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Exercise Could Be the New Wonder “Drug” for Health and Longevity

Sedentary lifestyles may be the cause of many health issues and shorten our lives, and new research is pointing toward the "cure"—exercise.

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Preparing for: Laparoscopic Tubal Sterilization

During a laparoscopic tubal ligation out-patient procedure, the fallopian tubes are tied, cut, or removed to permanently prevent pregnancy. Tubal surgery blocks the pathway between the uterus and ovaries preventing sperm from reaching the egg.

DISEASES

Unearth Your Medical Records And Be Prepared For Surprises

How much do you know about what’s in all those medical records and databases about you? Shouldn’t you have a copy for review and safekeeping?

Detecting Cancer With a Blood Drop

You probably got the Silicon Valley (USA) reference, but if not, here is your go-to book (full disclosure — I would love it if...

The Book Fragmented is a Key Step Toward Navigating America’s Ailing Health System

Stanford Medicine Physician and Author Ilana Yurkiewicz Spotlights “Fragmentation” in a Long-Awaited Book for Patients and Providers

Reluctantly Healed By Barbie 😅

I’ll start by saying that I was prepared to hate the Barbie movie. I thought it would be a giant advertisement for a toy...

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SAFETY

The Complete A to Z of Long Haul Covid Symptoms. What you Need to Know

A complete list of symptoms for Long Haul Covid or Chronic Covid Syndrome. Educate yourself about the symptoms and seek help from qualified healthcare professionals

CARDIO

GLP‑1 Medications in Later Life: Why the “Miracle Shot” Needs a Senior‑Specific Safety Lens

When GLP-1 medications like semaglutide began to gain attention, many people saw them as a breakthrough. For some people, these drugs help lower blood sugar,...

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QUACK ALERTS

Ivermectin is Dead and Buried Despite NIH Website Misstep and Twitter Buzz

Ivermectin is a global con, sold by unscrupulous doctors and healthcare professionals as a treatment for Covid. It doesn't work.