Published December 26, 2017

A recent article published in the British Medical Journal in November found “insufficient evidence” to support the claim that mandatory flu vaccinations in healthcare workers has any positive effect.

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Published December 23, 2017

The bacteria Helicobacter pylori plays a significant role in the development of stomach cancer. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) actually help kill off H. pylori. So you would think that PPIs would help lower your stomach cancer risk. Turns out, the opposite is true – particularly if you keep using PPIs for a long time after you get rid of the H. pylori.

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Published December 21, 2017

Researchers have been investigating some of the differences between early-onset and late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (LOAD). Early-onset Alzheimer’s is often related to a build-up of amyloid beta plaques. But this doesn’t adequately explain the progression of LOAD, which affects over 5 million people in the U.S. Now researchers are finding out why there’s a difference.

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