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September 14, 2017
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September 12, 2017
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September 1, 2017
RadioMD News... I'm John ByrdScientists have found a gene that makes common bacteria resistant to all antibiotics, which could pose a serious health risk if passed to other, more dangerous types of bacteria. Experts believe the bacteria developed resistance in pigs treated with antibiotics and then was passed to humans who consumed the animals. Light therapy has been discovered to potentially be useful in treating depression, a new...
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August 28, 2017
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August 25, 2017
RadioMD News... I'm John ByrdBreakthrough new research about what causes Alzheimer's suggests it may actually be caused by a misfiring immune system. With the new information, scientists are hopeful that a more efficient means of treating and controlling the disease can be formulated. Some 5 million Americans are affected by Alzheimer's.This is RadioMD News...Snoring can be dangerous for your brain says new findings. Those with unt...
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August 24, 2017
RadioMD News... I'm John ByrdMaybe dogs are on to something after all. Preliminary studies suggest the early detection of stomach cancer indeed can be detected through your breath. Tiny compounds in the breath have been found to identify patients on the brink of cancer so they can be treated earlier, say scientists. More research is currently underway.An extract of the marijuana plant has surprisingly been found to cut the rate of ...
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August 23, 2017
RadioMD News... I'm John ByrdBreakthrough new research about what causes Alzheimer's suggests it may actually be caused by a misfiring immune system. With the new information, scientists are hopeful that a more efficient means of treating and controlling the disease can be formulated. Some 5 million Americans are affected by Alzheimer's.This is RadioMD News...Snoring can be dangerous for your brain says new findings. Those with unt...
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August 2, 2017
RadioMD News... I'm John ByrdAfter years of development, researchers believe they are close to a universal and perhaps even permanent flu vaccine, eliminating the need for repeated shots every year. Currently in testing, experts are hopeful the new vaccine might be ready in just a few short years.Women in the U.S. are twice as likely to die from causes stemming from pregnancy or childbirth than in Canada, found a new global study. ...
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May 31, 2017
RadioMD News... I'm John ByrdPeople with type 2 diabetes are at higher risk for dementia, finds new research. The risk is even higher for women than it is in men. Keeping fit, quitting smoking and regular work-outs can help decrease the possibility.Premature babies may end up with weaker muscles as adults than those born at full term, a new study suggests. Experts say this adds more credence to the idea that physical fitness, espec...
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May 30, 2017
RadioMD News... I'm John Byrd.HPV-linked cancers keep rising in the U.S., even though most cases are preventable, finds a new study. Cervical, mouth and throat cancers accounted for most of the annual diagnoses. Getting HPV vaccinations could keep most of these cancers from developing, reports the CDC.The modern lifestyle, not genes, are the primary culprit behind the obesity epidemic, says new research. Modern developments like wi...
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May 29, 2017
RadioMD News... I'm John Byrd.Exposure to toxic chemicals in the food, water and air we consume is linked to millions of deaths, says a new report by international medical professionals. Pesticides, air pollution, plastics and other chemicals are blamed for many diseases, including cancer, miscarriages and attention disorders to name but a few.The cost of insulin has tripled in just a decade, finds a new study. Some help might be o...
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May 26, 2017
RadioMD News... I'm John ByrdPeople with a history of depression are more than 3 times as likely to develop Parkinson's disease, says a new study. Although experts caution that one does not necessarily lead to the other, there does seem to be a connection. They are investigating the possibility that the parts of the brain that regulate mood are affected first. Having eyesight that is 6x greater than 20/20 vision may only be a few y...
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May 25, 2017
RadioMD News... I'm John Byrd.Simply walking or biking for 20 minutes a day could significantly reduce your risk of heart attack and certain types of cancer finds a new study. Moderate exercise was found to be most helpful versus low or heavy excercise. In addition, recent activity was found to be more important than past physical activity levels. Scientists have discovered a molecular difference in how male and female brains funct...
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May 24, 2017
RadioMD News... I'm John ByrdA gene linked to an increased risk of heart disease has been found in women, but not men, finds a new study. The gene is responsible for the thickening of blood vessel walls, which ups the chance for blockages that can cause heart attacks and strokes. The greater risk for women appears to be the gene's combination with estrogen.Hospital routines may be making patients sicker, say some leading physicians...
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May 23, 2017
RadioMD News... I'm John ByrdIt could be a game changer in the battle against drug-resistant blood infections. Researchers have developed a speedier blood test that can identify the bacteria causing the infection in 1 hour instead of the current 3 days. The test uses microchips to accomplish it's remarkable feat.People with what is called "restless leg syndrome" may be at a higher risk for stroke, heart and kidney disease finds a n...
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May 22, 2017
RadioMD News... I'm John ByrdBlood cancer patients can benefit from half match donors just as much as full-match, finds new research. Typically, doctors look for perfect matches when seeking bone marrow donors. This is huge news for those whole who lack a fully matched family member donor. Brain scans can help predict who will suffer from depression, says a new study. Significant differences showed up in scans of those who later we...
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May 19, 2017
RadioMD News... I'm John Byrd.Over the long term, diet and exercise are the best way to prevent developing diabetes, finds a new study. Those who ate a low-fat, low-calorie diet and engaged in 15 minutes of moderate exercise daily had a nearly 60% less chance of developing the disease than those who did not.Sitting too much has been proven to be bad for you but fidgeting may help, says new research. Some may consider fidgeting rude...
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May 18, 2017
RadioMD News... I'm John ByrdMothers-to-be who use antidepressants nearly doubled the chances that their child would be diagnosed with autism, according to a new study. At particularly heightened risk were those who took the drugs during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, periods of critical brain development for the fetus.Pomegranates have been found to very health beneficial, but not so with pomegranate extract supplements, finds new re...
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May 17, 2017
RadioMD News... I'm John Byrd.Guns, drugs and cars contribute significantly to the life-expectancy gap between the U.S. and other developed nations, found a new study. U.S. death rates from these exceed those in 12 other developed countries and shaves a full 2 years off the average life-expectancy.Scientists have developed a 3D printable, yet dissolvable bone structure that could replace metal used in orthopedic surgeries. The 3D s...
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May 16, 2017
RadioMD News... I'm John ByrdResearchers have come up with a simple eye drop that could be the cure for eye cataracts. The soluble chemical was found to clear up the condition in testing and has been licensed to a company to develop for human use. Finding an easy fix for cataracts has long been considered the "holy grail" in ophthalmology. What you eat may influence your chances of developing rheumatoid arthritis, suggests two new ...
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