On average, patients get about 11 seconds to explain the reasons for their visit before they are interrupted by their doctors. Also, only one in … Wait, just a second, is your doctor listening?Read more
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Antidepressant exposure during pregnancy
Maternal use of the antidepressant fluoxetine (Prozac) can alter the brain circuits in her offspring that control behaviors reminiscent of autism spectrum disorder, suggests a … Antidepressant exposure during pregnancyRead more
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Most common shoulder operation is no more beneficial than placebo surgery
The Finnish Shoulder Impingement Arthroscopy Controlled Trial (FIMPACT) compared surgical treatment of shoulder impingement syndrome to placebo surgery. Two years after the procedure the study … Most common shoulder operation is no more beneficial than placebo surgeryRead more
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Toothpaste and hand wash may contribute to antibiotic resistance
A common ingredient in toothpaste and hand wash could be contributing to antibiotic resistance, according to University of Queensland research. This discovery provides strong evidence … Toothpaste and hand wash may contribute to antibiotic resistanceRead more
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Ireland Votes to Repeal Abortion Ban
“Free, safe and legal.” That was the slogan for the Abortion Rights Campaign launched by Irish women in 2012 that led to a historic, landslide … Ireland Votes to Repeal Abortion BanRead more
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Black Mothers and Babies in the U.S. Are in a Life-or-Death Crisis
Tuesday marked the end of the inaugural Black Maternal Health Week, a campaign founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance. The effort was … Black Mothers and Babies in the U.S. Are in a Life-or-Death CrisisRead more
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How the Wireless Industry Convinced the Public Cellphones Are Safe
Ninety-five out of every 100 American adults owns a cellphone today. And worldwide, three out of four adults now have cellphone access. The wireless industry … How the Wireless Industry Convinced the Public Cellphones Are SafeRead more
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How the “Junk Values” of Neoliberalism Drive Depression and Anxiety in the U.S.
mental illness and its treatment in the United States. According to the National Institutes of Health, the disease is widely prevalent: Almost 20 percent of … How the “Junk Values” of Neoliberalism Drive Depression and Anxiety in the U.S.Read more
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Chemical Giant Covered Up Health Risks of Teflon Contamination Across Globe
Nearly 70 years ago, the chemical giant DuPont introduced a product that would transform how people around the world cook: nonstick Teflon pans. The chemicals … Chemical Giant Covered Up Health Risks of Teflon Contamination Across GlobeRead more
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Forget the Nordic Diet. Try the Nordic Tax Plan.
You’ve heard, no doubt, of the miraculous Mediterranean diet, which is said to keep Italians and Greeks living healthy lives into their 80s and beyond. … Forget the Nordic Diet. Try the Nordic Tax Plan.Read more