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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. A study published in Science Advances used AI to map the fluid flow velocity of the brain’s glymphatic system—the essential nightly “rinse cycle” that clears away …
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The Dangers Of Old E-Cigarettes, Using Garlic To Destroy Mosquitoes, And How Your Weekly Budget Affects Your Mental Health | Medical Notes

That disposable vape in your pocket may become significantly more hazardous the longer you keep it. A study in ACS Omega shows that the remaining fluid in high-puff e-cigarettes accumulates toxic chemicals as the device ages. Lab tests reveal that heavily …
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Medical Notes: A New Vaccine For Cancer, The Silent Struggles Of Parenthood, And Why You Should Play With Your Food

Can a vaccine protect you from brain cancer? A clinical trial published in Nature Cancer reveals that a personalized DNA vaccine targets up to 40 unique tumor proteins and significantly prolonged survival for glioblastoma patients. The treatment makes these …
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The Hidden Cause Of Infertility, How To Tweak Your Personality, And Finding The Right Type Of Meditation For You | Medical Notes

Internal swelling in the female reproductive tract may be a hidden cause of infertility. Embryos are highly sensitive to environmental stressors like inflammation. New research in the journal Science Advances has found a correlation between low levels of …
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How Modern Life Effects Our Hormones, Why Your Allergies Are Getting Worse, And Should Pregnant Women Be Allowed In Clinical Trials? | Medical Notes

Has modern lifestyle changed how our bodies process hormones? New research has identified specific gut bacteria and enzymes that regulate the circulation of estrogen throughout the body. When these microbial communities are disrupted, it can lead to excess …
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Why Food Companies Should Pay The Fda, How Sleep Apnea Rewires The Brain, And A Setback In Alzheimer’s Research | Medical Notes

The “gold-standard” treatments for Parkinson’s Disease may be working against each other. Research published in Nature Microbiology has found that a class of drugs typically prescribed to help more levodopa reach the brain actually reduce …
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Medical Notes: How Humans Could Regrow Limbs, The Best Way To Learn From A Mistake, And Why You Should Never Skip Your Morning Cup Of Coffee

Will humans soon be able to re-grow limbs? Scientists have successfully regenerated bones and ligaments by using the body’s own natural healing response. After comparing the genetic responses of different animals, scientists found that certain pathways – …
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Medical Notes: How Losing Weight Can Improve Brain Function, The Medicinal Properties Of Coral Reefs, And A New Type Of Liver Cell

Your weight is affecting how well your brain works. Cognitive decline happens to all of us as we age, but normally the changes are subtle. A study published in the Journal Of Neurology has found that having a higher body mass index over time is linked to a …
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Medical Notes: Spotting Narcissistic Relationships, How TV Commercials Influence Us, And New Treatments For PTSD

A new treatment for those suffering from PTSD. New research shows that a targeted form of non-invasive brain stimulation can calm the brain’s fear center. According to a clinical trial published in the American Journal Of Psychiatry, two weeks of this …
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Medical Notes: The Worst Diet For Your Brain, The Dangers Of Giving Newborns Antibiotics, And How To Reverse Brain Decline With A Nasal Spray

A simple nasal spray could be the future of reversing cognitive decline. A study published in the Journal Of Extra-Cellular Vesicles reveals a treatment that suppresses chronic inflammation in aging brains. In animal models, the nasal spray significantly …
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Medical Notes: Your Overreactions Are Worsening Your Anxiety, How Your Hometown Is Aging You, And Can Diamonds Stop Global Warming?

Your intense reactions may be causing increasing your anxiety. New research in Biological Psychiatry Global Open Science suggests that individuals with heightened emotional responses to mistakes are significantly more likely to develop anxiety-driven …
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Medical Notes: A Revolutionary Flu Shot, How To Stop Procrastinating, And How Your Income Affects The Health Of Your Baby

How your finances are affecting the health of your newborn baby. According to a study published in Jama Pediatrics, babies born to lower-income families consistently face worse health outcomes, like preterm birth and low birthweight. The findings emphasize …
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