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Natural Disasters Are Only Getting Worse — How Can You Help?

>> December 10, 2023

Natural disasters are often devastating to the surrounding communities and environment. And since they’re becoming more frequent – and occurring in places they’ve never been before – it’s more important than ever to know how to support the victims and prepare …

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Medical Notes: Your Local Park May Be Polluted With Lead, How Pupil Size Affects Anxiety Levels, and the Stress Hormone That Makes Insulin Work Better

>> December 6, 2023

Scientists may now be able to catch dementia earlier than ever before A new study in the Annals of Neurology tracked a protein known as NPTX2, which is present in spinal fluid. The researchers found that declining levels of this protein could indicate …

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‘Everyone Can Be Made Psychotic’ – The Truth Behind Schizophrenia

>> December 3, 2023

Hollywood often portrays schizophrenia in its most extreme form, but the disorder’s progression is much more complicated. Dr. Christoph Correll, a schizophrenia expert, pulls back the curtain on this condition. He explains why it’s often misdiagnosed, left …

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Can Acupuncture Help Patients Recover From Open Heart Surgery?

>> December 3, 2023

Since the heart is part of a larger system in our body, treating cardiac conditions means healing the full person instead of just the one organ. Dr. Kim Feingold, a cardiac psychologist, has researched the use of acupuncture therapy as an integrative approach …

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Medical Notes: Is ‘Farm to Table’ Going out of Style? How Global Warming Worsens Underlying Heart Conditions, and the Rise of a New Tick-Borne Illness

>> November 29, 2023

Scientists have predicted the future…and it’s not looking good Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming years, which is bad news for people with underlying heart conditions. A paper published in the journal Circulation estimates that up to …

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False Confessions Pt.2: Using Science To Catch The Real Criminals

>> November 26, 2023

Last week our experts broke down the psychology of false confessions, and today we’re discussing the aftermath of wrongful convictions. Why do people who’ve been wrongly convicted die earlier? How can law enforcement make sure they’re catching the real …

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The Infertility-Causing Disease That May Not Be As Rare As We Thought

>> November 26, 2023

Lisa McCarty experienced four miscarriages before finally being diagnosed with Asherman’s Syndrome, a condition where scar tissue forms in the uterus or cervix. She and Dr. Sigal Klipstein, a reproductive endocrinologist, explain the signs of Asherman’s – and …

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Medical Notes: Using Music To Kill Cancer, Revealing the Secret Behind a Healthy Pregnancy, and How Cigarettes Have Come Back Into Fashion

>> November 22, 2023

Is music the new cancer treatment? The University of Michigan has pioneered a new technique called histotripsy that uses ultrasound waves to destroy cancerous tumors. It creates tiny bubbles inside the mass that cause the tumor to break apart. The FDA …

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Modern Day Witch Hunts: The Psychology Of False Confessions

>> November 19, 2023

False confessions seem far and few between, but our experts say they’re more common than most of us think. In this first installment of the two-part series, we explain the different types of false confessions and what drives people to confess to a crime they …

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From Hollywood To The Hospital: Jamie-Lynn Sigler’s Battle With MS

>> November 19, 2023

Jamie-Lynn Sigler was cast in The Sopranos as a teenager, but was soon fighting for more than just her spot in Hollywood. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Sigler found herself on a long journey of figuring out how to manage her disease while …

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Medical Notes: A New Type of Evolution, Chronic Absenteeism in Schools, and How Babies Trigger Milk Production

>> November 15, 2023

We may have discovered a new form of evolution Scientists studied how insects coped with hurricane Harvey in 2017 for a paper published in Nature Ecology and Evolution. They noticed that many bugs went through a type of evolution called ‘spatial sorting’. …

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Everyone Has Lumps And Bumps – Make Sure Yours Aren’t Deadly

>> November 12, 2023

The US Preventive Services Task Force has recently updated its guidelines for breast cancer screenings to help curb the 42,000 yearly deaths. Our experts explain these changes, how to perform at-home exams, and why aggressive breast cancer may no longer be a …

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Natural Disasters Are Only Getting Worse — How Can You Help?

Medical Notes: Your Local Park May Be Polluted With Lead, How Pupil Size Affects Anxiety Levels, and the Stress Hormone That Makes Insulin Work Better

‘Everyone Can Be Made Psychotic’ – The Truth Behind Schizophrenia

Can Acupuncture Help Patients Recover From Open Heart Surgery?

Medical Notes: Is ‘Farm to Table’ Going out of Style? How Global Warming Worsens Underlying Heart Conditions, and the Rise of a New Tick-Borne Illness

False Confessions Pt.2: Using Science To Catch The Real Criminals

The Infertility-Causing Disease That May Not Be As Rare As We Thought

Modern Day Witch Hunts: The Psychology Of False Confessions

From Hollywood To The Hospital: Jamie-Lynn Sigler’s Battle With MS

Medical Notes: A New Type of Evolution, Chronic Absenteeism in Schools, and How Babies Trigger Milk Production

Everyone Has Lumps And Bumps – Make Sure Yours Aren’t Deadly

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