‘GRAS’-FED Loopholes: Why Your Diet Is More Toxic Than The FDA Knows
Jennifer Pomeranz explains how the status-quo is threatening public health and offers innovative solutions for reform.
Medical Notes: An Easier Way To Quit E-Cigarettes, Why First Responders Have a Higher Risk of Dementia, and Is Smell Our Most Important Sense?
The invisible burden of frontline workers. Quitting e-cigarettes may have just gotten a lot easier. Some newborn senses are more important than others.
Medical Notes: Is Your Brain Shrinking? Why Are Suicides At An All-Time High? And Why Your Future Wristwatch May Be Prescribed By A Doctor
Is Your Brain Shrinking? Why Are Suicides At An All-Time High? And Why Your Future Wristwatch May Be Prescribed By A Doctor
“No Smoke Is Good Smoke” How Vaping Is Increasing Cases Of COPD
Our experts explain ways to reduce your risk and how to manage COPD once you’re diagnosed.
Medical Notes: March 26, 2023
How fevers can benefit your child’s health. Can CBD help you kick your bad habit? If our eyes are always moving, why do we see a stable world?
Medical Notes: 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.
What Can We Actually Learn From Animal Studies?
How accurate are mice studies at showing what will happen in humans? Dr. Donna Arnett discusses what we should keep in mind when reading about trials in mice.
Medical Notes: Week of July 4, 2021
A study shows that even a mild case of Covid produces antibodies that are still going strong 11 months later. Then, Could flickering lights help treat Alzheimer’s disease? And finally a new study shows that the flavor ban in San Francisco may have pushed high schoolers to start smoking cigarettes instead.
Medical Notes: Week of April 11, 2021
A federal task force says far more smokers and former smokers should be eligible for free CT scans to screen for lung cancer. Then, a single head injury could result in dementia decades later. Then, Women with heart disease do a lot better when they’re treated by women doctors. And finally, if you want to cut your risk of diabetes… eat breakfast early.
Medical Notes: Week of December 29, 2019
The last three flu seasons have been bad, but there’s a chance this year could be even worse. Then, sleeping too much can be a risk factor for stroke. Plus, more than 30 million people in the United States think they’re allergic to penicillin when they’re not. And finally, if you’re scheduled for surgery, ask your doctor what kind of music she listens to in …
Medical Notes: Week of December 1, 2019
A study that finds that artery blockages discovered during stress tests can be managed with medication. Then, a study indicating cigarette smoking has hit an all-time low. Also, having more meatless burgers now could cut your dementia risk later. And finally, if people are more anxious these days, maybe it’s because they’re not getting enough sleep.
Medical Notes: Week of 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.
