Welcome to The Full Panel newsletter! A weekly read on medicine and health.

Lifestyle

Dry Feb anyone? How much should I drink? Two drinks or more a week could significantly increase your risk of cancer! 😱

Should alcohol carry a warning label? – CMAJ News

Neuroscience

How many layers are in the brain? Earlier this year, scientists uncovered a new layer of the brain! 🧠

Scientists Just Uncovered A Whole New Layer of Brain Anatomy
The human brain is a ridiculously complex organ that doesn’t give up its secrets easily.

Scientists Just Uncovered A Whole New Layer of Brain Anatomy The human brain is a ridiculously complex organ that doesn't give up its secrets easily. www.sciencealert.com


Cosmetics

Are shellac manicures safe? Say it ain't so! I love a good gel mani and I made sure to ask my nail artist if they use LED or UV nail dryers! 💅🏼

UV nail dryers may pose cancer risks, a study says. Here are precautions you can take
A new study finds that UV dryers for gel nail polish can damage DNA and mutate cells, confirming dermatologists’ safety concerns. There are precautions you can take and alternatives to consider.

UV nail dryers may pose cancer risks, a study says. Here are precautions you can take A new study finds that UV dryers for gel nail polish can damage DNA and mutate cells, confirming dermatologists' safety concerns. There are precautions you can take and alternat... www.npr.org


Community Health

To boost or not to boost? Should you get your COVID booster?💉

CDC study confirms booster shot effectiveness against sub-variants - UPI.com
New bivalent booster shots do cut the risk of contracting the COVID-19, including from the latest variant of the virus, according to new data published Wednesday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC study confirms booster shot effectiveness against sub-variants - UPI.com New bivalent booster shots do cut the risk of contracting the COVID-19, including from the latest variant of the virus, according to new data published Wednesday by the U.S. Cen... www.upi.com


In Case You Missed It

You may have seen the commercial. What's Ozempic? This new celebrity trend is creating a shortage of this disease modifying Type 2 diabetes medication. 🍫

What is Ozempic? Why stars risk ‘old face’ for trendy weight-loss drug
“It’s the drug of choice these days for the 1 percent,” dermatologist Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank revealed.

What is Ozempic? Why stars risk ‘old face’ for trendy weight-loss drug “It’s the drug of choice these days for the 1 percent,” dermatologist Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank revealed. nypost.com


Neat to Know!

Now that many of us are working remotely and at a desk, neck pain and headaches are more prevalent. This video explains the connection between the suboccipital muscles, the eyes and how you may be able to get relief. 👀