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26-29

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Medical Notes: Inside The Brain’s Nightly Rinse Cycle, The Dangers Of Kratom Use And Why You Don’t Need Expensive Dietary Supplements

AI is helping reveal how the brain flushes out toxic waste while we sleep. The mystery of chronic itch may finally be traced back to the finest hairs on your skin. An herbal supplement marketed as a safe, natural remedy is quietly sparking a major public health crisis among young Americans. Older adults may want to ditch the expensive dietary supplements and head straight for the gym.

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A World Of Silence Pt.2: Is Early Intervention Safe For Infant Hearing Loss?

The FDA recently lowered the age criteria for children to receive cochlear implants to just seven months old, a shift that promises better developmental outcomes but leaves many parents deeply hesitant. Our experts this week demystifies the procedure – including why the actual surgical recovery might be far easier than families expect.

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