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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?
An interesting article from the McGill Office of Science and Society reviews if electric or manual toothbrushes are better for your teeth and gums. The CDC approved a new medication using a completely different mechanism for the treatment of schizophrenia. Your Calls and Comments:
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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
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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)
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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
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Scurvy, although rare is seen in specific at-risk population. Physicians advised to be aware of the signs and symptoms.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 8, 2024 Source:Canadian doctors warned to be on the lookout for scurvy
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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 or fruit drinks and high coffee consumption linked to higherstroke risk
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House Calls, #941, October 6, 2024: Remember we will not forget or forgive
A phase I study successfully demonstrates the feasibility of the use of a persons own stem cells to create pancreatic islet cells at produce insulin. The cells were injected into the abdomen of a patient and completely reversed their type 1 diabetes. In short, after one year, he still had their diabetes in remission. There…
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Are there health risks to using scented candles?
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 4, 2024 Source:Are Scented Candles Harmful For 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?
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