expert tells …

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How To Combat Medical Ignorance Of Rare Diseases

>> March 3, 2024

Having a rare disease means that not all doctors will know how to treat you. For Christyn Taylor’s daughter, who was diagnosed with pediatric pancreatitis at age 7, this meant countless physicians who either didn’t believe she had the condition or knew nothing …

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Medical Notes: Your Ancestors Are Making You Sick, Drinking Water May Be Causing Early Menopause, and How Movement Improves Memory

>> February 28, 2024

Can obesity treatment also help your brain? Experts estimate that in the next ten years, 50 percent of American adults will be diagnosed with obesity, a disease that’s been linked to dementia and cognitive impairment. Research in the Journal of Nutrition, …

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Why Science Says Kids Should Still Learn To Write In Cursive

>> February 25, 2024

In the age of cell phones and laptops, is handwriting obsolete? Our experts say that there’s still a great benefit for students to write their notes down with pen and paper. Even cursive has its benefits. They discuss the research that shows why elementary …

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Therapy For Twins: The Myth Of The ‘Perfect’ Twin Connection

>> February 25, 2024

Twins are thought to have a special bond – a built-in friend. But this idea can lead to resentment and harmful codependence if the two siblings never experience individuality. Dr. Joan A. Friedman, a twin expert, explains how parents can help foster a healthy …

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Medical Notes: 2024 Is The Year of Cancer, IBS May Be A Symptom of Something Worse, and Parkinson’s Disease Is Getting a Marketing Makeover

>> February 21, 2024

Will 2024 be the year of cancer? The American Cancer Society’s annual cancer statistics report estimates that the U.S. will have more than two million new cases this year. The trend is expected to include breast, kidney, and pancreatic cancers, and we’ll …

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Service Dogs Are In High Demand – Here’s How You Can Help

>> February 18, 2024

Service dogs have been used throughout history but were legally recognized by the US government in 1990. These animals can help people with physical challenges, like grocery shopping, and mental health struggles such as PTSD and anxiety. Our experts discuss …

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“Eat To Survive”: Why Americans Lack Proper Education About Nutrition

>> February 18, 2024

Many children in America are taught about nutrition through the USDA’s balanced food plate known as MyPlate. Unfortunately, these graphics don’t accurately portray a proper (and realistic) diet, which leaves many people feeling confused and frustrated. …

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Medical Notes: Why Grocery Taxes May Be Good For Us, The World’s First Partial Heart Transplant, and a New Treatment For Cancer

>> February 14, 2024

The world’s first partial heart transplant is inspiring hope In the Spring of 2022, surgeons performed the surgery on an infant who needed a valve replacement. The traditional method of using non-living valves would’ve required multiple, high-risk …

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Not So Rare: What’s Causing The Rise In Pediatric Kidney Stones?

>> February 11, 2024

While kidney stones have historically affected middle-aged men, an unusual population has been seeing a rise in cases – young girls. Dr. Greg Tasian, a pediatric urologist, has been researching the reason behind this rise. He explains what causes kidney stones …

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Cultural Competence: Addressing Racial Disparities In Healthcare

Medical Notes: How Viagra Can Help Newborns, A Future Pill For Stress, And The Risks Of Getting Too Much Sleep

The Female Geniuses Throughout History You Need To Know About

How To Combat Medical Ignorance Of Rare Diseases

Medical Notes: Your Ancestors Are Making You Sick, Drinking Water May Be Causing Early Menopause, and How Movement Improves Memory

Why Science Says Kids Should Still Learn To Write In Cursive

Therapy For Twins: The Myth Of The ‘Perfect’ Twin Connection

Medical Notes: 2024 Is The Year of Cancer, IBS May Be A Symptom of Something Worse, and Parkinson’s Disease Is Getting a Marketing Makeover

“Eat To Survive”: Why Americans Lack Proper Education About Nutrition

Medical Notes: Why Grocery Taxes May Be Good For Us, The World’s First Partial Heart Transplant, and a New Treatment For Cancer

Not So Rare: What’s Causing The Rise In Pediatric Kidney Stones?

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