Daily aspirin is being widely prescribed to people who don’t need it, at the price of increased risk of bleeding.
Learn more here:
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For decades, the routine treatment of pneumonia has been the prescription of ‘big gun’ antibiotics. But these not only bring additional drug side effects; they result in forcing a wide range of bacteria to develop resistance. Learn how:
#antibiotics
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Antibiotics have been shown to be as effective as surgery in many cases of appendicitis in adults. Certain antibiotics have also been shown to significantly increase survival in lung cancer patients and leukemia patients. Find out why:
#antibiotics
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In 117 years of the Nobel Prize in Medicine & Physiology, 12 women have been Nobel laureates. And while some of this in the early years could be attributed to the paucity of women in science, that’s not the only explanation:
#NobelPrize#WomenInScience
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A relatively new study reports on a detailed review of scientific evidence weighing the value of non-drug interventions for diseases like Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis. Learn what it uncovered:
#probiotics#nutrition#supplements
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While the NIH has historically been an integral part of Nobel Prize-winning research, it's received some criticism for deviating from its core mission. Find out why:
#NobelPrize#medicalresearch#NIH
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Don't overlook your gut's health. In fact, working good bacteria into your diet can protect your gut from bacterial infection.
#guthealth#probiotics
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The coronavirus spreading to the U.S. from China has a lot of people worried. But, statistically, it's highly unlikely you'll fall seriously ill with the virus, much less be killed by it. Get all the coronavirus facts here:
#coronavirus#CoronaVirusFacts
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Exercise isn't only good for your body; it's good for your brain. Learn how exercise actually helps make you smarter:
#exercise#Health#mentalhealth
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Tune in online at 9 pm PST on Wed., Feb. 5. to hear me on the @MITD_Show late night radio show on KNYE 95.1 FM in Pahrump Nevada. I'll be talking about my new book, Boneheads & Brainiacs: Heroes and Scoundrels of the Nobel Prize in Medicine:
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#nobelprize
Questioning those daily supplements you’re taking? You should. It’s food, not supplements, that provide your body with healthy nutrients. Keep that in mind if you’re working on any diet- or fitness-related goals this year!
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If you’re looking at trying a new diet this year, consider the ketogenic diet. A recent study shows the ketogenic diet promotes longevity and it also decreases blood markers of inflammation. Learn more here:
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