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Can a biopsy spread your cancer?

General Health

Most biopsies won’t spread cancer. For cancers like testicular cancer, a biopsy can spread cancer, which is why physicians will remove suspected cancer rather than biopsy. Biopsies have come under fire on social media recently. People are saying that biopsies aren’t safe because they can “seed” the cancer. Seeding is the term used for cancer Read more…

How is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed?

Aging General Health

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s is a complex, long process, but new technologies show promise for more rapid and accurate diagnosis. With over 7 million people in the U.S. living with Alzheimer’s disease, and as a disease that is rarely publicly discussed with much surrounding stigma, it is only natural that many people have questions about what it Read more…

Do we all have worms?

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Worms have been all over celebrity news lately and there are a lot of TikTok creators who are selling worm “cleanses.” There has also been a recent human infection of screwworms (which are actually parasitic fly larva) in the United States. So should you be worried about getting worms? Worm infections are a huge problem Read more…

There has been a lot about Tylenol in the news lately. Can you explain what the different pain and fever reducers are?

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There are multiple over-the-counter fever and pain-reducing medications, but they are not all equal and some can be dangerous for certain people. It is important to know the differences so you can keep you and your family safe. Trying to choose a fever-reducing medication can be confusing. There are so many different drug names and Read more…

Should we be afraid of toxic mold?

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Recently there have been some claims about a “toxic mold” epidemic on social media. While indoor mold is never a good thing, this claim probably doesn’t hold much weight. What is mold in the environment? Mold is a naturally occurring living organism [archived link] that can be found anywhere there is oxygen and moisture. Molds Read more…

I’ve been hearing a lot about organ donation — should I worry, and how can I make my wishes known?

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Organ donation is a complicated medical and legal topic, and some are calling for more transparency and regulation. Learning about the process can help you know how to communicate your wishes ahead of time. We don’t typically think of organ donation as a controversial topic. When I applied for my first driver’s license I checked Read more…

Is there an Autism Epidemic?

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Autism diagnosis rates have risen over the past two decades.A rise in cases signals an epidemic; however, more diagnoses without more cases? That’s not an epidemic. MK Haber and Andrea Harmony from Those Nerdy Girls explain what’s behind the increase.   Information sourced from Episode 894 of Public Health On Call in conjunction with the Read more…

Can social factors affect your ability to maintain healthy iron levels?

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Various social factors can affect your ability to maintain healthy blood iron levels. However, there are ways to offset these factors through building awareness and advocating for social change. 👀 Check out these slides, and read the full article from Nerdy Girl Kenzie Isaac here   🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay Read more…

Are you caught up? 8 health screenings for women and people assigned female at birth that can’t wait

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Tens of millions of U.S. women* are behind on their recommended health screenings, based on results based on results from a 2024 Hologic-Gallup survey. Even though 90% of women surveyed said that health screenings for conditions like breast cancer, heart disease, and sexually transmitted infections are important, as many as 43% have fallen behind or Read more…