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Pound of flesh buys less prison time
Plus: Organ donation for fun and profit, and parasite expulsion with a blast of fat.
From the Journals
Systemic sclerosis antibodies show link to interstitial lung disease in RA
Serum testing might aid in diagnosis of patients with overlapping rheumatoid arthritis and systemic sclerosis.
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‘Ozempic face’: Accepting wrinkles for improved health
Some who are taking Ozempic are complaining about their faces thinning as an effect of this weight-loss drug. Dr. Anne Peters thinks the benefit...
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Eating potatoes is healthy, study finds
Potatoes are filled with key nutrients,packed with health benefits.
Livin' on the MDedge
The long-range thrombolysis forecast calls for tiny ultrasonic tornadoes
Plus: The overestimated intelligence of age and the shoes that save relationships.
From the Journals
Six healthy lifestyle habits linked to slowed memory decline
A healthy diet emerged as the strongest deterrent, in a new study.
From the Journals
Severe health diagnoses drive suicide risk
The study included low-survival cancers, chronic ischemic heart disease, COPD, and degenerative neurological disease.
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The longevity gene: Healthy mutant reverses heart aging
Plus: Poor sleep may be paranormal, and a chatbot may be ready for medical school.
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Canadian guidance recommends reducing alcohol consumption
Consuming no drinks per week has benefits.
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A patient named ‘Settle’ decides to sue instead
His suit seeks not only compensatory damages and other relief but also punitive damages.
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It’s all about the brains: Guilt placebos, transplants, and negative feelings
Ease guilt the deceptively modern way, pull the old brain switcheroo, and learn the benefits of unhappiness.