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Medical Notes: How To Get Rid Of Forever Chemicals, Why A Deep Breath Could Save Your Life, And Are You At Higher Risk For Chronic Depression?

Does chronic depression run in the family? Researchers aren’t sure why some people have brief episodes while other’s experience years-long depression. However, new research published in Jama Network uses a novel MRI technique that could help find some …
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Medical Notes: Why Asthma Differs Between Genders, In-Flight Medical Emergencies, And How Daydreaming Could Get You A Promotion

Why does asthma differ between genders? Research shows that the condition starts at different times, presents with different symptoms, and responds differently to treatment between men and women. A new study examined this divergence at a genetic level and …
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Medical Notes: Your Hometown May Be Making You Sick, Why Marriage Is Good For Your Health, And The Best Diet For Brain Function

What’s the best food for your brain? A new study in the journal Metabolic Brain Disease reveals the best diet to keep your mind healthy. Following a low-carbohydrate or low-calorie meal plan was shown to improve brain metabolism. Researchers found that just …
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Medical Notes: How Ultra-Processed Foods Affect Reproductive Health, Reversing Your Age, And Patients Are Being Misdiagnosed As ‘Brain Dead’

People marked as ‘brain dead’ may have been misdiagnosed. Thousands of patients are labeled as ‘unresponsive’ each year, but new research reveals that 25 percent of those assumptions are wrong. Some patients are conscious, they just can’t show it. …
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Medical Notes: The New Test Saving Generations Of Men, A Solve For Your Balance Issues, And How To Use Boredom To Your Advantage

A test that could save generations of men. Prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of death in American men, and most cases can only be diagnosed after a biopsy. Luckily, new research in the journal E-bio Medicine reveals a new urine test that could …
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Medical Notes: How Birth Control Is Changing Your Brain, The Sneaky Cause Of Air Pollution, And Are You Eating The Right Type Of Protein?

Is birth control safe to use? Millions of women use hormonal contraception, and new research is showing it may be affecting more than reproduction. Research in the journal Hormones And Behavior shows that contraceptives seem to affect brain processes that …
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Medical Notes: Binge-Watching Is Good For Your Brain, How To Detect Cancer At Home, And Breaking Bad Fitness Habits

You may soon be able to detect skin cancer at home. The exo-patch is a silicone product that uses micro-needles to pick up DNA information from our cells. It uses this data to detect cancerous fragments. When tested on mice, the exo-patch was able to …
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Medical Notes: You’re Taking Too Many Medications, Why Early Detection For Alzheimer’s Disease Isn’t Working, And A Better Treatment For Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Are you taking too many medications? In a review of nearly two thousand older adults, about one in three took five or more prescription drugs. These people had worse balance, weaker grip strength, and walked slower than their peers. Researchers believe it’s …
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Medical Notes: A New Weight Loss Drug Without The Side Effects, How Paternal Drinking Affects Kids, And How To Fix Your Arthritic Knees Without Surgery

Why are weight loss drugs so difficult to take long-term? GIP-1 medications help suppress a person’s appetite, but the various side effects like vomiting and nausea cause a majority of patients to stop using the drugs within a year. Thankfully, a research …
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Medical Notes: AI Can Diagnose Your Parkinson’s Disease, How Bacteria Can Lower Your Medical Bills, And The Dangers Of Dehydration

Some diseases are tough to self-diagnose, but AI is here to help. Research in the Journal NPJ Parkinson’s Disease has revealed a screening test that uses artificial intelligence to help notice signs of Parkinson’s. The program gives users two short …
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Medical Notes: How To Flush Out ‘Forever Chemicals’, Eat Fruit To Sleep Better, And Is Toothpaste Causing Your Allergies?

Toothpaste may be the cause of your child’s allergies. An antimicrobial chemical called Triclosan has been a staple ingredient in everyday products like mouthwash and clothing for decades. While its purpose is to reduce bacterial growth, research suggests …
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Medical Notes: Why Kids Should Be Bilingual, Stopping The Spread Of Malaria, And Are Generic Drugs Dangerous?

Not all generic drugs are created equal. You may want to start paying attention to where your medications are manufactured, according to new research. A study published in The Journal Production And Operations Management has found that drugs coming out of …
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