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Medical Notes: July 3, 2022

>> July 3, 2022

New insights on fragile X syndrome Why have experimental therapies for fragile X syndrome not worked? Fragile X is a protein that controls how certain neurons process information. When that protein is eliminated due to a genetic mutation, a person is …

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Venom: A Lethal Weapon or Medical Miracle?

>> June 26, 2022

Researchers have discovered how to use evolution’s deadliest and oldest weapon for good. But how can scientists create medicine from lethal venom? Dr. Leslie Boyer reveals the entire process and explains why horses are so valuable to the …

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Can Wellness Apps Actually Improve Your Health?

>> June 26, 2022

The World Health Organization reports a 25% global increase in anxiety and depression throughout the pandemic. During the same time, the mental health app industry skyrocketed. But how helpful are these programs? Dr. Stephanie Collier discusses the dangers of …

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Medical Notes: June 26, 2022

>> June 26, 2022

Study shows evidence green spaces in U.S. cities can significantly decrease mortality Increasing green space in U.S. cities can significantly decrease mortality. It’s been shown that living in greener areas positively impacts physical and mental health, but …

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What Happens When Medicine Meets The Metaverse?

>> June 19, 2022

Doctors can now treat chronic pain with the technology of virtual reality. Patient Tom Norris joins us to share his experience using a VR headset in place of sedatives when doctors removed three tumors from his bladder. Dr. Brennan Spiegel at Cedars-Sinai …

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Why Doctors Say A “Healthy Tan” Doesn’t Exist

>> June 19, 2022

Summer’s finally here, which means enjoying popsicles and pool days. But if you’ve been waiting all year for a summer tan, you may want to rethink that plan. Even a ‘healthy glow’ means our cells have already been damaged, and the sun isn’t the only problem. …

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Medical Notes: June 19, 2022

>> June 19, 2022

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Wombs For Rent: The Legalization of Commercial Surrogacy

>> June 12, 2022

Commercial gestational surrogacy allows parents to have a biological child that’s carried and birthed by another woman who receives a salary. Though many countries have outlawed commercial surrogacy, states in America are beginning to legalize it. Experts …

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Breastfeeding May Be Natural, But That Doesn’t Mean It’s Easy

>> June 12, 2022

Mothers across the nation panicked when a major recall and supply chain issues caused a baby formula shortage. One response to the shortage told women to ‘just start breastfeeding again,’ but Dr. Karen Federici explains why that’s not as simple as it …

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Medical Notes: June 12, 2022

>> June 12, 2022

Data-logging bacteria tracks gut health, potential replacement for invasive procedures Scientists are sending bacteria to the frontlines. New research in the journal Science shows a potential future of using bacteria as a data logger. Researchers modified …

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How to Provide Support in the Wake of a Traumatic Loss

>> June 5, 2022

Updated on: May 21, 2025 It can be difficult to figure out how to comfort someone dealing with a traumatic loss. Often, there’s a fear of not knowing what to say, which can leave the grieving person feeling more alone. Two bereaved mothers recount …

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Not Just For Wrinkles: How Botox Can Treat Your Overactive Bladder

>> June 5, 2022

Though now known for its anti-aging effects, Botox was first used to manage medical conditions like hyperhidrosis and migraines. Today, doctors are also using Botox to treat overactive bladder symptoms, a condition that plagues over 30 million Americans …

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Medical Notes: July 3, 2022

Venom: A Lethal Weapon or Medical Miracle?

Can Wellness Apps Actually Improve Your Health?

Medical Notes: June 26, 2022

What Happens When Medicine Meets The Metaverse?

Why Doctors Say A “Healthy Tan” Doesn’t Exist

Medical Notes: June 19, 2022

Wombs For Rent: The Legalization of Commercial Surrogacy

Breastfeeding May Be Natural, But That Doesn’t Mean It’s Easy

Medical Notes: June 12, 2022

Not Just For Wrinkles: How Botox Can Treat Your Overactive Bladder

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