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The Economics of Later School Start Times

>> August 11, 2019

Thirty years of research have shown that teenagers’ biology prevents them from getting to sleep much before 11 pm, and with most high schools starting classes around 8 am, they are chronically sleep deprived. The hormone melatonin, which regulates sleep, …

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Dog Breeds and Dog Bites

>> August 11, 2019

Nearly 40 percent of American homes have a dog, and while dogs may be “man’s best friend,” sometimes they bite, and sometimes with serious consequences. An expert who has studied dog bites discusses the reality of breed temperament, especially when children …

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Medical Notes: Week of August 11, 2019

>> August 11, 2019

Glucosamine is a popular dietary supplement for people with osteoarthritis and joint pain… but a study in the British Medical Journal shows that it could also help lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. Researchers say that people who use …

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School Crossing Safety

>> August 4, 2019

With the school year approaching, drivers need to be aware of children in crosswalks—and away from them. However, increasing distractions for both pedestrians and drivers sometimes make that difficult. A safety expert and a veteran school crossing guard—the …

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Medical Notes: Week of August 4, 2019

>> August 4, 2019

A kid’s picky eating could be a sign of autism. A study in the journal Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders shows that certain eating habits in children as young as one year old could signal that a child needs to be screened. While it’s true that many kids …

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A Radical Diet to Prevent Heart Disease

>> July 28, 2019

Heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S., but a well known cardiologist says if everyone would follow a plant-based, oil-free diet, heart disease could be eradicated. Yet many cardiologists won’t prescribe such a diet, fearing it’s so difficult to …

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Medical Notes: Week of July 28, 2019

>> July 28, 2019

Millions of people replace their lifesaving EpiPens and other allergy auto-injectors when they reach their expiration dates. But a new study from Drake University shows they may not need to. FDA rules say the expensive devices expire 18 months after …

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The Pros and Cons of Mobile Health Apps

>> July 21, 2019

Mobile health apps are becoming very popular, though some are being shown to have little benefit. Few barriers exist to almost anyone entering the field whether they have health expertise or not. Privacy is also a concern. Experts discuss how people can …

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Medical Notes: Week of July 21, 2019

>> July 21, 2019

One well-established risk factor for diabetes is a parent who has the disease. But a new study shows that gestational diabetes during pregnancy also raises the risk for type 1 diabetes in the child. A study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows …

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Fatty Liver Disease: Silently Growing

>> July 14, 2019

Most people associate cirrhosis of the liver with heavy alcohol use. But nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, which also leads to cirrhosis, is growing rapidly, and may affect a quarter of the population. Experts discuss this silent disease and what people can do …

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Cancer Treatment and Sex

>> July 14, 2019

Cancer treatment has always focused on survival. Now doctors are increasingly focusing on side effects, including the effect of treatment on sexual function and satisfaction. However, many patients are shy about bringing up their difficulties, unaware there …

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Medical Notes: Week of July 14, 2019

>> July 14, 2019

It might not be doctor’s prescriptions that started the opioid crisis after all. A new study finds the people we trust most––friends and family––may actually be at fault. The study published in the Journal of Addictive Diseases finds that most opioid abusers …

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Dog Breeds and Dog Bites

Medical Notes: Week of August 11, 2019

School Crossing Safety

Medical Notes: Week of August 4, 2019

A Radical Diet to Prevent Heart Disease

Medical Notes: Week of July 28, 2019

The Pros and Cons of Mobile Health Apps

Medical Notes: Week of July 21, 2019

Fatty Liver Disease: Silently Growing

Cancer Treatment and Sex

Medical Notes: Week of July 14, 2019

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