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More Evidence Salt Substitutes Lower Risk of CVD and Death

Medscape Medical News August 10, 2022

The blood pressure–lowering effects of dietary salt substitutes have a clear protective effect on hard clinical outcomes, leading to a reduction in heart attack, stroke, and death, a meta-analysis shows.
COVID vs Monkeypox: A Tale of Two Pandemics

Medscape August 10, 2022
Doc Loses License Over 'Poor' Cancer Care, but Fights Back

Medscape Medical News August 10, 2022

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Long COVID's Grip Will Likely Tighten as Infections Continue

WebMD Health News August 10, 2022
Removal of Small, Asymptomatic Kidney Stones Reduces Relapse

Medscape Medical News August 10, 2022
Extreme Temperatures Can Reduce the Efficacy of Drug Therapy

Medscape Medical News August 10, 2022
Biden Now Has Cough, but Not COVID

WebMD Health News August 10, 2022
Regular Fasting Linked to Less Severe COVID: Study

WebMD Health News August 10, 2022
A Beer a Day May Boost Your Gut Microbiome

WebMD Health News August 10, 2022
US to Buy IV Drug to Help With Monkeypox Outbreak

WebMD Health News August 10, 2022
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Kaiser Health News August 10, 2022

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The Monkeypox Epidemic Is Unusual: Here's How I Know

Commentary August 10, 2022

An epidemiologist explains why the virus isn't an STI — and what really counts as "close contact."
For Many Infections, Source Control Is Key

Blog August 10, 2022
Monkeypox and HIV: Same but Different?

Commentary August 9, 2022
Recreation as Rx? Why You Should Prescribe Nature

Blog August 9, 2022

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Dermatologist Arrested for Allegedly Poisoning Husband

Medscape Medical News August 10, 2022

"The victim sustained significant internal injuries but is expected to recover," according to the Irvine, California police department.
Physicians React: Mistakes and Successes in Building Wealth

Medscape Medical News August 10, 2022
Doc Loses License Over 'Poor' Cancer Care, but Fights Back

Medscape Medical News August 10, 2022
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Medscape Medical News August 10, 2022

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Fast Five Quiz August 9, 2022

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