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Medical Notes: Why You Should Spend More Time On Your Phone, The Dangers Of Kids Playing Tackle Football, And How Light Therapy Can Mend Your Heart

Are sound waves the next big thing in cancer treatment? Chemotherapy has long been the standard option, but its side effects can be just as devastating for the patient as the cancer. Instead, new research in the journal Chemical Science reveals how to make this treatment more precise through using ultrasound waves. When ultrasound is

todayDecember 10, 2025

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Saving A Life: How To Reverse An Overdose

Many people know what to do in emergencies like fires or animal encounters, but far fewer understand how to respond to an opioid overdose. A nonprofit is teaching the public to recognize key signs of an overdose and use tools like naloxone and fentanyl test strips to save lives. As education and access expand, the

todayDecember 7, 2025

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Hypothyroidism And The New FDA Ruling

The thyroid gland plays a vital role in regulating key body functions, but when it’s dysregulated, the typical treatment involves synthetic T4 and T3. A small number of patients still use desiccated thyroid extract derived from animals, but the FDA plans to phase it out due to safety and dosing concerns. Our experts explain why

todayDecember 7, 2025

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Medical Notes: The Hidden Dangers Of Your Vape, When To Choose Weightlifting Over Cardio, And How To Get More Fiber In Your Diet

The hidden dangers of your vape. While e-cigarettes are marketed as a less-harmful option to the traditional cigarette, you’re still most likely causing long-term damage to your body. New research in the journal Frontiers In Toxicology reports that two toxic chemicals are generated when vaping liquids are heated. Both toxins disrupt essential cell function and

todayDecember 3, 2025

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Why Kids With Autism May Want To Learn Multiple Languages

During Celia Romero’s research on kids with autism, she uncovered a widespread misconception: many families had been advised to avoid teaching their child a second language. That guidance wasn’t backed by science. In fact, new research suggests that multilingualism may actually support executive functioning and social skills in kids on the spectrum. While more data

todayNovember 30, 2025

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Are Cluster Headaches The Worst Pain A Human Can Experience?

Cluster headaches are rare but devastating for the people who experience them. These attacks can strike repeatedly in a single day and may go undiagnosed for years. Specialists say greater awareness, research, and individualized treatment are urgently needed to help those living with this invisible, and often debilitating, condition. Guest Information: Tom Zeller Jr., author

todayNovember 30, 2025

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Medical Notes: How To Get ‘FOREVER Chemicals’ Out Of Your Water, A New Purpose For Your Smartwatch, And How To Get Better Sleep

Will we ever truly get rid of ‘Forever chemicals’? These synthetic chemicals are in cooking pans, waterproof clothing, and food packaging. They’re hard to remove and destroy once they’re in the environment, and our current removal technology is slow and inefficient. Thankfully, a new innovation, published in Advanced Materials, removes large amounts of forever chemicals

todayNovember 26, 2025

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Will GLP Medications Be The New Treatment For Alcohol Addiction?

GLP-1 receptor agonists, like Ozempic, have been in the news for helping people transform their lives through weight loss. But they’ve also had an unexpected side effect – curbing alcohol consumption. Our expert explains the ongoing research and the future of using these medications as addiction treatments. Guest Information: Alex DiFeliceantonio, Ph.D., appetitive neuroscientist, assistant

todayNovember 23, 2025

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Compounding Pharmacies – The Unsung Heroes Of Healthcare?

Compounding pharmacies aren’t spoken about much publicly, but they’re a crucial part of healthcare when needed. Whenever a patient needs a specialized dose or form of their medication that’s not commercially available, they get a compounded product. Our experts explain how this process works and the special regulations surrounding this branch of healthcare. Guest Information:

todayNovember 23, 2025