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Medical Notes: March 26, 2023

>> 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?

topics: Cannabis and Medical Marijuana| Children and Parenting| News and Headlines| Research and Clinical Trials| Smoking

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

What Can We Actually Learn From Animal Studies?

>> May 15, 2022

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.

topics: Children and Youth at Risk| Medical Research| Pets and Animals| Research and Clinical Trials| Smoking| Vaping and E-cigarettes| Vulnerable Populations
Medical Notes: Week of July 4, 2021

Medical Notes: Week of July 4, 2021

>> 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.

topics: Allergy and Immunology| Antibodies| Children and Parenting| Children and Youth at Risk| Covid-19 Pandemic| Family and Interpersonal Relationships| Immune System| News and Headlines| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Public Health and Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials| Smoking| Teenagers| Viruses| Vulnerable Populations
Medical Notes: Week of April 11, 2021

Medical Notes: Week of April 11, 2021

>> 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.

topics: Cancer Treatment and Research| Dieting| News and Headlines| Nutrition and Diet| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Research and Clinical Trials| Smoking

Medical Notes: Week of December 29, 2019

>> 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 …

topics: Allergy and Immunology| Culture and the Arts| Health Care| Health Cost| Music| Neuroscience and Neurology| News and Headlines| Obesity and Body Weight| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Public Health and Public Safety| Sleep| Smoking| Surgery

Medical Notes: Week of December 1, 2019

>> 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.

topics: Anxiety and Depression| Biology| Cognitive Decline| Government and Legislation| Health Care| Medication| Mental Health| Neuroscience and Neurology| News and Headlines| Nutrition and Diet| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Prevention| Public Health and Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials| Sleep| Smoking| Stress and Stress Management| Surgery| Vaping and E-cigarettes

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
Lung Cancer Stigma

Lung Cancer and Its Stigma

>> June 16, 2019

Most forms of cancer have a built-in constituency of patients, loved ones, and concerned others. Lung cancer patients, instead, are often blamed for their own disease because of its frequent connection with smoking. Patients are often isolated, and research dollars lag behind other, less common cancer killers.

topics: Cancer Treatment and Research| Discrimination and Racism| Medical Research| Public Health and Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials| Research Funding| Smoking| Stigma and Stereotypes

Medical Notes: Week of January 27, 2019

>> January 27, 2019

A drinkable cocktail of designer molecules that stops the development of dementia. Then, using sugar substitutes as part of a weight loss resolution and the evidence that suggests it's no better or worse than plain old sugar. Finally, shaming people for what they do isn't right even thought new research suggests that it can get people who engage in dangerous …

topics: Behavioral Science| Cancer Treatment and Research| Habits| Medical Research| News and Headlines| Nutrition and Diet| Obesity and Body Weight| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Public Health and Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials| Smoking

Medical Notes: Week of November 4, 2018

>> November 4, 2018

Post surgery opioid addiction in women. The Risks of drinking everyday. Intestinal bacteria tied to obesity in toddlers. Lung cancer death decreases in California. And finally, a reduction in the flu for some due to television watching habits.

topics: Addiction| Alcohol Use and Abuse| Behavioral Science| Cancer Treatment and Research| Health Care| Medical Research| News and Headlines| Obesity and Body Weight| Opioid Epidemic| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Prevention| Public Health and Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials| Smoking| Surgery

Medical Notes: Week of February 4, 2018

>> February 4, 2018

Why the ozone layer is recovering, slowing the natural aging of your lungs by eating fresh tomatoes and apples, and at what age spending habits form.

topics: Behavioral Science| Child Development| Children and Parenting| Economics and Finance| Emotion| Environmental Science and Climate Change| Family and Interpersonal Relationships| News and Headlines| Nutrition and Diet| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Research and Clinical Trials| Smoking
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