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Scientists could someday treat disease by inhibiting the growth of harmful gut microbes

Researchers say an inexpensive ‘electronic nose’ diagnosed breast cancer with 95% accuracy and may be used for other cancers in the future

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Gifford-Jones; Do I Look Like an Addict? W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | April 30, 2018
I fear another idiocy will occur after cannabis is legal in Canada. I will still have to attend a clinic to obtain medical cannabis. But I will be able to buy recreational cannabis at any legal outlet

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Is cannabis the new wonder drug? ISRAEL21c | April 25, 2018

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Generic drug manufacturers see new opportunities ahead American Chemical Society | April 25, 2018
Turmoil in generics brings opportunity for fine chemicals firms

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Rabies trick could help treat Parkinson’s Disease American Chemical Society | April 25, 2018
Parkinson's disease medication could be delivered directly to the brain by exploiting the rabies virus

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Marijuana for Gifford-Jones? W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | April 23, 2018
There are two kinds of marijuana. The THC type creates a “high”. The other, CBD, is associated with pain control

Marijuana as “medicine” can and should be separated from marijuana the party drug, which means you can’t seriously argue that a blunt of weed is medicine in any legitimate sense

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Synthesizing a deadly mushroom toxin American Chemical Society | April 18, 2018
Scientists have successfully synthesized a deadly toxin from death-cap mushrooms that could fight cancer

Israelis discover proteins that promote dopamine secretion in study that has potential applications for Parkinson’s disease cell-replacement therapy.

Tested so far on mice, Dr. Eitan Okun’s vaccine targets amyloid beta protein, which clusters in the brains of people affected by the deadly disease

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We Need Lee Kwan Yew – Not an Opioid Summit W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | April 16, 2018
Singapore: "Death for Drug Dealers"


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Exercise Can Kill You W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | April 9, 2018
The best advice is to keep moving, but stress that moderation in most aspects of life usually wins the day.

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Lighting the way to targeted therapies and fewer side effects American Chemical Society | April 4, 2018
Photoswitchable drugs could light the way to more targeted treatments

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Connecting hearing helper molecules to the ear bone American Chemical Society | April 4, 2018
Delivering stimulants of cell growth and connectivity directly to damaged ear cells could aid in restoring hearing

ISRAEL21c talks with startups devising wearables to measure heart rhythm while you go about your daily routine

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Is There a Doctor On the Plane? W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | April 2, 2018
So whether you’re in the air, at sea, or on the ground, facing a medical emergency always increases the adrenaline

Check-Cap of Israel recently received the CE Mark for its ingestible x-ray capsule for preparation-free colorectal cancer screening


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The new technology developed by Israeli researchers uses longwave light to release drugs in a highly targeted, non-invasive method

Soapy’s off-grid, sun-powered hygiene stations use water pulled from the air and a smart dispensing system for an exact dose of soap and water 24/7

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The Philippines Finance Oral Insulin Pill W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | March 19, 2018
Type 2 diabetes is the classic example of The Gifford-Jones Law that says one medical problem leads to another and another.

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US Government’s Crackdown On PrimaryCare Physicians Robert Steven Ingebo | March 14, 2018
Federal government has overreached in cracking down on the opioid overdose epidemic. In order to cut off the supply of prescription drugs falling into the wrong hands, new regulations have crippled the ability of our doctors

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Fast-tracking endocrine assays American Chemical Society | March 14, 2018
Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals can cause health effects, such as reduced fertility and increased incidences of obesity and diabetes

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Mediterranean Diet for a Long Life W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | March 12, 2018
For years doctors and nutritionists have known the Mediterranean Diet is a “Five Star” one. But no one knew why this diet had such remarkable benefits

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More realistic and accurate organs-on-chips American Chemical Society | March 12, 2018
New microchips could aid in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive conditions

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HCR ManorCare Bankruptcy and Patients Dr. Ileana Johnson Paugh | March 9, 2018
The Epic Failure of Nursing Homes Tending to Those Who Can No Longer Look After Themselves,

Better health care in resource-limited countries could be possible with aid of metal-organic frameworks

Polyphenols, commonly found in red wine, could be good for oral health.

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Insomnia; It’s Shortening Your Life W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | March 5, 2018
But being short on sleep is the cause of more than traffic accidents and death. Professor Walker also shows evidence it’s related to heart attack, obesity, diabetes, cancer and dementia.

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Recruiting the immune system to prevent relapse American Chemical Society | March 4, 2018
Vaccines against addictive drugs push forward despite past failures

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