March 19, 2025

Medical Oddities: Brain Implants Bugged by Bacteria

Bacteria in the brain, words for longevity, and a fishy fix for kindness—this week in medical oddities.

Conexiant

March 13, 2025

ADA joins broad coalition urging Congress to protect Medicaid

The ADA is signing onto a letter urging congressional leaders to protect and preserve the Medicaid program.

ADA News

March 12, 2025

Prescribing Culture: Doctors Embrace Museum Therapy

"I'm convinced that when we take care of people's emotions, we allow them somehow to perhaps find a path to healing."

Reuters

March 12, 2025

Medical Oddities: Herpes Up the Nose, Trouble for the Brain

Herpes entering through the nose smells like trouble for the brain. Mangos may have a seat at the metabolic table. And humans don't understand their dogs as much as they think they do. We dive into these studies and more.

Conexiant

March 06, 2025

Medical Oddities: Bad Surgery Days, Risky Ink & Cancer-Fighting Tea

Maybe skip the Friday surgery slot to avoid risks. Study suggests we should think before getting ink. Tiny water bears see a big cancer treatment win, and more this week!

Conexiant

February 27, 2025

Medical Oddities: Aging Hacks, Sperm Inherited Stress, and Lonely Narcissists

Hormones may be the answer to fighting gray hair and wrinkles. Trauma might be inherited from Dad. And narcissists always feel left out, surprise. We look into all this and more.

Conexiant

October 01, 2024

10 questions to ask to find the right dental career for you

Choosing the right career path as a new dentist can be a daunting task, but taking the time to understand your priorities can help.

ADA News

October 28, 2024

Black Americans Still Suffer Worse Health. Here’s Why There’s So Little Progress

Explore the profound impact of racial health disparities and discriminatory policies on African American communities' healthcare outcomes in South Carolina.

KFF Health News

September 16, 2024

Pregnancy Alters Brain Structure, New Study Finds

Findings showed potential adaptive brain changes during pregnancy, similar to puberty shifts.

Reuters