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A review of high blood pressure screening and management
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 21, 2024 Source:What people should do about high blood pressure, according to a doctor
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There is no evidence to link intermittent fasting with a greater risk of death due to cardiovascular disease. According to @matthewherper “A study says intermittent fasting is making people drop dead. Oh, come on” He is bang on.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 20, 2024 Source:A study says intermittent fasting is making people drop dead. Oh, come on Reference: Press Release – 8-hour time-restricted eating linked to a 91% higher risk of cardiovascular death
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The CDC recommends people use distilled water instead of tap water, which is not sterile, for nasal irrigation practices to reduce infection risks
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 19, 2024 Source:Neti Pots Linked to Eye, Brain and Spinal Cord Infections Caused by Amoeba in Water
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A Pill That Kills Ticks Is a Promising New Weapon Against Lyme Disease
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 18, 2024 Source:A Pill That Kills Ticks Is a Promising New Weapon Against Lyme Disease
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House Calls, #918, March 17, 2024: It’s your fault for the maladies of our health care system if you seek care elsewhere according to the Federal Health Minister
Dr Shawn Whatley takes Federal Health Minister Mark Holland to task over his statements about people seeking private health care solutions in the US. Your Calls and Comments:
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Cold water immersion benefits are not backed by quality science, report says.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 15, 2024 Source:Cold water immersion benefits are not backed by quality science, report says Reference:Does the Wim Hof Method have a beneficial impact on physiological and psychological outcomes in healthy and non-healthy participants? A systematic review
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After risky spine surgery the surgeon told her not to plan any travel. Here’s what happened when she didn’t listen. This story does not represent the average patient nor does it contain sufficient information to understand the injuries she sustained.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 14, 2024 Source:After risky spine surgery the surgeon told her not to plan any travel. Here’s what happened when she didn’t listen
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The social media influencers peddling and promoting the ‘Sephora kids’ fad/obsession with skin care products to young children and tweens are acting like child predators.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 13, 2024 Source:‘Sephora kids’: Tweens’ obsession with prestige skin care raises alarm bells
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Phase 2b study shows that single dose of LSD variant provides immediate and lasting relief from anxiety in about half of the study group compared to controls at 12 weeks post administration.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 12, 2024 Source:Single dose of LSD provides immediate and lasting relief from anxiety, study says
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