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Being A Good Patient Takes Work: How To Feel Empowered At The Hospital

>> January 7, 2024

We, as patients, are making more decisions about our health than ever before. From which brand of medicine we want to which supplements we take, a lot of the choices depend on being a smart consumer. Our expert reveals why this is a double-edged sword and how …

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Medical Notes: The Hidden Risk Of Pregnancy, How Traffic Is Ruining Your Health, And Is Smoking Cannabis Safe For The Elderly?

>> January 3, 2024

New research reveals the hidden risk of pregnancy. A paper published in Diabetes Research And Clinical Practice shows that women who’ve had gestational diabetes or hypertension are at risk for major heart conditions. Even just one occurrence can double or …

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“They’re Actively Trying To Die”: Inside The Mind Of A Trauma Surgeon

>> December 31, 2023

With the constant stress and chaos of emergency rooms, how do doctors keep a clear head to make life or death decisions? Dr. Stephen Cohn has been a trauma surgeon for more than 40 years. He takes us through a day-in-the-life, giving us an inside look at the …

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If You Have A Brain, You’re At Risk For A Seizure – Let’s Talk About It

>> December 31, 2023

While seizures are more common in very young and old age groups, they can happen to anyone. Our experts break down what causes seizures, who is a candidate for brain surgery, and why cannabis is becoming a popular treatment option. Guest …

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Medical Notes: Why We Need To Monitor Our Salt Use, How To Protect Babies From HIV, and Racial Bias in Medical Technology

>> December 27, 2023

How can we save babies born with HIV? Experts estimate that about 1.5 million children have HIV around the world. Standard treatments of anti-retroviral therapy start when kids are two to three months old. However, new research published in The Lancet HIV …

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“No Smoke Is Good Smoke” How Vaping Is Increasing Cases Of COPD

>> December 24, 2023

COPD is a silent killer – but it doesn’t have to be. Smoking cigarettes and vaping are among the main causes of the lung disease, but manufacturing plants and air pollution can make even the healthiest person sick. Our experts explain ways to reduce your risk …

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Minute By Minute: Everything You Need To Know About Stroke Prevention

>> December 24, 2023

Nearly 800,000 Americans have a stroke each year, so make sure you know how to help if your loved one has a sudden attack. Our experts give you the tools to know the signs, symptoms, and actions you can take to save a life. Remember to BE FAST, every minute …

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Medical Notes: Why Women Should Eat More Produce, Better Healthcare For Veterans, And How Movement Helps Kids Learn

>> December 20, 2023

We can catch food allergies sooner than ever before. Since blood tests have high rates of false positives, the current standard for diagnosing a food allergy is consuming the product in front of a physician. However, a study in the Journal Of Clinical …

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Is Science Close To Creating Immortal Humans?

>> December 17, 2023

The key to living a long life? Chip Walter says it’s more about having less ‘bad’ genes rather than having more ‘good’ ones. But as we inch closer to finding immortality, there are some questions to be answered, such as “should we even be able to live hundreds …

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Celebrity Deaths & Political Poisonings: Inside Forensic Toxicology

>> December 17, 2023

Why do autopsy reports take so long to come back? While TV shows can make it seem like a two-step process, forensic toxicology can take weeks or months to figure out a person’s cause of death. Our expert takes us through this process and how it’s used in …

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Medical Notes: Why Parents Should Be More Selfish, How Scientists Are Creating Lab-Made Muscle, And Do Concussions Lead To Suicidal Thoughts?

>> December 13, 2023

Can we stop the progression of pancreatic cancer? Pancreatic cancer is expected to be the second leading cause of cancer deaths by 2030. It spreads quickly and is hard to manage due to the tumor’s unique biological makeup. However, an investigation in Cell …

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“It’s A Critical Age”: Why Young Kids Should Be Involved In STEM

>> December 10, 2023

Research shows that children involved in STEM courses, like engineering and science, have better reading comprehension and are more likely to be successful later in life. One national science fair is helping to keep kids, like award-winner Shanya Gill, …

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Medical Notes: The Hidden Risk Of Pregnancy, How Traffic Is Ruining Your Health, And Is Smoking Cannabis Safe For The Elderly?

“They’re Actively Trying To Die”: Inside The Mind Of A Trauma Surgeon

If You Have A Brain, You’re At Risk For A Seizure – Let’s Talk About It

Medical Notes: Why We Need To Monitor Our Salt Use, How To Protect Babies From HIV, and Racial Bias in Medical Technology

“No Smoke Is Good Smoke” How Vaping Is Increasing Cases Of COPD

Minute By Minute: Everything You Need To Know About Stroke Prevention

Medical Notes: Why Women Should Eat More Produce, Better Healthcare For Veterans, And How Movement Helps Kids Learn

Is Science Close To Creating Immortal Humans?

Celebrity Deaths & Political Poisonings: Inside Forensic Toxicology

Medical Notes: Why Parents Should Be More Selfish, How Scientists Are Creating Lab-Made Muscle, And Do Concussions Lead To Suicidal Thoughts?

“It’s A Critical Age”: Why Young Kids Should Be Involved In STEM

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