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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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Medical Notes: Why Americans Are Dying Earlier Than Everyone Else, The Hidden Dangers Of A Brain Tumor, And Can Doctors Prescribe Exercise?

The hidden weight of a brain tumor may be doing more damage than the cancer itself. A study published in the Proceedings Of The National Academy of Sciences, reveals that chronic physical pressure on the brain triggers neurons to begin a programmed …
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Medical Notes: The Best Bread To Eat For IBD, Revolutionizing Pain Relief, And How To Tell If You’re Having A Panic Attack

Treating pain with fewer side effects… Research published in Nature Communications has identified a specific receptor that triggers pain without inflammation. By blocking this receptor in animal models, the scientists were able to reduce pain while still …
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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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