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Is using the internet good for us?

Jun 12, 2024
Professor Matt Fox discusses the positive impact of internet use on life satisfaction and purpose, alongside Dr. Edgard Camarós' research on ancient Egyptian cancer surgeries. The podcast also covers the development of a combined flu and COVID vaccine, a dance program to prevent falls in older individuals, and a 'bug bounty' program for scientific papers.
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  • Accessing the internet can improve life satisfaction and purpose.
  • Combined flu and COVID vaccine increases convenience and vaccination rates.

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Ancient Egyptian Oncological Surgery

Ancient Egyptian skulls containing evidence of cancer treatment reveal a remarkable aspect of ancient medical practices. Through examining skulls with signs of cancer, researchers discovered cut marks, indicating oncological surgery performed over 4,000 years ago. One skull belonged to a woman who survived a fatal injury through treatment but later succumbed to bone cancer. Another skull showed evidence of a male with metastatic cancer, showcasing early attempts at surgical intervention.

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