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JF Mulvaney PhD. Chief Scientific Editor and reporter at Medical News Bulletin. We are an online medical, health and wellness research news magazine in Canada. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55010183400

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Jo at MNB@joatmnb.bsky.social · 4h ago

It’s WTF wednesday! Let’s take a dive into to the MNB archives to look at some of the more eccentric or controversial stories we’ve covered over the years. This week, bees and autism. What’s the link? medicalnewsbulletin.com/socially-unr... 🧪

Socially Unresponsive Bees and Their Link to Autism and Genetics | Medical News Bulletin

A recent study highlights the genetic link between socially unresponsive bees and human behavioral disorders, bringing new context to autism and genetics.

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Jo at MNB@joatmnb.bsky.social · yesterday

If someone tells u gain-of-function assays are easy, ask them if they’ve ever modified a viral expression construct. Or even a plasmid. It’s really complicated, annoying and takes ages to do yourself. If you buy them made by invitrogen or clontech, they have that shit on file. Ask if they’ve tried 🧪

Jo at MNB@joatmnb.bsky.social · yesterday

Following the Fauci nonsense? If you are curious about how COVID-19 could have hopped from bats to raccoon dogs, humans, etc seemingly out of nowhere, these scientists show how easy it can be! medicalnewsbulletin.com/sars-cov-2-v... 🧪 #covid #proximalorigins #knowledgeispower #CoronavirusUSA #Fauci

Is this how the COVID-19 virus jumped from bats to people? | Medical News Bulletin

Scientists say they have found a key mutation in the SARS-CoV-2 virus that might have helped it's progenitor to jump from bats to humans.

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Jo at MNB@joatmnb.bsky.social · yesterday

Thinking about getting your gut microbiome tested using one of those at home test kits? Read this report before you hand over your hard earned cash. medicalnewsbulletin.com/are-direct-t... 🧪 #CitSci #GastroSky #microbiome secmet #healthygut #consumerrights #guthealthmatters

Are Direct-to-Consumer Microbiome Tests Any Good? | Medical News Bulletin

Gut microbiome enthusiasts are all in on home testing, but is it worth the time and money to send your samples to a private lab for analysis?

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Jo at MNB@joatmnb.bsky.social · 2d ago

According to English public health researchers, portable HEPA air purifiers in bedrooms won’t decrease respiratory infections in elder care residential homes. Visit MNB to learn why medicalnewsbulletin.com/portable-air... 🧪 🩺💸 🩺,⚕️ public health #SciPol #geriatrics #eldercare

Is It Worth Putting Portable Air Purifiers In Care Homes? | Medical News Bulletin

Learn what happened in a years-long study to see if portable air purifiers into care home residents’ bedrooms reduces respiratory infections.

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Jo at MNB@joatmnb.bsky.social · 5d ago

Dr Heta Lad updates us on research about candidate genes underlying IBD! medicalnewsbulletin.com/matching-gen... 🧪 🧬🔄 🧬 #immunosky medsky 🩺 ⚕️ #GISky #GastroSky #inflammatoryboweldisease #crohnsandcolitis

Which Genes and Cell Types Cause Inflammatory Bowel Disease | Medical News Bulletin

Scientists put 'names to faces' as they finally match genetic risk factors for Inflammatory Bowel Disease to genes and cells. Learn more with MNB

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Jo at MNB@joatmnb.bsky.social · last wk.

Is low back pain keeping you on the couch? Physios finally have evidence that swimming helps people with back pain improve their mobility and gain confidence to try other activities. Learn more with MNB medicalnewsbulletin.com/beat-chronic... 🧪 #chronicpain #lowbackpain #BiomechSky medsky, 🩺,⚕️

Does Swimming Help Chronic Lower Back Pain? | Medical News Bulletin

Looking for evidence that swimming helps with chronic lower back pain? Learn what the science says, with MNB.

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Jo at MNB@joatmnb.bsky.social · 2w ago

Cardiovascular health calculators can do double duty as cancer risk predictors. Doctors might soon find it easier to identify people at elevated risk of six common cancers, come over to MNB to find out more medicalnewsbulletin.com/qrisk-3-scor... 🧪 CanSky medsky, 🩺,⚕️ public health #heartheatlth

Cardiovascular Health Calculators Also Predict Cancer Risk | Medical News Bulletin

Doctors may soon use standard cardiovascular health calculators to identify patients at risk of various cancers. Learn which ones with MNB.

