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Brian McDonough

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"Civilizations die from suicide and not by murder." Family Physician and Medical Editor KYW Newsradio (Philadelphia) 1010 WINS (New York)

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  • Botanical products may do more harm than good to your liver

    1 month ago | audacy.com | Brian McDonough |Brian Mcdonough

    PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) - Fatty liver is a condition associated with obesity and, in some individuals, the condition can lead to severe liver damage. In addition, alcohol can cause liver damage on its own. It is important to understand that certain over-the-counter medications like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are also a risk. A researcher from the University of Michigan warns that certain botanical products also can damage the liver, and many people are unaware.

  • Vaccine hesitancy has increased since COVID-19, study finds

    1 month ago | audacy.com | Brian McDonough |Brian Mcdonough

    PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) - There are many important tools that we use to fight diseases, and vaccines are one. However, childhood vaccines have become a key area of debate. One of the major reasons is the fact that health care leaders have not effectively communicated the various ways that vaccines work, as well as the track record of the vaccines that are in use.

  • Are you afraid of attending large social gatherings?

    2 months ago | audacy.com | Brian McDonough |Brian Mcdonough

    PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) - If you start sweating or have an increased heart rate when you find yourself in a large social gathering, you might be suffering from social anxiety. Social anxiety can start in the teen years, and it affects men and women equally. Researchers believe that biochemical pathways in the brain as well as psychological factors contribute to the problem. Some medications can help; there is no need to suffer in silence and isolate yourself further.

  • What does the ban on red dye No. 3 mean?

    2 months ago | audacy.com | Brian McDonough |Brian Mcdonough

    PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) - Do you still have candy hearts from Valentine's Day that say "I love you"? Odds are, red dye No. 3 was used in the manufacturing process. It can be found in everything from strawberry yogurt to gummy vitamins. Red dye No. 3 has been around since the early 1900s. The compound is called erythrosine. However, studies in rats have shown large doses can cause thyroid tumors.

  • Half of US adults could be eligible for a popular weight loss drug

    Jan 17, 2025 | audacy.com | Brian McDonough |Brian Mcdonough

    PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) - According to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association, more than 136 million adults are eligible for semaglutide therapy, the glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor agonists. Certain members of this group of drugs are approved for weight loss, while others are approved to fight diabetes and other chronic health issues associated with high blood sugar.

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