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Life Expectancy/Lifespan

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Medical Notes: October 9, 2022

>> October 9, 2022

The nighttime habits that can detect Parkinson’s disease. Then, how do we decide between risk and reward? Then, think twice before ordering a side of bacon. And finally…your sleeping habits could predict when you die.

topics: Biology| Brain Chemistry| Brain Function| Cancer Treatment and Research| Inflammation and Pain| Life Expectancy/Lifespan| News and Headlines| Nutrition and Diet| Processed Food| Risk| Sleep

Medical Notes: August 14, 2022

>> August 14, 2022

Only 7% of Americans have good cardiometabolic health; How light affects your mood; The secret to a long life; How cigar labels are misleading consumers.

topics: Biology| DNA and Genetics| Federal Government and Regulation| Life Expectancy/Lifespan| News and Headlines| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety| Public Policy and Regulation| Research and Clinical Trials| Smoking

Medical Notes: August 7, 2022

>> August 7, 2022

In the future, robots may be brushing your teeth; Air pollution is taking years off of life expectancy; Can gardening help ease symptoms of anxiety and depression?; And finally…has zoom hindered creativity?

topics: Air Pollution| Anxiety and Depression| Employment and Workplace Issues| Life Expectancy/Lifespan| News and Headlines| Oral Health and Dental Hygiene| Pollution| Research and Clinical Trials| Technology| Work

Medical Notes: June 26, 2022

>> June 26, 2022

Increasing green space in U.S. cities can significantly decrease mortality. Can a diabetes drug be used to treat cardiovascular disease? And finally, firefighters are more likely to get cancer than the general population but one bracelet may be able to change that.

topics: Covid-19 Pandemic| Covid-19 Vaccine| Infectious Disease and Vaccination| Life Expectancy/Lifespan| Mental Health| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Prevention| Vaccination
medical notes: week of october 31, 2021

Medical Notes: October 31, 2021

>> October 31, 2021

An influential government task force issues new advice about low-dose aspirin. Plus, a study finds that people with natural immunity to Covid-19 don’t have it for very long. And finally, safe sex is still important--a quarter of people with STDs don’t tell their partners.

topics: Aging and the Elderly| Allergy and Immunology| Antibodies| Behavioral Science| Biology| Cardiology| Covid-19 Pandemic| Covid-19 Vaccine| Federal and State Government| Government and Legislation| Health Care| Immune System| Infectious Disease and Vaccination| Infrastructure and Engineering| Life Expectancy/Lifespan| Masks| Medical Research| News and Headlines| Nutrition and Diet| Prevention| Reproductive Health| Research and Clinical Trials| Social Science| Viruses

Medical Notes: October 24, 2021

>> October 24, 2021

A new study calls into question the six foot social distancing guidelines. Then, eating green vegetables and fiber can cut your risk of colon cancer in half, and spinach is especially effective. And finally…where you live may protect you from dementia.

topics: Aging and the Elderly| Allergy and Immunology| Antibodies| Behavioral Science| Biology| Cardiology| Covid-19 Pandemic| Health Care| Immune System| Infectious Disease and Vaccination| Infrastructure and Engineering| Life Expectancy/Lifespan| Masks| Medical Research| News and Headlines| Nutrition and Diet| Prevention| Research and Clinical Trials| Science| Social Distancing| Social Science| Vaccination| Viruses
Medical Notes: Week of July 18, 2021

Medical Notes: July 18, 2021

>> July 18, 2021

Everybody loves a home-cooked meal, but what if your stove was slowly poisoning you? Then, if you were born 200 years ago, you’d be lucky to celebrate your 40th birthday. Plus, researchers have cured diabetes in mice by putting insulin-producing cells into a tiny device. Then, older people who have trouble falling asleep are more likely to have cognitive …

topics: Aging and the Elderly| Biology| Children and Parenting| Cognitive Decline| Energy Production| Environmental Science and Climate Change| Family and Interpersonal Relationships| Infrastructure and Engineering| Life Expectancy/Lifespan| Neuroscience and Neurology| News and Headlines| Nutrition and Diet| Pollution| Pregnancy and Child Birth| Public Health and Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials| Science| Sleep| Smartphones| Technology
Medical Notes: Week of March 7, 2021

Medical Notes: Week of March 7, 2021

>> March 7, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says in the first half of 2020, overall American life expectancy dropped by a full year. Then, a new study finds that one third of Americans are anxious and depressed today. And finally… one way to reduce all that anxiety—listen to 80’s music.

topics: Anxiety and Depression| Biology| Covid-19 Pandemic| Culture and the Arts| Family and Interpersonal Relationships| Life Expectancy/Lifespan| Mental Health| Music| News and Headlines| Research and Clinical Trials| Viruses

Medical Notes: Week of November 10, 2019

>> November 10, 2019

The largest study of its kind is strengthening the link between football and the brain disorder CTE. Then, a new study in the journal Radiology shows that complications due to cortisone shots are much more common than previously thought. Finally, another study is proving that dog owners live longer.

topics: Biology| Culture and the Arts| Dogs| Football| Head/Brain Injury| Health Care| Inflammation and Pain| Injury| Life Expectancy/Lifespan| Mental Health| News and Headlines| Pets and Animals| Sports and Recreation| Stress and Stress Management

Medical Notes: Week of October 13, 2019

>> October 13, 2019

When you call 9-1-1 for an ambulance, paramedics are supposed to take you to the closest hospital. But a new study shows that doesn’t happen about 40 percent of the time. Then, Flu season is rapidly approaching again. And finally… A study finds that if you want to live longer, take a nap.

topics: Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance| Biology| Discrimination and Racism| Economics and Finance| Emergency Medicine and First Responders| Gastroenterology and Digestion| Gut Bacteria| Health Care| Infectious Disease and Vaccination| Life Expectancy/Lifespan| Paramedics| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Poverty| Prevention| Research and Clinical Trials| Sleep| Technology| Vaccination

Medical Notes: Week of September 29, 2019

>> September 29, 2019

Cancer survivors having a higher risk of heart disease and other illnesses. Then, a new study shows that prescription omega 3 fatty acids can significantly reduce high triglycerides. And finally, a new study shows that being optimistic is one of the best things you can do for your lifespan.

topics: Biology| Cancer Treatment and Research| Health Care| Life Expectancy/Lifespan| News and Headlines| Obesity and Body Weight| Oncology| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Prescription Drugs| Public Health and Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials| Smoking| Specialist

Medical Notes: Week of September 1, 2019

>> September 1, 2019

Death rates due to heart failure have been increasing since 2012 despite improvements in medicine and surgery. Then, Binge drinking is often seen as a problem among college students and 20-somethings… but a study in the journal of the American Geriatrics Society finds that a lot of senior citizens binge drink, too. Then, ACL tears have traditionally been …

topics: Aging and the Elderly| Alcohol Use and Abuse| American Society and Culture| Binge Drinking| Biology| College/Higher Education| Culture and the Arts| Education| Emergency Medicine and First Responders| Emergency Room| Gender and Identity| Health Care| Life Expectancy/Lifespan| News and Headlines| Prevention| Sleep| Smartphones| Sports and Recreation| Technology| Women's Health
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