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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.”
The idea that vaccines cause autism or immune-related diseases has made many dog owners vaccine-hesitant. This puts the lives of both dogs and people at risk. bit.ly/3LZvCGQ
November 26, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The idea that vaccines cause autism or immune-related diseases has made many dog owners vaccine-hesitant. This puts the lives of both dogs and people at risk. bit.ly/3LZvCGQ
We are overwhelmed by digital life, yet research shows that real shared moments lower stress and deepen connection. bit.ly/4oh1ZxS
November 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
We are overwhelmed by digital life, yet research shows that real shared moments lower stress and deepen connection. bit.ly/4oh1ZxS
Report shows a continuing crisis in maternal and infant health (and deaths) in the U.S. bit.ly/3XfBuy2
November 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Report shows a continuing crisis in maternal and infant health (and deaths) in the U.S. bit.ly/3XfBuy2
Climate change is a killer: Heatwaves up the death risk for older adults with heart disease or diabetes. bit.ly/44qgFnn
November 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Climate change is a killer: Heatwaves up the death risk for older adults with heart disease or diabetes. bit.ly/44qgFnn
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Regular Bedtime Does Wonders for Blood Pressure
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A step as simple as sticking to the same bedtime each night could improve a person’s blood pressure, new research su
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November 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Breakthrough paves the way for sharper medical imaging and safer diagnostics using MRI. bit.ly/4ahblq5
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Breakthrough paves the way for sharper medical imaging and safer diagnostics using MRI. bit.ly/4ahblq5
Forget surgery? Researchers have developed nose drops that, at least in an animal model, successfully eliminated deadly brain tumors. bit.ly/49ZmqMH
Can noninvasive nasal drops kill deadly brain tumors?
"This redefines how cancer immunotherapy can be achieved in otherwise difficult-to-access tumors."
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November 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Forget surgery? Researchers have developed nose drops that, at least in an animal model, successfully eliminated deadly brain tumors. bit.ly/49ZmqMH
Yesterday, I noted gaining too much weight during pregnancy is linked to adverse outcomes. bit.ly/4iiKrjy Which may explain why stopping GLP-1 drugs before pregnancy increases adverse outcomes. bit.ly/4p0wgSS
November 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Yesterday, I noted gaining too much weight during pregnancy is linked to adverse outcomes. bit.ly/4iiKrjy Which may explain why stopping GLP-1 drugs before pregnancy increases adverse outcomes. bit.ly/4p0wgSS
Early childhood activity shapes long-term health, which is scary given how few preschoolers meet recommended activity levels. bit.ly/48jaOSb
November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Early childhood activity shapes long-term health, which is scary given how few preschoolers meet recommended activity levels. bit.ly/48jaOSb
The animals who raised us: A look at how childhood bonds with animals quietly shaped your adult nervous system. bit.ly/483DJus
November 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The animals who raised us: A look at how childhood bonds with animals quietly shaped your adult nervous system. bit.ly/483DJus
Headline of the Day: ‘Butt breathing’ could help people who can’t get oxygen the regular way bit.ly/4aeS3lh
November 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Headline of the Day: ‘Butt breathing’ could help people who can’t get oxygen the regular way bit.ly/4aeS3lh
Investigators evaluated the effects of a 1-week social media detox on young adults. bit.ly/4pBiuGp
November 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Investigators evaluated the effects of a 1-week social media detox on young adults. bit.ly/4pBiuGp
After 50 years, there’s finally a female crash test dummy and, yes, it will likely make cars safer for women. bit.ly/48m8ZE5
November 25, 2025 at 1:58 PM
After 50 years, there’s finally a female crash test dummy and, yes, it will likely make cars safer for women. bit.ly/48m8ZE5
A study of millions of U.S. veterans shows that untreated sleep apnea greatly increases the odds for developing Parkinson's disease. bit.ly/4p0xkpT
November 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
A study of millions of U.S. veterans shows that untreated sleep apnea greatly increases the odds for developing Parkinson's disease. bit.ly/4p0xkpT
Actually, it’s kind of amazing how few steps a day might delay Alzheimer's. bit.ly/4adpq7X
November 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Actually, it’s kind of amazing how few steps a day might delay Alzheimer's. bit.ly/4adpq7X
Why you need to watch your weight when pregnant: Gaining more or less than recommended is linked to adverse outcomes. bit.ly/4iiKrjy
November 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Why you need to watch your weight when pregnant: Gaining more or less than recommended is linked to adverse outcomes. bit.ly/4iiKrjy
Interesting result when they compared a vegan diet with the Mediterranean diet for weight loss. bit.ly/3K7cO7W
November 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Interesting result when they compared a vegan diet with the Mediterranean diet for weight loss. bit.ly/3K7cO7W
Bird flu kills Washington state resident. It’s the first known human case of this specific strain in the U.S. bit.ly/3Kg6Cud
November 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Bird flu kills Washington state resident. It’s the first known human case of this specific strain in the U.S. bit.ly/3Kg6Cud
Settling the weight loss debate: Is diet or exercise better? bit.ly/3LZb4OA
November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Settling the weight loss debate: Is diet or exercise better? bit.ly/3LZb4OA
Question of the Day: Could Ultra-Processed Foods Trigger Overeating in Teens? bit.ly/47ZJedK
November 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Question of the Day: Could Ultra-Processed Foods Trigger Overeating in Teens? bit.ly/47ZJedK
They sure aren’t fun, but getting rid of a diseased tooth via root canal is really good for heart health. bit.ly/4pNRG5Z
November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
They sure aren’t fun, but getting rid of a diseased tooth via root canal is really good for heart health. bit.ly/4pNRG5Z
In a large trial, a new mRNA flu shot worked better than a traditional flu vaccine. bit.ly/3XeB8Yn
November 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
In a large trial, a new mRNA flu shot worked better than a traditional flu vaccine. bit.ly/3XeB8Yn
Best of: An alternative to self-injection? Very promising data from a study evaluating a new GLP-1 pill. bit.ly/488MQZN
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Best of: An alternative to self-injection? Very promising data from a study evaluating a new GLP-1 pill. bit.ly/488MQZN
Best of: Does smoking weed really cut problematic drinking? Science studies the trend called “California sober.” bit.ly/47Ue9YT
November 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Best of: Does smoking weed really cut problematic drinking? Science studies the trend called “California sober.” bit.ly/47Ue9YT
Best of – Headline of the Day: Want A Happier Hospital? Hire More Nurses, Study Says bit.ly/4igiEk8
November 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Best of – Headline of the Day: Want A Happier Hospital? Hire More Nurses, Study Says bit.ly/4igiEk8