Can Taste Predict Early Death? If You Can’t Sense These Two Flavors, Your Risk May Be High
Losing the sense of taste is typically considered a sign of aging. But can it predict more than that? Researchers now reveal that losing taste, particularly the ability to sense salt and sour flavors, may indicate a higher risk of early death. In a recent study published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, researchers evaluated […]
The Hidden Curriculum in Medical School
When he was young, Jason Krastein remembers his father, a nephrologist, coming home from the hospital to compile patient notes and pre-chart for the next day before spending time with the family. As a fourth-year medical student, Krastein is repeating that pattern. “Charting at home is one of those things no one really tells you […]
The Hidden Key to Boundless Energy
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Teen Dies From Rare Brain Tumor After Unusual Symptoms; Heartbroken Mom Urges Others To Recognize Signs
When 12-year-old Jody tripped and fell multiple times, had trouble walking straight, and struggled to fasten her shirt buttons, her mother never suspected it could be a sign of something serious—until doctors delivered the devastating news of a rare brain tumor. After years of battling the disease, Jody passed away in 2022, at the age […]
Fascia Could Be the Missing Link in Musculoskeletal Pain
“In rheumatology, the fascia is often the source of pain. There is a lot of manual work to be done on these tissues before considering other treatments such as injections. We certainly make a lot of diagnostic errors by forgetting to take them into account,” said Professor Françoise Laroche, rheumatologist at the Pain Evaluation and […]
Fake Meat Dangers with Dr. Joseph Mercola
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Can Common Painkiller Use During Pregnancy Raise ADHD Risk In Kids? Here’s What Study Says
A mother’s diet, medication, and lifestyle choices during pregnancy play a crucial role in her child’s long-term health and development, making it essential to use medications with caution during this stage. Now, adding to growing concerns, a small study suggests that a commonly used painkiller may increase the risk of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. […]
Cutting Needless Tests for Seniors Requires Ongoing Effort
Reducing unnecessary and potentially harmful tests and treatment of geriatric patients may require ongoing interventions, according to new research published in Annals of Internal Medicine. At the end of a year-long follow-up to an 18-month randomized controlled trial, reductions in overuse rebounded in two out of three areas. The first: Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing of […]
Brooke Scheller – Why Even ‘Moderate’ Drinking Is Harming Your Health
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Are Hormonal Birth Control Methods Safe? Contraceptives That May Increase Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke
Are hormonal birth control techniques safe for long-term health? For those considering different contraceptive methods, the results of a recent study may help to make informed choices. Around 250 million women use hormonal contraception. However, studies have shown conflicting results regarding their link with heart attacks and strokes, with some showing increased risk and others […]