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Medical Notes: Human Blood Can Poison Mosquitoes, Why Soup Is Good For Pregnancy, And How Trees Keep Communities Healthy

Overcoming obstacles doesn’t always make you stronger. New research shows that adverse experiences during childhood can affect brain development. Even experiencing unpredictable events that are neither positive nor negative can increase the risk of mental …
ListenMedical Notes: Human Blood Can Poison Mosquitoes, Why Soup Is Good For Pregnancy, And How Trees Keep Communities Healthy

Medical Notes: The Issue With Fewer Forest Fires, Watching Traumatic Events Can Cause PTSD, And How Microplastics Are Fueling Antibiotic

You may want to rethink watching that new horror film. New research in Plus One reveals the dangers of witnessing trauma. participants who witnessed a deadly building collapse from across the street were experiencing symptoms of PTSD. The scientists have …
ListenMedical Notes: The Issue With Fewer Forest Fires, Watching Traumatic Events Can Cause PTSD, And How Microplastics Are Fueling Antibiotic

Medical Notes: The Best Age To Prevent Brain Decline, Lead Is Leaching Into Our Air, And How Hotter Days Reduce Birth Rates

Polluted air is killing our children. Worldwide industrial emissions have put a substantial amount of lead in the air – which has been linked to rising blood lead levels in kids across the globe. A National Bureau Of Economic Research working paper has …
ListenMedical Notes: The Best Age To Prevent Brain Decline, Lead Is Leaching Into Our Air, And How Hotter Days Reduce Birth Rates

Medical Notes: Why You Should Date Someone Who’s Nice, The Biological Cause Of Infertility, And Why Spring Goals Are More Successful

It may be time to re-start your New Years resolution. If you’ve been ignoring the promises you made on January first, science has some good news for you. Research on Positive Psychology shows that spring is the best time for setting new goals. Instead of …
ListenMedical Notes: Why You Should Date Someone Who’s Nice, The Biological Cause Of Infertility, And Why Spring Goals Are More Successful

Medical Notes: How AI Is Preventing Heart Attacks, Why Alzheimer’s Research Needs More Patient Diversity; And Why Hot Weather Leads To More ER Visits

Artificial intelligence can predict fatal heart attacks. The new technology uses raw images of diseased hearts and patients’ medical backgrounds to determine if and when a heart attack will occur. The findings, published in Nature Cardiovascular Research, …
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Medical Notes: Magic Mushrooms Can Relieve Depression, How To Avoid Wearing A Mosquito’s Favorite Color, And Why Earth’S Coasts Are Disappearing

How are psychedelic mushrooms related to mental health? A new paper in the Journal Of Psychopharmacology found assisted therapy could help relieve depression for up to a year. Scientists paired the magic mushrooms with psychotherapy, and patients reported …
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Medical Notes: Smoking Weed May Be Causing Your Cavities, A Bacteria That Eats Plastic, And Why Falling In Love Is Good For A Woman’s Health

Bacteria could be a key player in the fight against plastic. PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, are used in many consumer products and have been connected to various conditions such as cancer. Thankfully, scientists have discovered a strain of bacteria …
ListenMedical Notes: Smoking Weed May Be Causing Your Cavities, A Bacteria That Eats Plastic, And Why Falling In Love Is Good For A Woman’s Health

Medical Notes: Revealing The Chattier Gender, The Hidden Dangers Of Your Hair Salon, And The Difference Between A Sore Throat And Strep

Your monthly haircut may be more dangerous than you think. New research in the Journal Of Environmental Exposure Assessment reveals that hairstylists are exposed to various harmful chemicals. Black and hispanic hairdressers are at a higher risk due to hair …
ListenMedical Notes: Revealing The Chattier Gender, The Hidden Dangers Of Your Hair Salon, And The Difference Between A Sore Throat And Strep

Medical Notes: The Hidden Message Behind Your Tears, Why Vacation Is Necessary For Your Health, And Using Vr To Fight Anxiety

Can more screen time ease anxiety? Meditation has long been used as a method to combat mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, but virtual reality may be able to magnify the effects even more. A new study in Frontiers In Psychology reveals …
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Medical Notes: Why Hopeful Fathers Should Live In Cold Weather, How Dialysis Is Improving Access To Clean Water, And The Dangers Of Using A Smartwatch

How can you tell if your sniffles are just allergies or something worse? For illnesses like the cold and flu, many of the symptoms overlap and it can be hard to tell which one you’re stuck with. Both can cause fevers, chills, and coughs, but cold symptoms …
ListenMedical Notes: Why Hopeful Fathers Should Live In Cold Weather, How Dialysis Is Improving Access To Clean Water, And The Dangers Of Using A Smartwatch

Medical Notes: Why Being Cynical Is Bad For Your Health, How Fungi May Soon Take Over, And Increasing The Effectiveness Of Chemotherapy

Is another global pandemic on the horizon? According to scientists, dystopian TV shows about fungal pandemics – like ‘the last of us’ – may not be too far off. A scientist and author of the book ‘What If Fungi Win?’, Reveals that the effects of climate …
ListenMedical Notes: Why Being Cynical Is Bad For Your Health, How Fungi May Soon Take Over, And Increasing The Effectiveness Of Chemotherapy

Medical Notes: The Drug That Outperforms Opioids For Pain Management, The Hidden Dangers Of Kidney Disease, And Why Less Daylight May Be Better For Our Health

Your bad mood is probably connected to your sleep. Surprisingly, even a good night’s rest can result in irritation during the day. Research shows that if your sleep cycle isn’t aligned with your internal clock, it drastically affects mood. Thankfully, the …
ListenMedical Notes: The Drug That Outperforms Opioids For Pain Management, The Hidden Dangers Of Kidney Disease, And Why Less Daylight May Be Better For Our Health