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Medical Notes: April 30, 2023

>> April 30, 2023

Cases of HIV may be on the rise Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, an HIV prevention medication, is considered a cost-effective cornerstone of ending the epidemic. Federal law requires that private insurance companies fully cover PrEP, but a recent ruling …

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Is Mental Health a Scapegoat for Mass Violence?

>> April 23, 2023

Unfortunately, mass violence has become a common topic. And though many perpetrators we see on the news have been diagnosed with a mental illness, that attribute may be blinding us to the real issue. Experts explain what the statistics point to as the …

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Kitchen Chemistry: Sweet Proteins May Be the Future of Sugar

>> April 23, 2023

Dr. Jason Ryder, an adjunct professor of chemical and biomedical engineering, says humans weren’t designed to eat this much sugar every day. Many alternative sweeteners have tried to solve this sugar dilemma, but Ryder believes the best solution can be found …

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Medical Notes: April 23, 2023

>> April 23, 2023

Autism diagnoses are at an all-time high The CDC reports that four percent of eight-year-old boys and one percent of eight-year-old girls in the U.S. have autism – the highest estimates since the monitoring network was created in 2000. Experts say this rise …

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How Safety Net Hospitals Increase Access to Health Care

>> April 16, 2023

Health insurance has long been connected with a person’s employment – leaving many without coverage. Safety net hospitals help ensure that anyone who needs medical care can get access to it, no matter their insurance status. Dr. Ricardo Nuila discusses why …

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Kitchen Chemistry: Natural Flavors – How Natural Are They?

>> April 16, 2023

We see natural flavor listed as an ingredient in many of our products, but what does that mean? Dr. David Andrews explains the process of creating natural flavors, the FDA guidelines, and how safe they are for consumption. Guest Information: Dr. …

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Medical Notes: April 16, 2023

>> April 16, 2023

New precision medicine may be a breakthrough for cancer treatment Research published in the journal Science, may offer a new approach to treating glioma brain tumors. This type of cancer often develops a resistance to traditional treatments after a year, …

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TikTok Tics: Can Social Media Cause Neurologic Disorders?

>> April 9, 2023

Cases of functional tic-like disorder skyrocketed during the pandemic across the world, and experts believe the culprit is social media. Though classic tic disorders are mostly diagnosed in boys, this condition mainly affects women aged 18 to 21. Our experts …

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Breaking the Silence on Incest and Sexual Trauma

>> April 9, 2023

Dr. Patti Feuereisen says incest is one of the most common forms of sexual assault, but is almost never talked about. For the survivors, this silence can lead to more events of trauma down the road. Feuereisen explains how to support victims of sexual abuse …

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Medical Notes: April 9, 2023

>> April 9, 2023

Are we prepared for another pandemic? Scientists are using an artificial intelligence tool to find existing drugs that can fight against future viral threats. As we saw in the Covid-19 pandemic, building a drug from scratch takes time. Researchers of this …

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Saving Yourself: What To Do in an Emergency Situation

>> April 2, 2023

When Rebecca Fogg’s toilet exploded, she knew she had to do two things: call 911 and stop the bleeding from her arm. But how would you react in her situation? An expert explains the most important steps to take when you’re in a crisis that will give you the …

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Happy Accidents in Science That Created the Products We Use Every Day

>> April 2, 2023

Not all scientific discovery is on purpose. In fact, many important breakthroughs were by accident, like insulin and X-rays. Our experts discuss why we should look at failures as a starting point rather than the end of the road. Guest …

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Is Mental Health a Scapegoat for Mass Violence?

Kitchen Chemistry: Sweet Proteins May Be the Future of Sugar

Medical Notes: April 23, 2023

How Safety Net Hospitals Increase Access to Health Care

Kitchen Chemistry: Natural Flavors – How Natural Are They?

Medical Notes: April 16, 2023

Breaking the Silence on Incest and Sexual Trauma

Medical Notes: April 9, 2023

Saving Yourself: What To Do in an Emergency Situation

Happy Accidents in Science That Created the Products We Use Every Day

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