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A Childhood Illness that Stumped a Pediatrician

A Country Doctor Writes

Her pediatrician suspected cough variant asthma, but she didn’t respond that much to her medications. He did suspect Melanie had whooping cough, even though she had been vaccinated. “That’s not like wheezing with asthma. Melanie’s breathing troubles started almost three weeks ago.

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Texas invests $50M in psychedelic drug research to treat addiction

Medical Xpress

The goal is to support clinical trials and bring in another $50 million in private investment to help ibogaine win approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The process could take years. Ibogaine is made from the root of a plant found in Africa. It has been banned in the U.S. Former Texas Gov.

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Rewiring the body clock: Deep brain imaging reveals unexpected complexity in jet lag adjustment

Medical Xpress

More information: Po-Ting Yeh et al, Discrete photoentrainment of mammalian central clock is regulated by bi-stable dynamic network in the suprachiasmatic nucleus, Nature Communications (2025). This cluster of about 20,000 to 40,000 neurons functions like a central watch, coordinating the timing of body functions to follow the 24-hour day.

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

This guide will help you understand the different types of clinics and services they offer, so you can make an informed decision about where to seek medical care. Have you ever found yourself in need of medical attention but overwhelmed by the myriad of clinics and healthcare options out there? It's a common challenge many people face.

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Preemies receive sucrose for pain relief—new research shows it doesn't stop long-term impacts on development

Medical Xpress

The content is provided for information purposes only. Sucrose is thought to activate centers of the brain that modulate pain and lead to the release of endorphins , but the exact mechanism remains unclear. It has become the worldwide standard of care for acute neonatal pain, but it doesnt seem to be helping in the long term.

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The 5 Most Common Health Risks for Men and Strategies for Prevention

Dr. Michael Bazel

Know Your Family History: Inform your doctor of any family history of prostate cancer to personalize your prevention plan. Respiratory Diseases Chronic respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, and asthma, are significant health risks for men. Preventive care can save lives.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

A recent study of almost 3 million US patients showed that those who visited primary care were much more likely to receive preventive services : 127% more vaccinations, 122% more colonoscopies, and 75% more mammograms. Also, consider joining my short and informative e-mail newsletter (‘ Golden Nuggets of Family Medicine ’).