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How Will the Affirmative Action Ban Affect Healthcare?

>> September 17, 2023

The U.S. Supreme Court recently voted to ban affirmative action, a topic that’s been debated for decades. Our experts break down how this will affect medical school enrollment, as well as the healthcare career opportunities for minority …

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Medical Notes: Toxic Breastmilk, New Covid Antibodies, and Cellular Tattoos

>> September 13, 2023

Is your breast milk toxic? A recent study in Environmental Pollution finds that 88 percent of the breast milk they tested contains harmful toxins called brominated flame retardants. These chemicals are used in electronic devices like TVs to make them less …

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The ‘Perfect Pregnancy’ Doesn’t Exist: Childbirth Throughout History

>> September 10, 2023

Modern technology has saved countless pregnancies. Instead of mothers worrying if they’ll survive childbirth, they’re now able to focus on the child they’re expecting – which Dr. Lara Freidenfelds, a historian, says has shifted our view of pregnancy. She …

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Can We Fix Our Healthcare System Without Starting From Scratch?

>> September 10, 2023

America’s healthcare system is full of patchwork legislation. Some experts say we should keep pushing forward with the status quo, while others want to completely rebuild from the ground up. And though many universal healthcare proposals skew more toward …

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Medical Notes: Breastmilk Aids Motor Development, a New Relief for Rashes, and Exposing Myths About Hydration

>> September 6, 2023

Can breast milk prevent cerebral palsy? About 10% of premature babies develop this motor disability that weakens muscles and inhibits movements. It’s caused by damaged white matter in the brain, and usually occurs early in childhood development. But new …

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Is There Such Thing as a ‘Safe’ Amount of Caffeine for Teens?

>> September 3, 2023

Energy drinks have only gotten more popular since their creation in 1949. Today, many products market to younger audiences through sweet flavors like ‘tropical punch’ or ‘blue raspberry’ that contain up to 200 milligrams of caffeine. Doctor Holly Benjamin, a …

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“You Don’t Deserve To Be Tolerated”: Healing From Toxic Relationships

>> September 3, 2023

Many of us have experienced a toxic relationship at one point in our lives – whether we were the aggressors or the victims. Jaime Mahler, a psychotherapist, specializes in helping people move past this relationship pattern. She explains how to notice when …

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Medical Notes: Red Meat Allergies, Misdiagnosing Antibiotics, and an Illness That’s Disguised As Picky Eating

>> August 30, 2023

Are tick bites messing up your diet? New data from the CDC shows that it’s much more common than previously thought. As many as 450,000 people may have contracted alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) from lone star ticks between 2010 and 2022. The disease causes an …

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Evolution Pt.2: Is the Success of Humanity Based on Luck?

>> August 27, 2023

Last week Dr. Tony Capra, an epidemiologist, explained how evolution protected our ancestors based on their environments. Today, we’re breaking down how this same genetic history affects our current biological makeup – including our vulnerability to disease: …

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Sickle Cell Disease: An Evolutionary Protection Turned Deadly

>> August 27, 2023

Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic disease in America. Red blood cells become crescent-shaped and die much earlier than healthy cells. Oddly enough, the cause of this disease stems from an evolutionary advantage against malaria. Our experts explain …

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Medical Notes: The Rise of Leprosy in America, Eliminating Child Labor, and a New Era of Robotic Prosthetics

>> August 23, 2023

Cases of leprosy are on the rise in Florida – should we be concerned? The CDC reports that one-fifth of all new diagnoses in the U.S. are in the central part of the state. However, Dr Andrea Maderal, director of the University of Miami’s Hansen’s Disease …

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Evolution Pt.1: How Our Ancestry Is Revolutionizing Precision Medicine

>> August 20, 2023

Science has come to learn that one treatment plan or medication won’t work the same for every patient. We need to tailor every dosage and application specifically for each person to have the best results. Our expert this week explains that in order to move …

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How Will the Affirmative Action Ban Affect Healthcare?

Medical Notes: Toxic Breastmilk, New Covid Antibodies, and Cellular Tattoos

The ‘Perfect Pregnancy’ Doesn’t Exist: Childbirth Throughout History

Can We Fix Our Healthcare System Without Starting From Scratch?

Medical Notes: Breastmilk Aids Motor Development, a New Relief for Rashes, and Exposing Myths About Hydration

Is There Such Thing as a ‘Safe’ Amount of Caffeine for Teens?

“You Don’t Deserve To Be Tolerated”: Healing From Toxic Relationships

Medical Notes: Red Meat Allergies, Misdiagnosing Antibiotics, and an Illness That’s Disguised As Picky Eating

Evolution Pt.2: Is the Success of Humanity Based on Luck?

Sickle Cell Disease: An Evolutionary Protection Turned Deadly

Medical Notes: The Rise of Leprosy in America, Eliminating Child Labor, and a New Era of Robotic Prosthetics

Evolution Pt.1: How Our Ancestry Is Revolutionizing Precision Medicine

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