Medical Notes: Binge-Watching Is Good For Your Brain, How To Detect Cancer At Home, And Breaking Bad Fitness Habits

You may soon be able to detect skin cancer at home. The exo-patch is a silicone product that uses micro-needles to pick up DNA information from our cells. It uses this data to detect cancerous fragments. When tested on mice, the exo-patch was able to specifically locate the cancerous DNA. The scientists are now looking to do a pilot study in humans before moving into clinical trials. The research is published in the journal Biosensors And Bioelectronics. A healthy childhood […]

October 1, 2025

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Glioblastoma: The Aggressive Brain Cancer That Has A Sweet Tooth

Glioblastoma is an aggressive form of brain cancer that leaves many patients with only two years to live, if they’re lucky. One obstacle researchers face is understanding how the tumors grow so fast. Our expert explains his breakthrough research on the cancer’s metabolic habits and how it’ll help increase life expectancy for patients. Guest Information: Dr. Wajd Al-Holou, Neurosurgeon, Co-Founder & Co-Director, Michigan Medicine Multidisciplinary Brain Tumor Clinic, Reimagine Well Links for more info: Michigan Medicine Multidisciplinary Brain Tumor Clinic […]

September 28, 2025

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Heal The Soul, Heal The Body: Immersive Reality For Interfaith Rooms

Many interfaith rooms in hospitals are either too specific to one religion or not specific enough to feel sacred. Our experts this week discuss how immersive reality and Disney technology can help give patients the religious rooms they crave while fighting for their lives. Guest Information: Roger Holzberg, Co-Founder, Reimagine Well Annette Walker, President, City of Hope – Orange County Links for more info: Reimagine Well LinkedIn: Roger Holzberg City of Hope: Annette Walker LinkedIn: Annette Walker Instagram: @cityofhope The […]

September 28, 2025

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Medical Notes: You’re Taking Too Many Medications, Why Early Detection For Alzheimer’s Disease Isn’t Working, And A Better Treatment For Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Are you taking too many medications? In a review of nearly two thousand older adults, about one in three took five or more prescription drugs. These people had worse balance, weaker grip strength, and walked slower than their peers. Researchers believe it’s not necessarily the type of drugs that are contributing to this difference, but simply the sheer number of them. The research, published in The Journal Of General Internal Medicine, supports the need for physicians to consider a patient’s […]

September 24, 2025

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Do Americans Have A Prejudice Against Immigrant Doctors?

Immigrant doctors are an important part of America’s physician workforce, especially in rural and underserved communities. However, our expert warns that relying on foreign physicians is only a temporary fix for America’s worsening doctor shortage, which may become devastatingly apparent with the changing immigration policies. Guest Information: Eram Alam, Associate Professor of the History of Science, Harvard University, Author, The Care of Foreigners Links for more info: Eram Alam The Care of Foreigners The post Do Americans Have A Prejudice […]

September 21, 2025 1

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Everyone Has A Status: The Fight To End HIV

Despite decades of progress in treatment and prevention, HIV remains a challenge in America. Stigma continues to be a main barrier that keeps many from getting tested or staying in care. Our experts explain the history behind the harmful stigma and the innovative initiatives that will help end this epidemic. Guest Information: Keith Green PhD, Executive Director, Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus Dr. Toyin Nwafor, Executive Director of US HIV Medical Affairs, Gilead Sciences Links for more info: Positively Aware […]

September 21, 2025 1

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Medical Notes: A New Weight Loss Drug Without The Side Effects, How Paternal Drinking Affects Kids, And How To Fix Your Arthritic Knees Without Surgery

Why are weight loss drugs so difficult to take long-term? GIP-1 medications help suppress a person’s appetite, but the various side effects like vomiting and nausea cause a majority of patients to stop using the drugs within a year. Thankfully, a research team has found a new brain region to target that won’t cause these gastro-intestinal symptoms. When tested in mice, the injection helped the animals lose weight without negative side effects. The study is published in the journal Science […]

September 17, 2025

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Cheap Drugs Have A High Cost: The Safety Issues Of Generic Prescriptions

The FDA uses standards called Current Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure safe and reliable pharmaceutical products. However, recent research shows that generic prescription drugs manufactured in India have almost 50% more reported serious adverse events. Our expert discusses the steps needed to keep consumers safe. Guest Information: John Gray, Dean’s Distinguished Professor of Operations & Business Analytics, The Ohio State University Links for more info: The Ohio State University: John Gray LinkedIn: John Gray SageJournals: Are All Generic Drugs Created […]

September 14, 2025

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Can Suicide Be Prevented? Stories From Survivors And Loved Ones

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. And though many organizations focus on helping people learn the warning signs, our guests argue that not every death is preventable. This week we hear stories from prevention experts, loved ones, and a suicide attempt survivor. Guest Information: Misty Vaughan Allen, Suicide Prevention Coordinator, State of Nevada Eileen Vorbach Collins, Author, Love in the Archives Rick Strait, Substance Use Division Director & Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Community Counseling Center, Suicide Attempt Survivor Links for more […]

September 14, 2025