Medical Notes: The Shocking Veteran Suicide Trends, The Best Time To Induce Labor, And The Mental Health Of College Students

The tides may finally be turning on veteran suicide. New research in Jama Network Open highlights a significant decline in suicide rates after nearly twenty years of steady increases. This shift suggests that prevention efforts, including improved mental health access and firearm safety programs, are successfully saving lives across the country. However, researchers are still unsure which specific programs are having the biggest impact, and hope to understand the driving force soon, so that more resources can be focused in […]

February 4, 2026

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Why Are Kidney Stones Skyrocketing In Young Girls?

Kidney stones, historically associated with middle-aged men, are now being diagnosed at an increasing rate in young girls. Though stones can remain undetected for years, they often cause extreme pain and nausea once they move into the ureter. Our expert discusses treatment options and possible reasons we’re seeing more cases in younger patients. Kidney stones have been around for centuries. In fact, the condition was first mentioned in medical texts dating back to around 3200 B.C. The stones are hard […]

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The Predator’s Playbook: How To Identify And Prevent Child Sexual Abuse

The Rape, Abuse And Incest National Network reports that one in nine girls and one in twenty boys experience sexual abuse. Other estimates are even higher. Some of these children may even be toddlers or infants. Child abuse is a sobering reality often perpetrated by trusted individuals rather than strangers. To successfully exploit a child, predators rely on a specific playbook to gain access, trust, and secrecy. Our expert this week explains how parents can help dismantle these opportunities without […]

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Medical Notes: How Cancer Hijacks Our Internal Clock, The Dangers Of Dirt, And Is Alcohol Ever Good For You?

How cancer hijacks our internal clock. All of our cells are set to a specific time managed by the brain that tells them when to perform their functions. However, new research in Cancer Cell reveals that brain cancer takes advantage of this process. The tumor’s able to sync up with the circadian clock and work its own growth into the natural daily processes of the body. These findings reveal why certain drugs affect brain tumors differently. Why we should be […]

January 28, 2026

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The Schizophrenia Spectrum: Early Warning Signs And Vague Symptoms

Dr. Christopher Correll says a common misconception is that people with schizophrenia are always out of control. In reality, the symptoms come and go, often triggered by different stressors. While Hollywood often portrays schizophrenia in its most extreme form, the actual progression of the disorder is much different than what we see on screen. This week, our expert explains why these symptoms are frequently misdiagnosed, how they can affect anyone under the right neurological conditions, and why identifying early warning […]

January 25, 2026

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Has Modern Technology Killed Evolution?

To many people, the term theory sounds like the start of research – and in many cases it is. However, there are a lot of theories that we accept to be true because no one has been able to disprove them. This includes the theory of relativity and natural selection. Modern advancements allow us to live in extreme environments and survive conditions that would’ve once been fatal. Do these technological leaps mean our species has finally bypassed the ancient laws […]

January 25, 2026

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Medical Notes: Soybean Oil May Be Causing Obesity, How To Improve Workplace Morale, And Why Your Brain Timestamps Memories

Your choice of cooking oil might be doing more than just seasoning your food. A study published in The Journal Of Lipid Research suggests that soybean oil, the most widely consumed oil in the United States, is linked to significant increases in obesity and diabetes. Diets high in this oil led to unique changes in gene expression within the liver. These genetic alterations can disrupt the body’s ability to regulate energy and metabolism, potentially fueling the current obesity A breakthrough […]

January 21, 2026

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Masculine Depression: A Father’s Journey Through Postpartum Depression

There’s a possibility that many men with depression have been misdiagnosed because the medical professionals were analyzing the wrong symptoms. In fact, this recent data has led researchers to believe that the difference in depression rates between men and women hasn’t been accurate. While conversations surrounding postpartum depression often focus on mothers, a significant number of men are also struggling with this condition – now recognized as paternal postpartum depression. Experts note that as fathers take on more active parenting […]

January 18, 2026

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Saving Our Veterans: The Shocking New Trend In Military Suicide

These numbers are specifically for the veterans with traumatic brain injuries – which means the group with the highest rate has seen the most dramatic drop in suicides. After decades of rising veteran suicide rates, new research has revealed a dramatic downward trend since the pandemic. While various outreach programs and expanded crisis resources appear to be working, experts are now racing to identify which specific initiatives are driving this life-saving shift. Our guests discuss how community partnerships and early […]

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