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Is Your Poop Predicting Your Death?
It might sound surprising, but the truth is that doctors have long recognized a connection between our bowel movements and the risk of serious diseases like cancer and heart disease.... Read More
Pumpkin: Thanksgiving’s Superstar or Superfood Imposter?
Pumpkin’s fascinating history dates back to Oaxaca (Mexico) nearly 10,000 years ago.These early pumpkins were bitter and small.... Read More
AI to Determine Cancer Prognosis
Genomic tests (assays) examine a cancer tissue sample to determine certain genes' activity.... Read More
Sleep: 2 Keys
There is a U-shaped association between sleep duration and cardiovascular and overall mortality. Those sleeping seven hours had the lowest risk over 10 years.... Read More
Ohtani’s Journey: From Humility to Hero
According to Jeff Fletcher's 2022 book “Sho-Time,” coach Hiroshi Sasaki shaped his players as people and athletes at Hanamaki Higashi High School in Japan.... Read More
Do Paper Masks Protect You Against COVID?
Observational studies (and even some randomized controlled trials) suggest a benefit to paper masks, but there is no high-level, conclusive evidence that these masks meaningfully reduce COVID-19 transmission.... Read More
Fake Sugar and Your Health
High circulating levels of erythritol can contribute to increased rates of heart attack and stroke by promoting platelet aggregation and blood clot development.... Read More