Even with a growing awareness of mental health, researchers say our compassion for those with mental illness hasn’t improved. Dr. Melanie Rosen, an assistant professor of philosophy, thinks the lack of societal empathy could be fixed in our sleep. She explains how the delusional nature of dreams could help us better understand the daily lives of those with mental illnesses, such as Schizophrenia.

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High school athletic participation predicts future drug abuse. Then, how different are human and animal brains? Then, the birth defect that may prevent healing in broken bones. And finally, Americans are ditching their sleep medication.

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Our upper and lower body movements are connected by two small joints called the sacroiliac joint. Any changes in this joint can cause severe pain and restricted mobility. Unfortunately, SI joint dysfunction is extremely hard to diagnose. An expert explains the difficulties in diagnosing and how the dysfunction can be fixed using regenerative medicine.

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Did you know that men are just as affected by infertility as women? Yet, society tends to focus on female infertility more commonly. Because of the lack of discussion, many men wait too long to seek help for fertility issues. Dr. Scott Lundy, a urologist at the Cleveland Clinic, discusses different causes of male infertility and common treatment options men may not know about.

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New research gets us one step closer to a cure for rheumatoid arthritis. Then, are you at an increased risk of medical debt? And finally… happy thoughts can extend the effects of antidepressants.

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As an ER doctor, Jay Baruch wears many hats. He’s a healer, listener, traffic director, and so much more during each shift. But in such a chaotic space, how can doctors maximize their time with patients? Baruch explains his beliefs on medicine’s moral center and changes that need to be implemented to give patients the best outcomes.

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Treatments for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer have remained the same for seventy years – until now. Scientists have created a medication, called Nubeqa, that pairs with the original treatments and helps lengthen the lifespan of patients. An expert discusses why this is an optimistic time for MHSPC patients.

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The nighttime habits that can detect Parkinson’s disease. Then, how do we decide between risk and reward? Then, think twice before ordering a side of bacon. And finally…your sleeping habits could predict when you die.

Learn more: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-october-9-2022/

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Neighborhood pharmacies are closing across the nation, leaving their communities without close access to medication and other healthcare needs. Dr. Walter Mathis has researched pharmacy deserts and how they’re affecting local communities. He explains possible solutions to this growing issue.

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Peripheral Artery Disease may not be a household name like stroke or heart attack, but it’s just as common. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness means that many patients with PAD catch it too late and end up needing an amputation. Dr. Nick West discusses why public awareness is crucial to saving lives and limbs.

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