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Why is The New York Times now promoting an anti-science agenda?

Science Based Medicine

This essay stems from concerns about two editorials published in The New York Times recently. We felt that they were problematic in that the past is viewed through a blurred prism to produce revisionist history. The post Why is The New York Times now promoting an anti-science agenda? first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Lack Of Gut Bacteria Diversity Linked To Higher Risk Of Severe Infections

Forbes Healthcare

A higher abundance of beneficial bacteria in your intestines not only protects you from stomach issues but is also associated with an added layer of protection against infections.

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The tiniest ray of hope for reasonable physician compensation?

KevinMD.com

When you have been reviewing physician employment agreements for nearly four decades, you tend to get a little jaded about the possibility of ever seeing reasonable compensation for physicians. Although I am continually preaching to the choir about the need for reasonable physician compensation, I rarely see something that gives me encouragement that physicians may Read moreā€¦ The tiniest ray of hope for reasonable physician compensation?

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TikTokers Claim Eating Raw Garlic Improves Acne, Hereā€™s What It Can Do

Forbes Healthcare

Will eating raw garlic help get rid of your acne as some on TikTok claim? Here is what's known and not known about the health benefits of garlic.

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Workplace culture: Reader Input Needed

Sensible Medicine

Recently, a colleague of mine switched institutions. He works as a faculty in cardiology, and attends on service with fellows. Over the course of the year, he gives scattered lectures on the interpretation of clinical trials. I think it is fair to say he has similarities to John Mandrola— a consummate cardiologist and clear evidence based thinker.

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Improving Heart Health May Slow Alzheimerā€™s Disease Onset

Forbes Healthcare

Understanding the connection between heart and brain health may one day enable early screening for Alzheimerā€™s and other forms of dementia through routine blood tests.

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