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A Toronto-area doctor spent 10 days caring for a dying baby without pay. Here’s why she’s speaking up
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 3, 2025 Source:A Toronto-area doctor spent 10 days caring for a dying baby without pay. Here’s why she’s speaking up
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3 Witch Folklore ‘Potions’ That Actually Have Medical Significance Today
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 31, 2025 Source:3 Witch Folklore ‘Potions’ That Actually Have Medical Significance Today
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Breastfeeding linked to lasting immune protection against breast cancer
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 30, 2025 Source:Breastfeeding linked to lasting immune protection against breast cancer Reference:Parity and lactation induce T cell mediated breast cancer protection
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Nighttime light exposure may be linked with top killer disease worldwide
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 29, 2025 Source:Nighttime light exposure may be linked with top killer disease worldwide
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Nanoparticle anti-cancer vaccine shown to be effective against triple negative breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, and melanoma in mouse model study.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 28, 2025 Source:This experimental “super vaccine” stopped cancer cold in the lab Reference:Super-adjuvant nanoparticles for platform cancer vaccination
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Ultra-processed food may harm men’s heart health and fertility. Emphasis on the “may” since it was a small study, of short duration and underpowered. However we know that reducing these “foods” in our diet and eating more healthfully does have enormous benefits.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 24, 2025 Source:Ultra-processed food may harm men’s heart health and fertility, study suggests Reference:Effect of ultra-processed food consumption on male reproductive and metabolic health
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Consumer reports study evaluates lead levels in many US-based protein powder products.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 23, 2025 Source:‘Alarmist’ or alarming? Report finds lead in protein powders Specific data from the Consumer Reports investigation (referenced in the CTV News article) quantifies lead levels in 23 tested protein powders and shakes, based on standard serving sizes. Lead is measured in micrograms (mcg) per serving, compared to CR’s…
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No, it is unlikely you will be infected by your own toothbrush
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 22, 2025 Source:Your toothbrush is bristling with bacteria – is it time to change it?