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Medical Notes: May 28, 2023

>> May 28, 2023

When should you get a mammogram? Breast cancer diagnoses are rising in younger women. Because of this, the United States Preventive Services Task Force has announced a new recommendation. Women should now be getting regular mammograms starting at age 40, …

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‘It’s Just Easier To Not Include Women’: The Gender Bias in Health Care

>> May 21, 2023

Why are male bodies the standard for human health? Why did researchers refuse to conduct studies on female mice? Why don’t we have widespread information on puberty, the menstrual cycle, and menopause? Experts discuss the dangerous reality of gender bias in …

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Food Marketing to Children Part 2: How To Make Healthier Choices

>> May 21, 2023

Last week we discussed how food marketers spend billions to get kids to eat unhealthy food. Today, we’re giving you some tips on how to add more nutritious options back into your family’s diet. Experts reveal small actions that can make a big difference in the …

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Medical Notes: May 21, 2023

>> May 21, 2023

Mistletoe isn’t just for kissing under In fact, the plant’s extract has been used as a cancer therapy in a small study published in Cancer Research Communications. Patients in the phase one trial reported this treatment improved their quality of life and …

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Honoring the Mothers Who Never Got To Meet Their Children

>> May 14, 2023

Miscarriage is the most common form of pregnancy loss – so why aren’t we talking about it? Dr. Jessica Zucker says this silence promotes a societal stigma of shame and isolation. This week, we open the conversation around miscarriage in an effort to normalize …

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Has The Food Marketing Industry Contributed To Childhood Obesity?

>> May 14, 2023

Childhood obesity is one of the most common chronic diseases for children in the US. Experts say that the marketing of ultra-processed foods to kids has grown exponentially in recent years – promoting unhealthy diets. These experts break down the marketing …

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Medical Notes: May 14, 2023

>> May 14, 2023

A new treatment cured 100% of mice from brain cancer after tumor removal It’s not often we see a completely successful study, but these promising results are from research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Scientists used gel …

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How AI Is Thrusting Us Into the Future of Medicine

>> May 7, 2023

From improving the patient experience to speeding up protein evolution, artificial intelligence is rocketing the field of medicine into the future. Our experts discuss the many different applications of AI and how we can expect to interact with the technology …

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What You Need To Know About Your Baby’s Flat Head

>> May 7, 2023

Flat head syndrome occurs when a baby’s head develops a long-lasting flat spot. However, Dr. Peter Taub, a professor of pediatrics, says the deformity isn’t a syndrome at all and doesn’t cause any neurologic symptoms. He explains what causes it and successful …

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Medical Notes: May 7, 2023

>> May 7, 2023

Having dementia doesn’t mean taking more medication While pharmaceutical companies are working hard to find a cure for dementia, the best interventions don’t involve drugs at all. These include maximizing independence at home, an at-home care service that …

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“I’m Not Dying, But Is That Good Enough?”: Improving Lupus Research

>> April 30, 2023

Lupus Accelerating Breakthroughs Consortium (ABC) is the first of its kind public-private partnership with the FDA. It will allow researchers and patients to work together, hopefully leading to breakthroughs in lupus treatments. Experts explain why the patient …

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Rewiring Your Brain To Create Healthier Habits

>> April 30, 2023

Dr. Greg Hammer believes our health is a big piece of overall happiness. Unfortunately, it can be hard to break bad habits and be motivated to create healthier ones. Hammer offers tips and tools that can help us be more intentional with our …

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Medical Notes: May 28, 2023

‘It’s Just Easier To Not Include Women’: The Gender Bias in Health Care

Food Marketing to Children Part 2: How To Make Healthier Choices

Medical Notes: May 21, 2023

Honoring the Mothers Who Never Got To Meet Their Children

Has The Food Marketing Industry Contributed To Childhood Obesity?

Medical Notes: May 14, 2023

How AI Is Thrusting Us Into the Future of Medicine

What You Need To Know About Your Baby’s Flat Head

Medical Notes: May 7, 2023

“I’m Not Dying, But Is That Good Enough?”: Improving Lupus Research

Rewiring Your Brain To Create Healthier Habits

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