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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NJOY Ace Source: NJOY E-cigarette giant Juul’s momentum is slowing as rivals woo customers with less expensive vapes and fruity flavors, according to the latest Nielsen data. Juul’s dollar share slipped slightly, down 0.3 percentage points to 71.4%, in the four weeks ended Aug. 10, according to Nielsen scanner data compiled by Cowen analyst Vivien
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The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) has developed an evidence-based guideline for the treatment of patients with myelomeningocele. Executive summaries of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons Systematic Review and Evidence-Based Guidelines for Pediatric Myelomeningocele were published today in Neurosurgery. Full text of the guidelines can also be found on cns.org. The burden of disease is
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The path to becoming a doctor is challenging. First college as a pre-med, then medical school, and finally residency. Which part is the most challenging? In this video we’ll go over each stage. Vlog channel: https://youtube.com/lifeofasurgeon Pre-med Roadmap to Med School Acceptance: https://medschoolinsiders.com/all-courses/ College vs Medical School: https://youtu.be/PgHotL0MOVM Med School vs Residency: https://youtu.be/3mFF8It-oG8 My Struggles
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