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Medical Notes: How To Heal Faster After A Heart Attack, How Sleep Deprivation Distorts Legal Evidence, And Is Keto Good For Your Brain?

Is ‘Keto’ the key to a more resilient brain? Research in the Journal Of Neurochemistry shows that a high-fat, low-carb diet may preserve cognitive health. It provides an alternative energy source for brains that struggle to process glucose. Scientists also …
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Medical Notes: The Supplement That May Cause Birth Defects, The Biological Component Of Anorexia, And How Fish Are Improving The Shelf Life Of Drugs

Too much of a popular supplement could be setting the stage for unexpected birth defects. A study published in Frontiers In Cell And Developmental Biology warns that high doses of common antioxidants, like NAC, can negatively alter sperm DNA. In mouse …
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Medical Notes: Needle-Free Injections, The Benefits Of A Forgotten Skeletal Tissue, And The Importance Of Demographic Inclusiveness In Science

The ongoing war on antibiotic resistance. Researchers may have found a new way to reach deep-seated infections without wrecking the rest of the body. According to a study published in Military Medicine, scientists have successfully used a needle-free device …
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Medical Notes: A New Low-Calorie Sugar, The Neurological Differences Of Autism, And How To Tell If Your Cancer Treatment Is Working

Are autistic brains structurally different? A new study in the American Journal Of Psychiatry reveals that the brains of autistic individuals have fewer receptors for the most common neurotransmitter in the brain. Researchers think this reduction is …
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Medical Notes: How To Lower Your Dementia Risk, Fighting Dehydration With Fitness, And Is Your Environment Killing You?

Good news! Your genes don’t have the final say when it comes to your brain health. New research shows that controlling risk factors like high blood pressure can significantly lower dementia risk even for those carrying the high-risk gene variant. So while …
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Medical Notes: The Ticking Clock On Male Fertility, Why FDA Research Needs To Be More Inclusive, And The Shocking Effects A Specific Diet Has On Breast Milk

FDA drug trials may not be getting enough information. A study published in the journal Communications Medicine reveals that just six percent of clinical trials for approved drugs accurately reflect America’s racial and ethnic makeup. A majority of …
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Medical Notes: How Energy Drinks May Worsen Your Cancer, A Non-Invasive Treatment For Seizures, And How To Fight Against Procrastination

Are energy drinks making you sick? Scientists have discovered that taurine, an amino acid added to these products, fuels leukemia stem cells. In fact, a recent study in the journal Cell Death And Disease shows that as it feeds the cancer, it becomes less …
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Medical Notes: The New Community Flu Shot, A Better Treatment For Schizophrenia, And How Vitamins Can Protect Male Fertility

A breakthrough in mental health treatment is offering new hope for those living with Schizophrenia. A study published in Nature Mental Health highlights the first new class of schizophrenia medication to be approved in over 50 years. Unlike traditional …
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Medical Notes: The Shocking Veteran Suicide Trends, The Best Time To Induce Labor, And The Mental Health Of College Students

The tides may finally be turning on veteran suicide. New research in Jama Network Open highlights a significant decline in suicide rates after nearly twenty years of steady increases. This shift suggests that prevention efforts, including improved mental …
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