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Medical Notes: The Science Behind Your ‘AURA’, The Fluoride Debate, And The Real Reason Behind Your Yawn

Your ‘aura’ may just be a mixture of oils and fats on the skin. Scientists have discovered that perfumes, lotions, and personal products interact with what’s called our “human oxidation field.” It’s a constant cloud of molecules we emit that can negatively interact with our environment and worsen our air quality. Interestingly, research in Science

todayJune 25, 2025

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The Future Of Medicine Pt.1: Do We Want Free Or Innovative Healthcare?

Most Americans don’t have a clear picture of what universal healthcare really means. Dr. Marschall Runge says we’re unlikely to see fully free, unlimited care – but a model based on preventive, team-based medicine is possible. In his new book, The Great Healthcare Disruption, Runge outlines how AI, better access, and more shareable medical records

todayJune 22, 2025

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The Mental And Physical Toll Of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

For people with inflammatory bowel disease, daily life can be painful, unpredictable, and isolating. The successful management of IBD means addressing both physical and mental symptoms. Our experts discuss treatment approaches and a new program aiming to end the stigma and offer support for patients. Guest Information: Dr. Kate Tomasino, Clinical Health Psychologist, Associate Professor

todayJune 22, 2025

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More Than Growing Pains: The Hidden Toll Of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is tough to diagnose and even harder to treat effectively. Thankfully, researchers are creating more precise tests that can match patients to the right treatment plan on the first try. Our experts explain the challenges of rheumatoid arthritis and a new test that can bypass the trial-and-error approach to medicine. Guest Information: Dr.

todayJune 15, 2025

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‘GRAS’-FED Loopholes: Why Your Diet Is More Toxic Than The FDA Knows

For the most part, food companies are allowed to police themselves when introducing new food additives to market. This gap in oversight is the product of a GRAS loophole, a decades-old FDA policy. Our expert explains how the status-quo is threatening public health and offers innovative solutions for reform. Guest Information: Jennifer Pomeranz, Associate Professor

todayJune 15, 2025

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Medical Notes: The Brain’s Secret Microstructure That Has Powerful Impacts, Why Kids Should Play Sports, And How A Diabetes Drug Can Fight Off Alzheimer’s Disease

A diabetes drug may be helpful in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Research in the journal Jama Neurology reveals a connection between two glucose-lowering medications and a lower risk of Alzheimer’s. The drugs may have protective effects for the brain and could slow cognitive decline in dementia patients. Researchers are now looking at who would most

todayJune 11, 2025

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Why Everything Is Tuberculosis To Best-Selling Author John Green

Even though we have developed fantastic antibiotics for tuberculosis, the disease continues to devastate communities – especially lower-income populations in developing countries. John Green, a best-selling author, dives into the disparities that exist within the world of tuberculosis and how we can get life-saving treatment to the millions that need it. Guest Information: John Green

todayJune 8, 2025

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Why We Should Experiment On Pregnant Women

Experimenting on humans can be a dangerous and scary endeavor, but we’ve created guidelines to make sure that our clinical trials are the safest they can be. However, all of this effort is lost when it comes to pregnant women. We have very little data on how some of the most-used medications affect this population

todayJune 8, 2025