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Microbiologist comments on why you should never kiss a newborn baby (at least by friends and family members).
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 6, 2024 Source:Why You Should Never Kiss A Baby
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Another observational food-questionnaire study rife with recall bias links dark chocolate consumption with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 5, 2024 Source:Dark chocolate linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes, study saysReference:Chocolate intake and risk of type 2 diabetes: prospective cohort studies
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New approach to treatment for the 50% of people with acute eosinophilic exacerbations of asthma attacks.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 4, 2024 Source:First new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years Reference: Treating eosinophilic exacerbations of asthma and COPD with benralizumab (ABRA): a double-blind, double-dummy, active placebo-controlled randomised trial
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Is Organic Produce Really Safer to Eat? Short answer; not really according to this article
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 1, 2024 Source:Is Organic Produce Really Safer to Eat?
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“Leisure sickness” is not a medical condition but a lot of space was taken in this article to produce a plethora of recommendations for relaxation that paradoxically becomes a full time stressful job to accomplish it.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 29, 2024 Source:You Might Be Prone to “Leisure Sickness” if Your Body Seems to Sabotage Your Time Off
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The effects of high-potency cannabis on DNA expression as it pertains to several illnesses including the development of psychoses is discussed in this study.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 27, 2024 Source:High-potency cannabis use leaves a distinct mark on DNA Reference: Methylomic signature of current cannabis use in two first-episode psychosis cohorts
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The fluoride debate continues. It is important to look at the data and that it be of high quality when discussing this issue.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 26, 2024 Source:Do We Really Need to Be Worried About Fluoride in Tap Water? Background information:Let’s Put Water Fluoridation Myths To RestThe Fluoride ControversyThe Right Chemistry: Fluoridation and Children’s IQFluoride and IQ