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Anchor lead: Can certain gut bacteria help celiac disease? Elizabeth Tracey reports A type of bacteria known as lactobacillus may help people with a genetic predisposition to develop celiac disease avoid it or lessen its impact, a recent study concluded. …
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Anchor lead: Beta blockers may not be for you, Elizabeth Tracey reports Beta blockers may actually cause more harm than good in some people who’ve had stents placed in their hearts, a recent study found, particularly elderly people. Michael Blaha, …
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This week’s topics include breast density and mammography, genetic analysis and chemotherapy in early breast cancer, reducing sugar for kids, and treating essential tremor. Program notes: 0:32 Reducing sugar consumption in kids 1:35 A third of what kids are currently …
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This week’s topics include a look at beta blockers, intranasal flu vaccine efficacy, acetaminophen during pregnancy, and a new osteoporosis treatment. Program notes: 0:32 Intranasal flu vaccine versus intramuscular vaccine 1:34 Studied in Hutterites 2:32 Previously thought more effective in …
