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The Secret That Helped One Young Woman's Anxiety Disappear

October 7, 2024

Meet Kylie Ohlson, a 20-year-old from Salt Lake City who found a simple way to manage her anxiety. She used to drink caffeinated beverages daily, like many others in her age group. But she noticed some unsettling effects, such as eye twitches and gut problems. So, she decided to ditch the caffeine.

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Amyloid and Tau: A Remarkable Reversal in Brain Health

October 7, 2024

Simon Nicholls, a participant in an Alzheimer's intervention study, has seen remarkable improvements in his brain health. After initially testing positive for amyloid and tau proteins, subsequent blood tests showed negative results, indicating a significant reduction in these markers associated with

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Why Not Teach Kids How to Stay Safe from HIV?

October 7, 2024

Sure, testing and treatment for HIV are important. But imagine if we could teach our kids how to avoid getting infected in the first place! That's where schools come in. A solid sex education program can make a huge difference without breaking the bank. It's about giving students accurate info on ho

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Ticks on the Rise: Help Scientists Study Them!

October 7, 2024

Scientists at Marshfield Clinic Research Institute are collecting ticks to learn more about these pesky creatures and the diseases they carry. So far, over 5,000 ticks have been submitted by the public through a research study called TICK Inventory via Citizen Science (TICS). This time of year, you

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Bodies Given to Texas Medical School Without Consent

October 7, 2024

For years, Dallas and Tarrant counties have been sending their unclaimed dead to the University of North Texas Health Science Center. The center used these bodies for medical research. They would cremate those with infectious diseases or ones that had started to decompose. The rest were either embal

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Meditation and Brain Stimulation: A Powerful Duo?

October 7, 2024

Imagine combining meditation with something called neuromodulation. This is a fancy term for tweaking your brain's activity using safe methods like transcranial electric stimulation (tES) or transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Research shows this combo can really boost how well you remember thi

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How Patients Can Gain Control Over Their Health Data

October 7, 2024

In today's digital age, patient data is becoming increasingly valuable in advancing medical research and personalized health care. However, the question of who owns this data remains a complex issue. Recent developments by major electronic health record software providers like Epic to allow patients

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Protecting Your Food After Storms: Safety Tips You Need to Know!

October 7, 2024

When a big storm hits, you might be surprised by the extra problems it can cause. One of them is food poisoning! So, let’s talk about how to keep your food safe during power outages. First off, keep that fridge door closed tight! Normally, your fridge should be around 40 degrees Fahrenheit or l

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The Risk of Heart Defects in IVF Babies: A Scandinavian Study

October 7, 2024

Are you planning to have a baby through in vitro fertilization (IVF)? You might want to know about a recent study from Scandinavia. Researchers there found that babies born using assisted reproductive technologies, like IVF, had a higher risk of serious heart defects. The study looked at over 7 mill

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Oura Ring 4: A Step Up in Health Tracking, But at a Higher Cost

October 7, 2024

Ever since its launch, Oura has been known for its sleek and discreet health trackers. The latest addition to their lineup, the Oura Ring 4, is no exception. This new model promises better accuracy in tracking your sleep patterns and heart rate. But what makes it stand out? Well, apart from the impr