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Medical Notes: February 6, 2022

>> February 6, 2022

Antibiotic-resistant infections on the rise When it comes to illnesses that cause the most deaths, we tend to think of things like heart disease and cancer. But a new study finds that one hidden killer is a lot bigger than most people think. It’s …

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Kids Who’ve Lost Parents to Covid

>> January 30, 2022

New estimates show that more than 167,000 children under 18 (a number growing rapidly) have lost a parent or major caregiver to Covid-19. Psychologists say deaths under such circumstances are also much more difficult for survivors to adjust to and will have a …

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How Warfare Destroys Healthcare

>> January 30, 2022

According to the Geneva Convention and other agreements, health facilities and workers are supposed to be protected from the violence of war. However, they’re targeted much more often than most people know. A noted expert in the field discusses how this …

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Medical Notes: January 30, 2022

>> January 30, 2022

Increased demand for plastic is doing more damage to both humans and our environment than we thought. A study in the journal Nature Sustainability finds that earth’s carbon footprint has doubled since 1995, much more than previously believed. Researchers say …

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The Sleepiest Workers? Your Local Police

>> January 23, 2022

Studies show that law enforcement is the most sleep deprived of all professions, with potentially damaging and even fatal consequences for decision-making and reaction time, as well as long-term health damage. Experts discuss the unique challenges in having a …

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Pet Food: Not as Simple as Most People Think

>> January 23, 2022

A growing number of pet owners are tempted to put their dog or cat on vegan, gluten-free or raw diets. An expert pet nutritionist and veterinarian discusses what pets should and shouldn’t eat to be healthy. Guest Information: Dr. Valerie Parker, …

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Medical Notes: January 23, 2022

>> January 23, 2022

The best way to avoid getting sick from Covid may be getting yet another booster. Millions of people have already gotten two basic shots plus a booster, but a preliminary study at Israel’s Sheba Medical Center shows that a fourth shot increases …

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Weather Disaster Cleanup: Costly & Inefficient, But Necessary

>> January 16, 2022

Life-threatening weather-related disasters are becoming much more frequent and more severe, often out of sync with normal seasons. For example, rare December tornadoes tore through Kentucky, Illinois and several other states in the final month of 2021, …

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The Link Between Obesity and Cancer

>> January 16, 2022

Studies are finding that obesity significantly increases a person’s risk for a variety of cancers. However, not all forms of fat carry equal risk. Dr. Anthony Perre, chief of the Department of Outpatient Medicine at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, …

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Medical Notes: January 16, 2022

>> January 16, 2022

Pregnant women and new moms are among those who most need medical care. But a new study in the journal JAMA Network Open finds that about a quarter of them have skipped taking care of their health needs due to cost… and 60% say they worry about health care …

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Can 911 Respond to Mental Health Crises?

>> January 9, 2022

Up to 15% of calls to 911 involve people having a mental health breakdown, yet many call centers, especially in rural areas, have no one with any training on what to do or who to dispatch in those cases. Typically they send police, who may also have no …

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Children’s “Psychotic-Like Experiences”

>> January 9, 2022

Children and young adolescents may experience perceptual distortions or strange thoughts, but if they become frequent and disruptive, they can be an early tip-off to serious future mental health distress. An expert discusses this new field of mental health …

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Medical Notes: February 6, 2022

Kids Who’ve Lost Parents to Covid

How Warfare Destroys Healthcare

Medical Notes: January 30, 2022

The Sleepiest Workers? Your Local Police

Pet Food: Not as Simple as Most People Think

Medical Notes: January 23, 2022

Weather Disaster Cleanup: Costly & Inefficient, But Necessary

The Link Between Obesity and Cancer

Medical Notes: January 16, 2022

Can 911 Respond to Mental Health Crises?

Children’s “Psychotic-Like Experiences”

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