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Medical Notes: Week of June 20, 2021

>> June 20, 2021

Tens of millions of people in the U.S. are sickened every year by foodborne pathogens. But a new study in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives finds that organic meats are much less likely to be contaminated with those illness-causing bacteria. among …

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The Workings of the Immune System

>> May 26, 2019

You can think of the immune system as having two personalities — a bar bouncer and a ballet dancer. According to Matt Richtel, New York Times reporter and the author of An Elegant Defense: The Extraordinary New Science of the Immune System, our immune systems …

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Medical Notes: Week of March 10, 2019

>> March 10, 2019

Antibacterial soaps are common today, as are antibacterial toothpaste, mouthwash, cosmetics, and even clothing and baby toys. But a new study finds that the active ingredient in most of those things could actually be making bacteria more able to withstand …

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Medical Notes: Week of July 29, 2018

>> July 29, 2018

If you’ve ever wanted to find out more about your doctor and his license now there’s an app for that. The Medical Board of California is releasing an app called “Med Board CA” for users in the state who will have access to information on their doctors with a …

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Fiber and the Gut

>> February 4, 2018

Fiber is an important part of a daily diet, but many people do not know what fiber does for the body. Dr. Hannah Holscher, Assistant Professor of Nutrition at the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign, explains that fiber is a non-digestible carbohydrate …

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The Gut Microbiome

>> February 15, 2015

Scientists are learning that the bacteria living inside us, most notably in the intestines, influence our bodies far more than previously suspected. Our microbiome influences many other organs, particularly the liver, brain, and immune system. Different mixes …

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