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Medical Notes: How Surprise Sounds Lead To Risky Decisions, Why Cooked Foods Raise Cancer Risks, And The Genetic Cause Of Anxiety

Is cooked food a health risk? Scientists may have discovered why eating foods cooked at high temperatures raises a person’s risks of cancer. The theory? Damaged DNA. Research published in ACS Central Science reveals that high heat can injure d-n-a within …
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Medical Notes: How To Remove Plastic From Water, The Magic Of Bleu Cheese, And Why Childhood Anxiety Is On The Rise

Are you tired of drinking plastic? Nanoplastics have gained attention as a rising health threat. They’ve infiltrated so many parts of our world that it’s hard to get away from them. Thankfully, researchers have developed a new method that removes more than …
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Medical Notes: How To Store Body Fat More Effectively, The Power Of Hope, And The Blood Test That Diagnoses Brain Cancer

We’re diagnosing brain cancer quicker than ever before. Glioblastoma is a fast-growing, incurable tumor with an average survival rate of 12 to 18 months. Every moment counts for these patients, and scientists have now created a device that can diagnose the …
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Medical Notes: How Music Can Alter Memories, Bacteria May Cause Mental Illness, And The Decline Of Teen Drug Abuse

Can listening to music change our past? While it won’t allow us to physically go back in time, a new study shows that it can help us change our feelings about previous experiences. Using brain imaging, researchers were able to see how music altered the …
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Medical Notes: How The Food Industry Exploits Additive Loopholes, The Medical Magic Of Fish Oil, And Why You Should Cry More Often

Some food additives are extremely harmful, so why are they allowed in our products? The FDA regulates the American food supply, but new research shows that it’s more hands-off when it comes to certain ingredients. A study in The American Journal Of Public …
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Medical Notes: Pesticides Increase Risk Of Stillbirth, The Power Of Placebo, And How Rosemary Extract Fights Against Cocaine Addiction

Pesticides may increase the risk of stillbirth. Researchers have discovered that exposure to these chemicals 90 days before conception and in the first trimester of pregnancy can be deadly for the baby. The study, published in The American Journal Of …
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Medical Notes: How Stress Damages Your Cells, The Best Diet For Athletes, And A Possible Cure For Sickle Cell Disease

Caregivers are so stressed, it even impacts their cells A new study published in Psychosomatic Magazine reveals that the daily stress caregivers experience lowers their cellular energy. Low energy in cells can cause people to experience fewer positive …
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Medical Notes: Brain Implants To Treat Depression, How Emergency Rooms Can Save More Kids, and We May Soon Have Bionic Skin

Would you get a brain implant? Researchers have found a new way to treat depression through a tiny, implantable brain stimulator. The pea-sized technology stimulates the brain through the thick, protective membrane at the base of the skull. It’s been …
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