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House Calls Playlist (updated weekly)
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House Calls, #942, October 13, 2024: From Pig’s hair toothbrushes in 1780 to electric ones now. Who say’s there is no progress?
Categories: Sunday House Call ShowsAn interesting article from the McGill Office of Science and Society reviews if electric or manual toothbrushes are better for your teeth and gums. The…
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If you like pumpkin spice food products at this time of year, go ahead and enjoy. Its touted health benefits and claims are on more shaky ground.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 11, 2024 Source:5 Health Benefits of Pumpkin Spice Related posts: Cola caramel colouring carcinogen claim creates cancer calumny Unpublished sugary…
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Ontario Breast Screening Program officially changes screening age to starting at 40.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 10, 2024 Source:What women should know about their breasts, according to a doctor Reference:Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) Related posts:…
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Limited evidence to support the myriad of health benefits/claims cited in this article about bee pollen.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 9, 2024 Source:Health Benefits of Bee Pollen Related posts: Soy protein not effective in controlling hot flushes during menopause Supplement…
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Scurvy, although rare is seen in specific at-risk population. Physicians advised to be aware of the signs and symptoms.
Categories: Food ScienceMedical Mythbusting Commentary for October 8, 2024 Source:Canadian doctors warned to be on the lookout for scurvy Related posts: Some UK vitamin C tablets contain…
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Another observational food study with its inherent self-reporting bias this time about the link between fizzy drinks, coffee, and fruit juice consumption and increasing stroke risk.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 7, 2024 Source:Frequent drinking of fizzy beverages and fruit juice linked to an increased risk of stroke: research Reference:Frequent fizzy…
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House Calls, #941, October 6, 2024: Remember we will not forget or forgive
Categories: Sunday House Call ShowsA phase I study successfully demonstrates the feasibility of the use of a persons own stem cells to create pancreatic islet cells at produce insulin.…
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Are there health risks to using scented candles?
Categories: ToxicologyMedical Mythbusting Commentary for October 4, 2024 Source:Are Scented Candles Harmful For Health? Related posts: Sunscreen ingredient warning more chemical fearmongering Alcohol's relationship to health…
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Drinking shots of alcohol will not prevent food poisoning. @billcarrolltalk and I discuss why it does not work.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 3, 2024 Source:Wait—Can Alcohol Really Prevent Food Poisoning? Related posts: More chemophobia reports about heavy metals in lipstick, Mumps booster…