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How Medical / Health Research could be different



New mothers (particularly with birth injuries / tearing) could have the option of staying longer in the hospital post-childbirth

Antenatal breastmilk expression / collecting colostrum before birth could be beneficial for moms / babies

Breath / relaxation versus pushing could be more effective during childbirth labor

Screening for small placentas could prevent 30% of stillbirths

Labor inductions could be unnecessary / painful / require more interventions

Toothpaste / drinking water could be fluoride-free

Alternative children vaccine schedules could be considered / studied more

E-cigarettes / vaping could have health / addiction risks

Beneficial gut bacteria / foods / supplements could help starving / malnourished children

Earlier versus later (before 42 weeks) labor induction could be lower risk

Animal colostrum / breast milk could have medical / health benefits

Vaginal stitching / numbing / anesthesia could be botched / better during childbirth

Ultrasounds / at-home dopplers could affect the fetus

Newborn babies could wait to be bathed

Warm compresses / perineal massage / hands on / other methods could prevent vaginal tears during childbirth

Breast milk could be freeze-dried

Hormones / neurosteroids / sleep / medication could prevent / treat postpartum depression

Atherectomies / artery / vascular surgery could be leading to high rates of amputations / death

Cervical membrane sweeping could be an informed choice / consent in childbirth and might not work

Nitrous oxide / other pain management methods could be used for childbirth

Organ transplantation treatment could improve for patients

Inactivated vaccines could increase mortality due to reduced immune response

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) could be reduced as a pregnancy risk

The HPV vaccine risks / efficacy could be determined

The effect of mercury, formaldehyde, aluminum, polethylene glycol, (adjuvants) etc. in vaccines could be tested for health effects / removed

Lasik could have serious complications / side effects

Pregnancy cervical / vaginal checks could be unnecessary / harmful

UTIs / bladder infections / liver could be treated with d-mannose

Hyperemesis / pregnancy nausea / vomiting could be researched more / treated better

Hysterectomies could be overprescribed / affect women's mental health

Low-dose naltrexone could be used for MS, autoimmune, cancer, pain, etc.

NIH scientists / employees could not receive financial royalties / perks

Clinical trials could not end uninformatively

Beneficial Chinese medicine / herbs could be available direct-to-consumer

Anti-parasitic drugs could be useful in treating viruses

Mewing could change facial jaw structures, correct speech impediments, and/or alleviate pain

Caffeine could be good for asthma / wheezing

Steroid treatment could worsen fungal infections / mold exposure

Pharmaceutical companies could make safe and effective marijuana / psychedelic drugs

Marijuana could not have mold, bacteria, pesticides / better safety standards

Brain data could be mapped / integrated with machines

Women could be screened for PCOS / be treated for higher risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease

Early lowering of ApoB could decrease heart disease

EMF waves could be harmful

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) could be used in menopause for improved women's health

Fungi could cause a pandemic

Thyroid / cortisol issues could be discovered beyond testing "TSH"

Meat could be healthier than plants

Febreze / air fresheners could be toxic

Food dyes / additives could be harmful

Miscarriage autopsies could determine causes / contribute to research

Pregnancy bed rest may not be effective / harmful

Statins for cholesterol could have harmful side effects / not be as effective as thought / cause muscle pain

Antibiotics could be associated with aneurysms

Depo-provera could have harmful side effects / withdrawal symptoms

Lupron injections could have harmful side effects

More research could be done on IVF and its effects on womens' bodies / IVF clinics could be regulated

Stillbirths could be prevented / researched more

Guaifenesin (Mucinex) could help with fertility / cervical mucus but more research is needed

Fake meat products could have health risks

Inherited / acquired diseases could be tracked through cells / stem cells and stored

Cord blood, tissue, and/or the placenta could be banked to treat diseases

The clitoris / vulva / labia could be better studied, taught, and not damaged during surgeries

City babies could have fresh air cages

Vaccines with aluminum could be linked with asthma

Seed oils could lead to inflammation / heart disease / liver damage / health issues / obesity / deforestation

Sleep apnea could be solved by side sleeping

Drinks / food could not be in plastic

Venom could have health benefits

The effects of anti-depressants on pregnancy / postpartum health could have randomized control trials and clear guidance

A majority of U.S. FDA funding could not come from the pharmaceutical industry

Vitamin D, low seed oil diets, time restricted eating (TRE), CBD oil, carnivore diet, circadian optimization, addressing early emotional trauma, and/or low-dose naltrexone could help with autoimmune issues

