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Combating Loneliness Is Everyone’s Job

Pat Farrell PhD -
Loneliness, especially at holiday times, is part of the urban landscape, and it’s something that each of us needs to combat. The battle isn’t...

Consumer HealthTech: A Data-Driven Evolution in Health Engagement

This Is How Emotional Invalidation Can Lead to Chronic Pain — And How To Heal

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Climate Services and Public Health: Insights from the WMO 2023 Report

Christopher Nial -
As the world warms at an alarming pace, the need for robust climate services to bolster health systems becomes increasingly critical.

Nine in 10 ESG Practitioners See Strong Reporting as a Competitive Advantage

US -India Health Partnerships: A Blueprint for Global Health Innovation

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Preparing for: Midurethral Sling

Dr Jeff Livingston -
A mid-urethral sling is the most common type of surgery used to correct stress urinary incontinence or a leaky bladder. A small, supportive material of synthetic mesh is placed under the urethra to give support.

Preparing for: Robotic Hysterectomy

Preparing for: Colposcopy

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7 Tips to Lower Your Prostate Cancer Risk — Using Lifestyle and Screening

Michael Hunter, MD -
PROSTATE CANCER RISK IS RISING IN THE USA, despite cancer mortality declining by one-third since 1991.

Solving The Primary Care Crisis Need Not Be Difficult

Stephen Schimpff, MD MACP -
Change Will Need To Be Forced by Patients And Their Doctors.

8 Habits That Might Add Decades to Your Life

Michael Hunter, MD -
I AM MORE INTERESTED IN HEALTHSPAN than lifespan. I wouldn’t like to live too long with severe dementia. Today’s essay explores eight healthy habits that might add decades to your life.

Artificial Intelligence May Render Some Medical Specialties Obsolete

Michael Hunter, MD -
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IS ALREADY ENCROACHING in many medical specialties and may render some obsolete. This issue arose when my hospital’s radiology medical director explained that...

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What You Need to Know About Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Michael Hunter, MD -
There may be a dose-related effect of omega-3 fatty acids on atrial fibrillation risk. In high doses there appeared to be an increase in risk for atrial fibrillation in the omega-3 groups (versus control) in both trials.

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

The Evolution of Quinine to Hydroxychloroquine, Covid’s Snake Oil

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At HLTH Europe, BBC StoryWorks Shines a Light on Women’s Health and the Challenge of Navigating Care

Gil Bashe, Medika Life Editor -
Conversations about women's health are not new. Researchers, clinicians, patient advocates and policymakers have spent decades drawing attention to disparities in care, gaps in...

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

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

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Kelly Brogan on Medika’s Quack Scale

Medika Life -
Kelly Brogan scores 5 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. She poses a very high risk to both her patients and the general public and we recommend against following any of her advice.

Gabor Maté’s Bizarre Ideas on Connections Between Stress and Disease

Dr. Judy Mikovits on Medika’s Quack Scale

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