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Standing desk health benefits may not stand the test of time, study finds
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 21, 2024 Source:Standing desk health benefits may not stand the test of time, study finds Reference:Device-measured stationary behaviour and cardiovascular and orthostatic circulatory disease incidence
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House Calls, #943, October 20, 2024: Lowering the bar and insulting the groups you want to promote in one fell swoop.
The Toronto Metropolitan University’s decision to lower the undergraduate GPA average to 3.3 for its medical school and guaranteeing 75% of its seats will be reserved for for Indigenous, Black, and other “equity-deserving” groups including 2SLGBTQ+, seems to be saying that they are not able to qualify with a greater average. Why? They are people…
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Long Covid: study shows damage to brain’s ‘control centre’
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 17, 2024 Source:Long Covid: study shows damage to brain’s ‘control centre’ Reference: Quantitative susceptibility mapping at 7 T in COVID-19: brainstem effects and outcome associations
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Acne is is unlikely made worse by certain foods. There are straightforward known mechanisms that contribute to its development.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 16, 2024 Source:It’s not the pizza, say dermatologists. What really causes acne breakouts
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How psilocybin, the psychedelic in mushrooms, may rewire the brain to ease depression, anxiety and more
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 15, 2024 Source:How psilocybin, the psychedelic in mushrooms, may rewire the brain to ease depression, anxiety and more
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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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