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News
The weird world of hydrogels: How they’ll change health care
“As people develop new hydrogels that more closely match the tissues in our body, we’ll be able to treat a whole host of ailments we couldn’t...
Commentary
No expiration date for sex
What should clinicians do with this information? First, we could start talking about sex with our older patients.
News
Review supports continued mask-wearing in health care visits
Masks continue to lower the risk of catching the virus during medical visits.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC cuts back hospital data reporting on COVID
“CDC’s authorizations to collect certain types of public health data” expired with the PHE.
News
Key red flags for early-onset colorectal cancer
Two symptoms in particular – rectal bleeding and iron-deficiency anemia – point to the need for timely endoscopy and follow-up.
News
Boys may carry the weight, or overweight, of adults’ infertility
Plus: The promise of fecal beads and the air of sleep-dieting.
News
Beware the hidden allergens in nutritional supplements
A detailed history of supplement use is important, as it may reveal possible allergens as the cause of previously unidentified reactions.
News
Gut microbiome may guide personalized heart failure therapy
Understanding the gut microbiome and how it may affect development and treatment of heart failure could lead to a more personalized approach to...
News
Drive, chip, and putt your way to osteoarthritis relief
Plus: Gut diversity gets measured and dog walking gets dangerous.
Commentary
How safe is the blackout rage gallon drinking trend?
Binge drinking is a huge problem in the United States in general, particularly with young people – teenagers and young adults.