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Deciphering the complex science behind health and medicine.

R.I.C.E. For Sprains, Strains And Muscle Tears For Faster Healing Is Apparently A Myth

R.I.C.E. For Sprains, Strains And Muscle Tears For Faster Healing Is Apparently A Myth

The physician who started the R.I.C.E. protocol agreed that it delays healing rather than helping after all.
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Stephanie Jyet Quan Loo
Jun 26, 2022
Grapefruit Juice And Statins: A Potential Hazard?

Grapefruit Juice And Statins: A Potential Hazard?

Statistically significant doesn’t necessarily mean clinically significant.
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Stephanie Jyet Quan Loo
May 25, 2022
Physical Activity: Effectiveness And Optimal Dosage For Brain Benefits

Physical Activity: Effectiveness And Optimal Dosage For Brain Benefits

A conclusion from four meta-analyses.
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Stephanie Jyet Quan Loo
May 18, 2022
Alzheimer’s Disease And Skin Cancer In The Brain: What They Have In Common

Alzheimer’s Disease And Skin Cancer In The Brain: What They Have In Common

And why we could be wrong about how Alzheimer’s disease progress.
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Stephanie Jyet Quan Loo
Mar 25, 2022
‘Universal’ Donor Organs: A Potential Solution To Alleviate Organ Shortage

‘Universal’ Donor Organs: A Potential Solution To Alleviate Organ Shortage

Blood Compatibility is crucial for successful organ transplantations. Using two enzymes, it is possible to convert blood-match incompatible…
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Stephanie Jyet Quan Loo
Mar 18, 2022
Alzheimer’s Disease Vaccine: A Possibility To Prevent Brain Degeneration

Alzheimer’s Disease Vaccine: A Possibility To Prevent Brain Degeneration

Prevention is better than cure. After all, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s Disease.
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Stephanie Jyet Quan Loo
Feb 21, 2022
Pagophagia: Craving Ice Every Day? Your Body Might Be Lacking An Important Nutrient

Pagophagia: Craving Ice Every Day? Your Body Might Be Lacking An Important Nutrient

Rather than a mere bad habit, compulsive ice chewing could be a symptom of iron deficiency.
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Stephanie Jyet Quan Loo
Feb 14, 2022
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