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Medical Notes: Why A Deep Breath Could Save Your Life, The Truth Behind Video Game Addiction, And How To Get ‘FOREVER Chemicals’ Out Of Your Water

Here’s the best way to increase your vitamin-d during winter. A majority of Americans are deficient in this vitamin that’s crucial for both physical and mental health. Nutritionists recommend consuming foods that have at least two micro-grams of Vitamin-D, which is about 10 percent of the daily value. These include fish, milk, egg yolks, and

todayNovember 19, 2025

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“We Just Listen To Doctors”: Being An Informed Patient Can Save Your Life

After losing her son to an opioid overdose, one mother has turned her grief into action by creating a new kind of hospital role – life care specialists. These “care coaches” guide patients through recovery, offering pain management education, emotional support, and alternatives to addictive medications. Guest Information: Cammie Wolf Rice, author, The Flight, founder

todayNovember 16, 2025

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Ditch The Pills: How Integrative Medicine Could Change Your Life

These days, there’s a pill to solve nearly every problem, but the actual issue may be our growing dependence on these pharmaceuticals. A different approach known as integrative medicine encourages treating the root causes of illness. Our experts this week explain how lifestyle changes, nutrition, and better patient-doctor relationships can finally give us lasting, full-body

todayNovember 16, 2025

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Medical Notes: How To Get Rid Of Forever Chemicals, Why A Deep Breath Could Save Your Life, And Are You At Higher Risk For Chronic Depression?

Does chronic depression run in the family? Researchers aren’t sure why some people have brief episodes while other’s experience years-long depression. However, new research published in Jama Network uses a novel MRI technique that could help find some answers. The imaging measured a patient’s lifetime accumulation of neuro-melanin, which can help them estimate the same levels

todayNovember 12, 2025

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In-Flight Emergencies: What Medicine Looks Like 30,000 Feet In The Air

With millions of people flying on airplanes at any given moment, it’s not uncommon for a medical emergency to arise. A cardiologist who’s helped during more than twenty in-flight incidents explains how airline crews and ground-based medical teams work together to save lives thousands of feet in the air. He reveals how quick thinking, evolving

todayNovember 9, 2025

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Asherman’s Syndrome – A Hidden Cause Of Infertility

Many couples deal with fertility issues, but not all are permanent. For Lisa McCarty, multiple miscarriages led doctors to discover a rare condition caused by scarring from trying to remove McCarty’s placenta after her first pregnancy. Her journey to expand her family reveals how easily this condition can go unnoticed and the best treatments for

todayNovember 9, 2025

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Medical Notes: Why Asthma Differs Between Genders, In-Flight Medical Emergencies, And How Daydreaming Could Get You A Promotion

Why does asthma differ between genders? Research shows that the condition starts at different times, presents with different symptoms, and responds differently to treatment between men and women. A new study examined this divergence at a genetic level and identified 61 genes that have significantly different expressions related to asthma. Surprisingly, this research also revealed

todayNovember 5, 2025

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The Gap In Mental Health Education That Could Save Lives

Public awareness of mental illness may be growing, but true understanding still lags behind. One mother’s experience navigating her child’s mental health crisis inspired her to champion mental health literacy in schools. Today, her organization is working to ensure students, parents, and teachers gain the knowledge to recognize early warning signs and foster informed conversations

todayNovember 2, 2025

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Profit Over Patients: Are Private Equity Firms Ruining Healthcare?

America’s healthcare system is increasingly being shaped by private equity investors who are focused on driving profit over health. From fraudulent billing practices to staff cuts, their short-term financial tactics have fueled bankruptcies and worsened care quality across the country. Our experts explain the strategies of these firms that are harming consumers, as well as

todayNovember 2, 2025