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Conflicting studies evaluating cancer risk after removal of the thymus.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 18, 2026 Source:A ‘Useless’ Organ That Doctors Often Remove May Actually Fight Cancer Reference:The Thymus: Function and the Debate Over Its Removal The thymus is a small organ located behind the breastbone, in front of the heart. It serves as the “training ground” for T cells — the immune system’s soldiers that…
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Do higher Sun Protection Factor (SPF) sunscreens provide for better protection? Is there a difference between SPF 30 and 50 for example?
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 17, 2026 Source:Think higher SPF means better? Experts say not always Note: I do not approve of this article because it is designed to advertise sunscreen products. But that was what I was sent today for the commentary. Reference: SPF Factors and Protection Above SPF 30 UVA vs. UVB Penetration…
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Millions take calcium and vitamin D for stronger bones. A major review finds little benefit
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 16, 2026 Source:Millions take calcium and vitamin D for stronger bones. A major review finds little benefit Reference:Calcium, vitamin D, or combined supplementation to prevent fractures and falls: systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Large psilocybin dose briefly improved dementia in case study of an 80 year-old woman. Larger controlled studies are required
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 15, 2026 Source:Large psilocybin dose briefly improved dementia in case study Reference:Transient multidomain functional improvement in advanced Alzheimer’s disease following high-dose psilocybin-containing mushroom administration: a case report
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Explain to parents why Vitamin K administration at birth is a safe and effective means of preventing neonatal bleeding conditions. More parents are saying no to the shot due to misinformation.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 12, 2026 Source:More parents are saying no to newborn vitamin K shots. Experts are concerned. Reference: The following patient handout synthesizes the information discussed across this conversation, covering the rationale for vitamin K at birth, sources of vitamin K, types and symptoms of vitamin K deficiency bleeding, and the outcomes…
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Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup. Measles is at the top of the list.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 11, 2026 Source:Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup
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Childhood egg allergies fall as early introduction becomes more common, new study finds
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 9, 2026 Source:Childhood egg allergies fall as early introduction becomes more common, new study finds Reference:Guidelines for Early Food Introduction and Patterns of Food Allergy
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