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Revealing the Hidden Symptoms and Stigmas Surrounding Brain Injuries

>> August 20, 2023

Traumatic brain injuries can range from mild to severe, but there are symptoms that may not show up until months or years after the incident. Personality changes, hallucinations, and delusions are all common occurrences. Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi, a cognitive …

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Medical Notes: How We Can Hear Silence, Using a Blood Disease To Fight Dementia, and the Rise of Snake Bites in America

>> August 16, 2023

Can we hear silence? A team of philosophers and psychologists came together to find out if the absence of sound is something we can hear. They used auditory illusions that can make one sound seem much longer than reality. Interestingly, the researchers …

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Mercury Hats, Arsenic Dresses, and Poisoned Shoes: Toxic Fashion

>> August 13, 2023

Clothes have always been a main form of non-verbal communication, but is this display of individuality worth the cost of our health? Alden Wicker, author of To Dye For, exposes the fashion industry’s frequent use of harsh and toxic chemicals that are serious …

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Have We Cheated Natural Selection?

>> August 13, 2023

Natural selection is the driving force behind evolution and has helped humanity survive for thousands of years. But now that we’ve invented objects that let us dive deep in the ocean or live in Antarctica, have we cheated this ancient process? An expert …

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Medical Notes: Over-the-Counter Contraception, Biodegradable Plastic, and How Psychedelic Drugs Help Brain Development

>> August 9, 2023

Birth control is more accessible than ever before The FDA has approved Opill, an oral contraceptive, to be sold over-the-counter at retail stores and online. This decision offers millions of women the opportunity to have safe and effective birth …

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Kitchen Chemistry: Is Aspartame Too Good To Be True?

>> August 6, 2023

Aspartame has been studied for more than 40 years, but people are still skeptical of its safety. The World Health Organization recently released a report that reaffirms the sweetener’s safety and didn’t find any evidence of cancer-causing properties. Experts …

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Hidden Heart Disease: What Makes a Healthy, 33-Year-Old Have a Stroke?

>> August 6, 2023

Bicuspid Aortic Valve is a rare heart condition that’s twice as likely to affect men. While it can be easily managed on its own, BAV can lead to hidden, secondary conditions that may cause heart malfunction. An expert explains the signs and symptoms to watch …

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Medical Notes: Music Is Good for Your Health, New Cancer Therapy, and Is America Ground Zero for the Next Pandemic?

>> August 2, 2023

Will America be ground zero for the next pandemic? Researchers have analyzed 36 U.S. animal industries, including fur-farming, hunting, industrial agriculture, and the exotic pet trade, to assess future disease threats. They found that these industries are …

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High-Risk Pregnancy? Bed Rest May Not Be the Answer

>> July 30, 2023

Bed rest is one of the most common interventions prescribed for high-risk pregnancies, but does it work? There’s no research that proves bed rest prevents preterm labor, however multiple studies show that this intervention harms a woman’s physical and mental …

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Honoring Nazi Doctors and Criminals: The Dark Side of Medical Eponyms

>> July 30, 2023

Eponyms honor people who discover diseases, treatments, and procedures. You may be familiar with ones like Alzheimer’s disease, named after Alois Alzheimer, or Hodgkin’s lymphoma, discovered by Thomas Hodgkin. However, our experts explain how eponyms can go …

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Medical Notes: How AI Can Read Your Mind, Protecting Your Newborn Baby, and if Extreme Weather Is Threatening Our Wheat Production

>> July 26, 2023

Can artificial intelligence read your mind? A new AI system called Semantic Decoder can translate a person’s brain activity into text. Though it can’t decode word-for-word, this non-invasive method provides a summary of the patient’s thoughts. The findings …

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Are You Protected From Tick-Borne Diseases?

>> July 23, 2023

Summer is a season of activities, but it’s also the favorite season of blood-sucking bugs like ticks. Do you know how to best protect yourself, your family, and your pets? Our expert explains which repellants are worth your money, and the most effective way to …

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Revealing the Hidden Symptoms and Stigmas Surrounding Brain Injuries

Medical Notes: How We Can Hear Silence, Using a Blood Disease To Fight Dementia, and the Rise of Snake Bites in America

Mercury Hats, Arsenic Dresses, and Poisoned Shoes: Toxic Fashion

Have We Cheated Natural Selection?

Medical Notes: Over-the-Counter Contraception, Biodegradable Plastic, and How Psychedelic Drugs Help Brain Development

Kitchen Chemistry: Is Aspartame Too Good To Be True?

Hidden Heart Disease: What Makes a Healthy, 33-Year-Old Have a Stroke?

Medical Notes: Music Is Good for Your Health, New Cancer Therapy, and Is America Ground Zero for the Next Pandemic?

High-Risk Pregnancy? Bed Rest May Not Be the Answer

Honoring Nazi Doctors and Criminals: The Dark Side of Medical Eponyms

Medical Notes: How AI Can Read Your Mind, Protecting Your Newborn Baby, and if Extreme Weather Is Threatening Our Wheat Production

Are You Protected From Tick-Borne Diseases?

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