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Tattoo ink moves through body, killing immune cells, study says
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 1, 2025 Source:Tattoo ink moves through body, killing immune cells, study says
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3 Witch Folklore ‘Potions’ That Actually Have Medical Significance Today
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 31, 2025 Source:3 Witch Folklore ‘Potions’ That Actually Have Medical Significance Today
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Consumer reports study evaluates lead levels in many US-based protein powder products.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 23, 2025 Source:‘Alarmist’ or alarming? Report finds lead in protein powders Specific data from the Consumer Reports investigation (referenced in the CTV News article) quantifies lead levels in 23 tested protein powders and shakes, based on standard serving sizes. Lead is measured in micrograms (mcg) per serving, compared to CR’s…
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Climate pollution from inhalers has the impact of half a million cars per year, or 0.03% of global CO2 equivalent emissions, study finds. The latter number provides some perspective.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 14, 2025 Source:Climate pollution from inhalers has the impact of half a million cars per year, study finds Reference:Inhaler-Related Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the US; A Serial Cross-Sectional Analysis Question: The study showed that In one year alone, planet-warming pollution from inhalers were the equivalent of driving more than half…
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There is insufficient evidence that acetaminophen taken during pregnancy increases the risk of autism. U.S. using one study’s results to establish health warnings cannot demonstrate causality.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 23, 2025 Source:Trump Admin Says Evidence Suggests Tylenol Use in Pregnancy Linked to Autism Reference:Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Children’s Risk of Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability
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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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Trump administration to announce plan to remove artificial food dyes from US food supply
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 23, 2025 Source:Trump administration to announce plan to remove artificial food dyes from US food supply
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Study claims cannabis-related hospital visits for older adults increases dementia odds
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 22, 2025 Source:Study claims cannabis-related hospital visits for older adults increases dementia odds Reference:Risk of Dementia in Individuals With Emergency Department Visits or Hospitalizations Due to Cannabis
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Taking large doses of fat-soluble vitamins like A and E can lead to significant toxicity.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 8, 2025 Source:How these two vitamin supplements could do more harm than good Reference: