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House Calls, #973, June 1, 2025: It is not always a simple yes or no
There are times when science can answer a question with exact certainty and yet in other instances the answer can be nuanced. This is especially true when considering the risk vs the hazard of a particular compound on human health. In an article written by Dr. Joe Schwarcz, these concepts are presented with clarity. Your…
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It is well known that unhealthy lifestyles, certain chronic conditions may make the heart age faster. Using a cardiac MRI does not move the needle on what we need to offer patients to prevent disease progression.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 30, 2025 Source:Unhealthy lifestyles, certain chronic conditions may make the heart age faster Reference:Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging markers of ageing: a multi-centre, cross-sectional cohort study
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Health Canada national recall issued for pregabalin because some 50 mg bottles may contain 150 mg capsules.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 29, 2025 Source:National recall issued for common pain medication over dosage issue Reference:JAMP-Pregabalin 50 mg: One lot recalled as some bottles may contain 150 mg capsules
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Plausible explanation detailing how living near golf courses in southern Minnesota increases the risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease. It may not be applicable to countries that restrict certain herbicides and pesticides.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 28, 2025 Source:Can living near golf courses give you Parkinson’s? New study .. Reference:Proximity to Golf Courses and Risk of Parkinson Disease
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Diabetes drug, Pioglitazone seems to inhibit the growth of certain types of prostate cancer. Further evaluation is needed due to the small study size but the science is sound.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 27, 2025 Source:Diabetes Drug Stops Prostate Cancer From Coming Back Reference:The anti-diabetic PPARγ agonist Pioglitazone inhibits cell proliferation and induces metabolic reprogramming in prostate cancer
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Northward spread of Aspergillus species poses increased health risks for susceptible individuals for which we are woefully unprepared.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 26, 2025 Source:A fungus that can ‘eat you from the inside out’ could spread as the world heats up
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House Calls, #972, May 25, 2025: Tests For the Ages. How to save yourself $700.
House Calls, #972, May 25, 2025: Tests For the Ages. How to save yourself $700. Your Calls and Comments: How the marketing of wellness blood tests of dubious screening potential falsely equates more testing with better health as opposed to evaluating the individual based on family and personal health histories, clinical evaluation, and use of…
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Researchers record how life’s glow fades after death. Ultraweak photons detected from biochemical changes as cells shut down.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 23, 2025 Source:Researchers record how life’s glow fades after death Reference:Imaging Ultraweak Photon Emission from Living and Dead Mice and from Plants under Stress
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Research says parenting can help protect the brain from some effects of aging
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 22, 2025 Source:Research says parenting can help protect the brain from some effects of aging Reference:How parenthood may help keep your brain young
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