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The Columbian president muses that cocaine is ‘no worse than whiskey.” Trying to rank harms from drug use as if some are better or equivocal is not the argument to use.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 11, 2025 Source:Cocaine is ‘no worse than whiskey,’ Colombian president says
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“Dry January” will not really help those who return to their normal drinking habits thereafter. These are some of the positive changes that occur when you stop drinking for 30 days.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 20, 2025 Source:Here’s What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Drinking for 30 Days
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Questions arise about microplastic exposure and the development of colon and lung cancers seen in younger people.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 9, 2025 Source:Scientists say they may have found what’s causing so many unexplained cancers Reference:Effects of Microplastic Exposure on Human Digestive, Reproductive, and Respiratory Health: A Rapid Systematic Review
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Should You Avoid Alcohol If You’re Taking Antibiotics? It depends on the number of drinks consumed, the type of medication, and your overall health status among other factors.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 23, 2024 Source:Should You Avoid Alcohol If You’re Taking Antibiotics?
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“Holiday Heart Syndrome” is no different from “weekend” or “celebratory” heart when the culprit is alcohol.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 17, 2024 Source:What is ‘holiday heart’ and how can you avoid it this Christmas season?
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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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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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Kids are inhaling ‘Galaxy Gas’ to get high. Here’s what parents should know
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 23, 2024 Source:Kids are inhaling ‘Galaxy Gas’ to get high. Here’s what parents should know
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Case-control study shows association but no causation that people who get tattoos are at increased risk of lymphoma. There are many study confounding factors that can contribute to this outcome.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 23 2024 Source:Can tattoos cause blood or skin cancer? Reference:Tattoos as a risk factor for malignant lymphoma: a population-based case–control study