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Medical Notes: Revealing The Chattier Gender, The Hidden Dangers Of Your Hair Salon, And The Difference Between A Sore Throat And Strep

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Published: March 5, 2025 by RHJ Producer

Your monthly haircut may be more dangerous than you think.

New research in the Journal Of Environmental Exposure Assessment reveals that hairstylists are exposed to various harmful chemicals. Black and hispanic hairdressers are at a higher risk due to hair relaxers, dyes, and other products. These volatile chemicals can affect fertility and brain development. The researchers are calling for manufacturing companies to create safer products that won’t harm the health of consumers. (Johns Hopkins University)

Is one gender chattier than the other?

Scientists are saying…it depends. New research in the Journal Of Personality And Social Psychology reveals that women tend to talk more, but not at every age. In early and middle adulthood, women speak an average of three thousand more words a day than their male partners. However, other age groups didn’t show any significant differences between genders. (University of Arizona)

How to tell if your sore throat is something more serious.

Scientists have a hack to get your biological clock back on track and help you feel more balanced. Weak, artificial light won’t stimulate the bodStrep throat can cause painful inflammation and is highly contagious. However, the sore throat you feel could just be a product of winter weather and dry air. Infectious disease experts explain that a fever can reveal the difference between an allergic reaction and a serious bacterial infection’s natural processes like sunlight does, so making sure to get outside every day will keep your clock on schedule. Lastly, staying in a normal routine – even on the weekends – will maintain your circadian rhythms. (Rockefeller University)

Yes, vacation is necessary for your health.

An analysis of 32 studies has revealed that this time off boosts employee well-being. However, these benefits are greatest when people completely disconnect from work. That means no answering emails or calls from the office. Also, engaging in physical activities that increase your heart rate tend to make people feel higher levels of restoration. (University of Georgia)

Program #: 25-09Segment Type: Medical NotesHost: Maayan Voss de BettancourtProducers: Jason Dickey| Kristen Farrah
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