Brain differences between right and left handers; Blood and hair calcium levels are misleading -- better testing for osteoporosis therapies; Fluoroquinolone antibiotics is shown to raise heart valve problems; The success of stem cell therapy for osteoporosis is unpredictable; Mouse study: New stroke t therapy turns glial cells into neurons to treat stroke damage; Ultra-processed foods increases the urge to eat and led to weight gain

Antimicrobial mouth subverts the reduction in blood pressure after exercising; Studying kombucha microbes as a model of a cooperating healthy microbiome; Low dose aspirin is no longer considered protective for strokes and atherosclerosis; Surgical masks do reduce chances of getting the flu; The importance of emergency preparedness and warning systems for the elderly; A small decrease in measles vaccination can greatly increase the risk of an outbreak; Sublingual immunotherapy is a new treatment to reduce peanut allergies; Treating chronic pain with cannabis flower extract -- don’t burn it! Exploring new pain treatments based on scorpion toxin; The importance of brown fat to reduce diabetes

New report shows serious health problems with vaping; m: E-Cigarette flavorings interacts with solvents to create dangerous chemicals; Arginine vasopressin helps administering blood in trauma patients -- gun issues discussed; C. difficile infection can be aided by other cooperative bacteria and fungi; The interesting idea of using ammonia-eating bacteria instead of bathing! Anti-inflammatory agents and common drugs encourage bacteria to share antibiotic resistance genes; Communication between mother and fetus through proteins in exosomes; Pomegranate juice helps with slow growth problems in utero; Brain biofeedback can reduce Tourette syndrome symptoms as shown by fMRI; A exciting use of EEG to diagnose autism at an early stage; New biochemical details about the toxoplasmosis and cat interaction story

Exciting new treatments for Ebola are being studied; More about sex selection by separating sperm; Chlamydia vaccine is good news for an infection on the rise; How bad bacteria like Listeria can hide in a biofilm of non-harmful bacteria; The popular question: How does a diabetic lower cholesterol without taking a statin? The problems with hormone mimics in soy products and multiple reasons why palm oil is bad; The twin studies with Mark and Scott Kelly and mice! A new treatment to aid heart attack recovery; An interesting conversation sparked by Dr Dawn comments on shady medical research articles

Gum infection by P. gingivalis linked to Alzheimers disease -- try hydrogen peroxide rinse; Check ferritin levels and genetics relating to restless leg syndrome; Selection of sperm with X vs Y chromosome allow selection of sex with in vitro fertilization; Gluten consumption at a critical time in child development causes celiac disease; Natural remedies for an overactive bladder; Diet advice for a fellow with collagenous colitis; We are close to creating an entire mouse from a skin cell deprogrammed back to a totipotent stem cell; A simple robot that can help keep balance for elders

Negotiating medical service rates with insurance companies; New research explains chronic lyme disease after the infection has cleared; A serious case of SIBO -- natural supplements can help; Drug-resistant fungi in the gut is difficult, leading to lymphocytic colitis in this case; How weight training changes the brain in a mouse study; Antibiotics for 5 to 7 days is adequate to treat pneumonia; Rebuilding the microbiome after antibiotics for dental work; Candida auris and mosquito-borne viruses increase because of global warming; Strange sounds at the American Embassy in Cuba had brain effects as measured by MRI

The benefits of an annual exam has become a controversial issue; Electric lighting delays onset of puberty in women; Is the use of a metal marker associated with breast biopsy safe? Studying congenital heart disease with cell by cell analysis of genetics during development; The problem of rural hospitals under Medicare for All; Fenugreek, turmeric and ginger supplement stimulates milk production; Increase in infants swallowing small objects like batteries

Air pollution from cruise ships pollutes port cities; Drastic increase in infant deaths between 1999 and 2016; Health benefits of organic apples and the microbiome of apples; More about treating gout; Ear stimulation treatment for Parkinson’s disease symptoms; Enzymes that help identify cancer genes are especially useful in third world countries; How to identify parasites after not feeling well after travel; How bad is margarine? A biomarker for chronic fatigue syndrome to distinguish it from other fatigue conditions; Weight gain reduces brain gray matter; Sugar drinks increases cancer risk even if not obese

All about circadian rhythm physiology, the effect of light on sleep and much more! The annoying and dangerous practice of prior authorization by insurance companies for important prescriptions and medical procedures; Does blocking estrogen to prevent bone lose make sense? Probenecid is an older drug that is good for gout; Eliminating HIV from cells is difficult, but promising, using CRISPR gene editing; The tricky balance of hormones for satiation and the brain; Exercise enhances memorization tasks; Intestinal cells are replaced ten times faster than skin cells; Preeclampsia risk is reduced by a high fiber diet

Lying with statistics -- the problems with drug research; Unnecessary tongue surgery in children is on the rise; A common bacteria, Actinomyces neuii,can get out of hand and require antibiotics; Heat wave in Europe -- the physiology of coping with heat; A bitter chemical in hops fights diabetes, but beer is not good because of carbohydrate load; Ambien and Transcranial Magnetic Therapy can wake up people in a vegetative state; Dealing with collagenous colitis