Month: August 2019

Do you want to live to be 100 years old? Well, the woman you’re about to meet passed that century mark…more than a decade ago. Anna Stoehr is one of the oldest people in the world. The U.S. Census released a report that shows in the year 2010, there were more than 53,000 people 100
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On one hand, we have alarming statistics about the physician shortage across the United States, and on the other hand, it’s incredibly difficult to become a doctor. In fact, some of the more competitive medical schools in the U.S. accept less than 4 percent of applicants. We need more doctors, but it’s so difficult to
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A recent study looking for a link between antibiotics and cancer risk uncovers a complex relationship. The researchers conclude that there is an association between antibiotic use and an increase in colon cancer risk, but a decrease in rectal cancer risk. A new study finds an association between antibiotics and certain cancers. With the advent
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New research dispels the prevalent notion that glucose drives inflammation in obesity-related type 2 diabetes. The findings may explain why so many treatments to prevent complications in type 2 diabetes have failed. Researchers used cell culture experiments to reveal that defects in the cells’ mitochondria, along with exposure to certain types of fats, drive inflammation
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Public health experts in the US have discovered that the Zika virus may still be spreading in the Americas, despite case reporting having approached close to zero. Shutterstock | nechaevkon Using a framework that integrated local case reporting and travel surveillance with genomic epidemiology, the team discovered a hidden, on-going Zika outbreak in Cuba that
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New research examines the link between maternal consumption of fluoridated water and lower IQs in their children. New research explores the possible developmental effects of fluoridated tap water. According to recent estimates, 66% of all United States residents receive fluoridated water through their taps. Adding fluoride to drinking water has been a public health practice
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Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the most common movement disorders in children. A growing number of caregivers worldwide are caring for children, adolescents and adults with child-onset CP. In this collection of articles in the Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, experts from different disciplines share their experience and summarize new research directed at maintaining
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Note that some links may require subscriptions. As flu season approaches, the U.S. government says it won’t vaccinate migrants held in detention centers. (CBS News) Is it OK for healthcare workers to speak Spanish among themselves if they want? The answer at one Florida clinic, reportedly, is no. (USA Today) Even two-hand touch football carries
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How to Ace the MCAT: These are the materials and study schedule that I used to get a 99.9th percentile on the MCAT. In Part 1, I go over the specific resources including AAMC Official MCAT materials, The Princeton Review MCAT Ultimate Course, Princeton Review Textbooks, Kaplan MCAT prep, ExamKrackers 101 Verbal Passages, and Khan
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Although most people can recognize a bee, hornet, or wasp as being a risk for stinging, many perceive flies as harmless. However, there are several types of biting fly. Although not all flies bite, those that do can be an irritation and danger to some people. This article will describe different flies that bite and
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In cystic fibrosis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a much-feared pathogen. The bacterium easily colonizes the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis, leading to chronic infections that are almost impossible to eradicate and are ultimately fatal. Why does P. aeruginosa, but not other common bacteria, thrive in cystic fibrosis lungs? A new study from researchers at Columbia
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A swollen lump under the chin can be troubling, but it is usually not a cause for concern. Swollen lymph nodes, cysts, and allergies may cause these lumps to form. A lump can appear anywhere in the soft area under the chin and jawline. The lump may be large, small, firm, or soft, depending on
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Aug 21 2019 World Plant Milk Day will return on August 22 for its third – and biggest outing. The annual day, a collaboration between global food awareness organization ProVeg International and vegan news service Plant Based News, celebrates the wide array of plant-based alternatives to dairy products and highlights their many benefits – for
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Taking antibiotics can lead to a yeast infection in the vagina, also known as a fungal infection or vaginal candidiasis. A yeast infection is a form of vaginitis, which means inflammation in the vagina. Vaginitis is common, affecting one-third of females at some point in their lives. Vaginal candidiasis, caused by Candida fungus, is the
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Despite decades of research, Alzheimer’s disease still holds many mysteries. A recent study asks whether spontaneous changes to the chemistry of proteins might help explain the neurological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s. A new study looks at the chemistry of Alzheimer’s-related proteins. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia; it currently affects an estimated 5.5
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