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Are People Getting Sick from Bird Flu? Quite Likely!
How many people have become sick from bird flu? The official report from the CDC suggests 1. We suspect a LOT more have caught H5N1. Why care?
Show 1384: Mending Mistrust–Can We Rebuild Faith in Medicine?
How can physicians rebuild faith in their care? They will need to practice honesty and integrity and avoid motivated reasoning.
Why Are Measles Outbreaks Growing?
The current measles outbreaks can be traced to infections among international travelers. More than 700 cases in the country could re-establish the virus.
What’s the Best Way to Treat Atrial Fibrillation?
AFib affects millions of people. What is the best way to treat atrial fibrillation? Are younger people developing AFib at an alarming rate?
Will Boosting Your Step Count Save Your Life?
A study of American adults shows that people who manage a step count of at least 8,000 a day have a lower chance of dying in the next decade.
How to Stop a Migraine by Eating Ice Cream
Eating ice cream or drinking ice water quickly as soon as headache symptoms start can be a good way to stop your migraine headache.
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) Provides Surprising Pain Relief
What do you know about low dose naltrexone (LDN) for pain? This very old drug might help some people with osteoarthritis and other conditions
How Much Vitamin C Do You Need?
Experts disagree about exactly how much vitamin C each individual needs. People who don't eat fruits and vegetables should take a supplement.
Pepto-Bismol May Rescue Wedding Guest
If you need to control the odor of intestinal gas temporarily, Pepto-Bismol can be a big help. Don't use it every day.
Why Would the FDA Approve Ineffective Drugs?
Many doctors believe that FDA's standards for approving new drugs are very high. How come there are many ineffective drugs on the market?
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