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Jo at MNB@joatmnb.bsky.social · 2w ago

It’s WTF Weds, time for a bizarre story from our archives! Does getting a poor night’s sleep make you more likely to do a murder? 👀 at my neighbours’ response to last night’s barking dogs… medicalnewsbulletin.com/killing-for-... 🧪 #BehSci #psychiatry, #clinpsych #criminology

Killing for a good night's sleep | Medical News Bulletin

A lack of sleep, and being awake during late night hours increases the risk of dangerous behaviors like suicide and violence

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Jo at MNB@joatmnb.bsky.social · 2w ago

Back in my time as an auditory cell biology researcher resveratrol was on my list. It didn’t pan out… much like our gut’s attempts to absorb it… medicalnewsbulletin.com/navigating-n... 🥪📃 secmet, natprod, natural products, #supplements, #nutraceuticals

Navigating Nutraceuticals: Resveratrol | Medical News Bulletin

What is resveratrol anyway? Learn what you need to know about this powerful antioxidant with MNB's science backed guide to nutraceuticals.

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Jo at MNB@joatmnb.bsky.social · 3w ago

Why do you have a belly when your sister looks like a centaur? What was Kris Jenner eating? What does the science say? So many questions 🧪 medicalnewsbulletin.com/pregnancy-in... #maternalhealth #gestationaldiabetes #fitfam lipidtime #bodyshape

Does Pregnancy Insulin Resistance Set Daughters' Body Shape? | Medical News Bulletin

Are you a Megan or a Nikki? Turns out your mom's pregnancy health could be the deciding factor on your curves. Learn more with MNB

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Jo at MNB@joatmnb.bsky.social · 3w ago

Stay away from pre workout supplements that feature fake ingredients like ‘geranium extracts’ Come over to MNB to learn why these ’natural’ supplements are a pile of bullshit medicalnewsbulletin.com/pre-formance... #sportssupplements #fitness #geraniumextract medsky, 🩺,⚕️ natural products natprod

Geranium Extract Sports Supplements A Big Lie | Medical News Bulletin

Don't fall for the lies. Geranium extract isn't natural and it doesn't do what sport supplement makers say. Get science backed facts with MNB

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Jo at MNB@joatmnb.bsky.social · 3w ago

Stay away from pre workout supplements that feature fake ingredients like ‘geranium extracts’ Come over for MNB to learn why these ’natural’ supplements are a pile of bullshit medicalnewsbulletin.com/pre-formance... 🧪 #fitnessaddict · #fitfam #antidoping

Geranium Extract Sports Supplements A Big Lie | Medical News Bulletin

Don't fall for the lies. Geranium extract isn't natural and it doesn't do what sport supplement makers say. Get science backed facts with MNB

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Jo at MNB@joatmnb.bsky.social · 4w ago

Is dinner time a daily battle? Kids with ARFID aren’t engaging in power struggles, turns out you can help them get over their fears. medicalnewsbulletin.com/first-eviden... 🧪 #autism #ASD #parenting #familypsych medsky 🩺,⚕️ #ED #eatingdisorder #pedpsych #ARFID

First Evidence-Based ARFID Treatments | Medical News Bulletin

Struggling to get your child to eat? Stanford mental health researchers say family therapy could be the key. Learn about treatments for ARFID with MNB.

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Jo at MNB@joatmnb.bsky.social · 4w ago

Ozempic/Wegovy can support your journey to sobriety - if you commit medicalnewsbulletin.com/glp-1-semagl... 🧪 #recovery #addictionrecovery #addictions #addictionsupport 🩺📊 #addictionsci medsky, 🩺,⚕️ #ClinPsych, #ClinPsy, 🩺🧠 public health

Do GLP-1 RAs help with alcohol abuse disorder? | Medical News Bulletin

Doctors tested GLP-1 RA (semaglutide) to see if it could help people struggling with alcohol abuse disorder. Find out if it worked with MNB.

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Jo at MNB@joatmnb.bsky.social · last mo.

Do bodybuilders get abnormally big internal organs because they workout so much and eat too much protein? Take a look at the evidence and decide for yourself. medicalnewsbulletin.com/bubblegut-pa... 🧪 🩺 #abs #fitfam #bodybuilding #powerlifting #instafit #HGH #gear #antidoping

Avoid Bubblegut and Keep Your Heart Healthy | Medical News Bulletin

Calling all bodybuilders: Bubblegut or palumboism can be a sign your heart is in danger? Learn what causes it, and how to avoid it with MNB.

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Jo at MNB@joatmnb.bsky.social · last mo.

Could melatonin do more for your chronic pain than amitriptyline? Evidence review hints the otc drug helps some people significantly. Learn more with MNB medicalnewsbulletin.com/bulletin-mel... 🧪 Medskies, medtwitter, medsky, 🩺,⚕️ #pain #chronicpain #painmanagement public health

Could Melatonin Help Your Chronic Pain? | Medical News Bulletin

Could melatonin be the add-on you've been waiting for? Researchers cautiously report benefits for chronic pain. Find out which types with MNB

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