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Coming to a pill near you: The exercise molecule
Plus: Longevity and gonorrhea, alcohol use disorder begets food addiction, and medicated drivers.
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U.S. News issues top hospitals list, now with expanded health equity measures
The 2022 rankings, which marks the 33rd edition, showcase several methodology changes,
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Charcoal could be the cure for the common high-fat diet
Plus: Brains sleep through noradrenaline waves in one study and get insulted by investigators in another.
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Violent patient throws scalding oil on MD; other patient dangers
“Even though he was handcuffed to the bed, he heaved an oxygen tank into a window. He said he would be coming back to kill me.”
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People really can get ‘hangry’ when hungry
The study is the first to investigate how hunger affects people’s emotions day to day.
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Shift schedule today could worsen that stroke tomorrow
Plus: Feed your soul with online art, feed your “hangry” etymologist, but don’t feed anyone with SARS-CoV-2 from the freezer.
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Coming soon: More breathable, more comfortable face masks
“We are focused on building masks for the next pandemic, the next wildfires.”
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The heartache of bereavement can be fatal in heart failure
“Having an awareness of the risk and trying to follow patients or at least not let them fall out of usual care, asking questions, trying to...
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Pulse oximeters lead to less oxygen supplementation for people of color
Readings are affected by various surface pigmentations, upping risk of hidden hypoxemia in those with darker skin.
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Doc releases song after racist massacre in Buffalo
Cardiologist-musician Cleveland Francis wrote and recorded a song to honor the victims as “a plea to the other side to recognize us as people.”
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Mosquitoes and the vicious circle that’s gone viral
Plus: The battle against “Hamptons bladder,” the benefits of avocados, and the friendly way to follow your nose.