Raw data could be open / transparent / shared in pharmaceutical (or all) research studies

Dance could be physical and mental therapy for Parkinson's / disabilities

Extreme sports could lead to heart damage / cardiac arrest

Disney / animated films could help with autism / neurodevelopmental disabilities

Doxycycline / antibiotic prophylaxis could be preventative after a tick bite

SSRIs could not work well

Crowdfunding / different funding sources could improve science and research

Tobacco could be a psychedelic and used in ceremonies

Coffee could help with constipation / bowel movements

Miscarriages could be misdiagnosed

Sleep drugs could awaken traumatically injured brain patients

Peyote could be protected for Native American religion / produced synthetically for others

Chiropractors, massage, yoga, pilates, surfing, and beauty parlors could cause paralysis / strokes

Outdoor cats / toxoplasmosis could detrimentally change brains and affect pregnancy

Breast could not be best / two years could be too long

C-sections could be gentler / safer

Trepanation (drilling holes in skulls) could be researched

Prenatal vitamins could be lacking in / provide too much of certain nutrients

Baby aspirin could be beneficial for IVF, maternal health, and pregnancy

Antipsychotics / antidepressants / ADHD drugs could be linked with violence / murder

Limits on abortions could affect miscarriage care / pregnant womens' lives

Breathable (without chemicals) infant mattresses could or could not prevent SIDs

The U.S. FDA could speed up approval for ALS and other rare disease experimental treatments

The risks of vaginal births to both mother / child could be fully researched, considered, explained, and treated

Screening could be standardized / increased for prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes

Fasting and/or ketogenic diets could fight cancer / infertility

Philanthropy could cause scientific breakthroughs

Ischemic stroke patients could access tPA

Vaccine manufacturers could face liability for adverse events, contribute to government compensation programs, use placebos in clinical trials, and/or have incentives for improving vaccines

The VAERS / FAERS systems could accurately capture vaccine / drug safety and restore public trust

Malaria could be prevented with a vaccine

Human beings could have more touch / massages could be affordable and accessible

Hypnosis could be used for variety of things

Healthcare could have less unnecessary medical procedures that possibly cause harm and cost billions

Medical research could be scientifically valid and free from conflicts of interest

Herbicides / pesticides / lead / toxins could not be found in food

Hyperbaric oxygen chambers could have health benefits

Squatting / walking / water / pelvic positioning could be used for childbirth

Doctors could access accurate drug data (not from sales reps) to safely and effectively prescribe drugs

Doctors could not get paid for travel/meals, consulting, research, advising, or speaking by the pharmaceutical / medical device industry

The placebo effect could work even when it is known

Childhood stunting / malnutrition could be reversible past the first 1000 days

Different varieties of raw honey could have health benefits

Singing could improve respiration rates, lung health, and well-being

Medical autopsies could be improved

Biodata control could be the future of healthcare

Lyme disease could be diagnosed accurately

Gynecologists / doctors could better diagnose women's pain / issues

Dry brushing could be good for health and skin

Geothermal mineral baths could help with psoriasis and other health issues

Mattresses could be smart and cooling

Tattoos could monitor health

Weaning off breastfeeding could cause postpartum depression

Pedophiles could get therapy and psychiatric / hormonal drugs

Dental microcavities could be treated without drills

Orthodontists could be implementing wrong treatments to align teeth

Birth control pills could have adverse side effects

Scientific funding could produce quality research results

Drug testing on mice or other animals could lead to unreliable results

Gain-of-function / biotechnology / bioweapon research laboratories with pathogenic agents could have enforced safety guidelines, be done at sea or isolated areas, or not be done

A healthy skin microbiome could be created

The academic / research peer review process could be improved / changed

Menstrual products could not contain potentially harmful chemicals / PFAS

Pharmaceutical industry acquisitions could inhibit drug innovation and raise drug prices

A healthy diet and exercise could relieve depression

Autoimmune diseases could come from a leaky / malfunctioning gut

Perimenopause could be more well-known and studied

Evidence on the efficacy of and risks of sunscreen could be collected

Medical devices could be really tested before use

Women could be included more in medical research

Dental care could be unproven / more regulated

Sardinian wine could prolong life

Mysterious diseases could be diagnosed

Old blood could be infused with young blood

Psychedelic drugs / plant-based medicine could help with mental health issues, PTSD, peacebuilding, and addiction more effectively than current psychiatric drugs

The replication crisis could be addressed

More awareness, detection, screening, and diagnosis could be done for endometriosis / pelvic floor health

Governments, scientists, and institutions could have transparent and online data