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Medical writer/editor. A lifetime in radio, television, medical reporting, and CME creation. Yeah, not a typical combination. Specialty is cardiology but also happened to write the bestseller, “Save Your Knees.”
It’s about time: Americans may soon have access to a sunscreen ingredient already used around the world. bit.ly/48POvDA
December 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
It’s about time: Americans may soon have access to a sunscreen ingredient already used around the world. bit.ly/48POvDA
The problem is it’s just getting worse: FDA drug trials exclude a widening slice of Americans. bit.ly/48Kks0g
December 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The problem is it’s just getting worse: FDA drug trials exclude a widening slice of Americans. bit.ly/48Kks0g
Headline of the Day: South Carolina Places 254 in Quarantine as Measles Cases Surge bit.ly/4iQ0LbQ
December 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Headline of the Day: South Carolina Places 254 in Quarantine as Measles Cases Surge bit.ly/4iQ0LbQ
Researchers develop an AI screening tool to accelerate patient enrolment and recruitment in clinical trials by doing a much better job of determining a patient’s eligibility. bit.ly/4pHhGAk
December 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Researchers develop an AI screening tool to accelerate patient enrolment and recruitment in clinical trials by doing a much better job of determining a patient’s eligibility. bit.ly/4pHhGAk
Tea seems to build stronger bones in older women who drink it – coffee, not so much. bit.ly/4oTT1Hb
December 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Tea seems to build stronger bones in older women who drink it – coffee, not so much. bit.ly/4oTT1Hb
An AI-guided bionic hand is so good it seems to have a mind of its own. bit.ly/44oI4Gs
December 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
An AI-guided bionic hand is so good it seems to have a mind of its own. bit.ly/44oI4Gs
Study evaluated the everyday moves that cause lower back pain to spike – or ease. bit.ly/48PaUAW
December 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Study evaluated the everyday moves that cause lower back pain to spike – or ease. bit.ly/48PaUAW
New study supports how vaping was originally promoted: as a valuable means to help smokers stop smoking. bit.ly/4q6X9Vv
December 12, 2025 at 1:55 PM
New study supports how vaping was originally promoted: as a valuable means to help smokers stop smoking. bit.ly/4q6X9Vv
For some long COVID cases, the problem may be other unrecognized infections. bit.ly/48vRkem
December 11, 2025 at 7:19 PM
For some long COVID cases, the problem may be other unrecognized infections. bit.ly/48vRkem
A slight drop in U.S. suicides. bit.ly/48zOQM5
December 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
A slight drop in U.S. suicides. bit.ly/48zOQM5
Suicide among athletes remains a painful reality. So, what can we do differently to better protect athletes? bit.ly/48y6Whx
December 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Suicide among athletes remains a painful reality. So, what can we do differently to better protect athletes? bit.ly/48y6Whx
While general physicians usually don’t ask, bringing up your mental health during routine primary care visits can be a big health boost. bit.ly/44WX8ez
December 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
While general physicians usually don’t ask, bringing up your mental health during routine primary care visits can be a big health boost. bit.ly/44WX8ez
New study suggests that social media makes it harder for kids to concentrate. bit.ly/4rOzDOE
December 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
New study suggests that social media makes it harder for kids to concentrate. bit.ly/4rOzDOE
Depressed kids often have a depressed parent. It turns out that there may be one key symptom shown by mom or dad that is responsible for kids’ depression. bit.ly/3MAhp3d
December 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Depressed kids often have a depressed parent. It turns out that there may be one key symptom shown by mom or dad that is responsible for kids’ depression. bit.ly/3MAhp3d
It may seem odd, but you’ll see it makes perfect sense: Medical imaging is contributing to water pollution. bit.ly/4ptEOlr
December 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
It may seem odd, but you’ll see it makes perfect sense: Medical imaging is contributing to water pollution. bit.ly/4ptEOlr
Study confirms that a diet and exercise program works for minimizing chemotherapy side effects and helps people stay on therapy. bit.ly/3KFAEIg
December 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Study confirms that a diet and exercise program works for minimizing chemotherapy side effects and helps people stay on therapy. bit.ly/3KFAEIg
Do GLP-1 drugs affect cancer risk? New study says probably not. bit.ly/491OJZI
December 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Do GLP-1 drugs affect cancer risk? New study says probably not. bit.ly/491OJZI
Is regular use of AI just making us lazy or rewiring our neural pathways? bit.ly/3KIYbI4
Is Generative AI Rewiring Our Brains? Here's How It Happens
Emerging research is looking at the impact AI use has on our brains and whether it is just making us lazy or rewiring our neural pathways. Here's what the studies say.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Is regular use of AI just making us lazy or rewiring our neural pathways? bit.ly/3KIYbI4
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Many Young Americans Still Smoking Tobacco and Cannabis, Study Shows
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Many young Americans are still smoking nicotine, tobacco or cannabis, even as edibles and vapes continue to grow in
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December 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Zero cost, big impact: After 20 years of research, a scientist explains why – for the sake of your health – you should consider practicing meditation now. bit.ly/4oQqZfY
December 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Zero cost, big impact: After 20 years of research, a scientist explains why – for the sake of your health – you should consider practicing meditation now. bit.ly/4oQqZfY
AI running in the background and ‘taking notes’ during a patient visit could save doctors’ time and reduce burnout. BUT… bit.ly/3MlAC8X
AI-Based Ambient Scribes May Reduce Physician Documentation Time, Burnout
TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Artificial intelligence (AI)-based ambient scribes may reduce documentation time and improve physician well-being, acc
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December 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
AI running in the background and ‘taking notes’ during a patient visit could save doctors’ time and reduce burnout. BUT… bit.ly/3MlAC8X
For people with mild cognitive impairment, just 20 minutes of exercise twice a week may slow dementia. bit.ly/4oPjWnE
20 mins of exercise 2X a week may slow dementia
"Older adults who maintained moderate levels of physical activity showed a significantly lower chance of developing dementia over time..."
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December 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
For people with mild cognitive impairment, just 20 minutes of exercise twice a week may slow dementia. bit.ly/4oPjWnE
Scientists find a previously unrecognized mechanism of kidney disease that could make it easier to treat. bit.ly/493GV9N
December 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Scientists find a previously unrecognized mechanism of kidney disease that could make it easier to treat. bit.ly/493GV9N
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Why people fall for fake news
A new study is offering insight into why so many people fall for fake news, even when they suspect it's false.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Late-night smartphone use tied to suicide risk. bit.ly/4aEwESI
December 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Late-night smartphone use tied to suicide risk. bit.ly/4aEwESI