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A woman’s supply of eggs is finite, so it is crucial that the quality of their genetic material is ensured.…
Hookah smoke may be associated with increased risk of blood clots
In a new study conducted in mice, researchers found that tobacco smoke from a hookah caused blood to function abnormally…
Case 2-2020: A 64-Year-Old Man with Fever and Respiratory Failure
Presentation of Case. Dr. Blake A. Niccum (Medicine): A 64-year-old man was admitted to this hospital in the spring because…
Treating Addiction as a Terminal Disease
“I’ve never been fired before,” the attending physician said when I returned his page for an ethics consultation. His patient,…
Medical News Today: Schizophrenia: Largest genetic study offers new insights
The largest study of its kind analyzed genetic information from 3,444 families and found one single gene whose mutations may…
Overwhelmed by Medical Bills, and Finding Help on TikTok
In a video last month, a North Carolina woman shared a tip about battling “stupid charges.” Thousands responded — some…
How Anti-Vaccine Activists Doomed a Bill in New Jersey
Angry parents, an ultra-Orthodox Jewish group and anti-vaccine celebrities rallied to outmatch one of the state’s most powerful elected leaders.