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Medical Notes: Week of May 31, 2020

>> May 31, 2020

Far too few tests are available for Covid-19 right now. But a newly developed smartphone app is remarkably effective at predicting if a person is infected. The app, relies on people telling the app every day whether they have a cough, a loss of smell …

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Medical Notes: Week of July 1, 2018

>> July 1, 2018

Colorectal cancer rates have increased among people under the age of 50 and that’s why the American Cancer Society is now recommending adults undergo screening starting at age 45, rather than 50. The rate of colorectal cancer among people younger than 50 has …

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Medical Notes: Week of May 7, 2017

>> May 7, 2017

You may need to rethink your drink. A study in the journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia shows that excess sugar, especially the fructose in soda, may damage your brain. People who drink a lot of sugary beverages are more likely to have a poor memory, a smaller …

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