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Increase Inclusivity in Research by Reimagining Clinical Trials

Irfan Khan MD -
Improving diversity in medical research requires more than patient engagement – it demands a rethinking of research infrastructure

How Stress Affects Your Brain

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

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PFAS Is a Culprit Affecting Health, and It’s in Packaging — But No More in the USA

Pat Farrell PhD -
The FDA has issued new guidelines for removing PFAS from food packaging after it has proven dangerous for our health.

New York Climate Week in an Election Year

Wildfire Smoke Linked to Dementia, Brain Damage and Body Health, So Beware

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Preparing for: Laparoscopic Tubal Sterilization

Dr Jeff Livingston -
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.

Preparing for: Hysteroscopic Myomectomy

Preparing for: Midurethral Sling

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Am I Swallowing Microplastics Every Time I Chew Gum?

Michael Hunter, MD -
Researchers discovered that a single piece of gum can release 637 microplastic articles per gram

Covid Masks: What You Should Know

Michael Hunter, MD -
I SWAPPED OUT MY SURGICAL MASK for the N95 and KN94 ones. Given my newer masks are not inexpensive, how long can I wear one...

A Definitive Guide to Heartburn and Alleviating the Symptoms

Jennifer Mittler-Lee B.S. Pharma -
Acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), sour stomach, or heartburn. They all describe the same condition: gastric acid hypersecretion, or too much stomach acid.

The Surprising Health Benefits of Walking on Uneven Ground — And Why You Should Start Today

Michael Hunter, MD -
Most people walk to relax. I came to Borneo to let the ground fight back. This morning, outside Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, my boots slipped on a...

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Debunking Bleach or Chlorine Dioxide as a Medical Treatment

Medika Life -
Respiratory failure; changes in the heart's electrical activity that can cause deadly abnormal rhythms; life-threatening low blood pressure caused by dehydration; acute liver failure; low blood cell counts that require blood transfusion; as well as severe vomiting and diarrhea.

Kratom, the Undiluted Truth. Is it a Dangerous Drug or a Godsend?

Opioids. Everything you need to know about America’s Most Lethal Drugs

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HEART HEALTH

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

Pat Farrell PhD -
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,...

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

Stopping Middle-Age Spread

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Dr. Suzanne Humphries on Medika’s Quack Scale

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Dr. Suzanne Humphries scores 5 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. She poses a high risk to the general public and we recommend against following any of her advice.

Zach Bush, MD on Medika’s Quack Scale

Dr. Judy Mikovits on Medika’s Quack Scale

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