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One Trick to Lowering Heart Risk: Friends Have Benefits

Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death among high-income countries and is projected to be the leading cause of death worldwide by 2030.

ENVIRON

Schools May Foul the Drinking Water, Endanger and Damage Children

Is there is clean, lead-free, bacteria-free water in the fountains, the sinks, the toilets, and the showers in the child's school?

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UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Colposcopy

Our Preparing for series allows a patient to properly prepare themselves for a procedure. Answers about how long the procedure will last, what’s involved, what to expect

DISEASES

Biotech Without Borders: Reclaiming the Wonder of Science in a Distracted Age

I was in the media bullpen with the team when the future arrived. The launch of Roferon-A, alpha interferon marked a watershed moment in medicine:...

Coffee Lower Diabetes Risk, But There’s a Catch

DO YOU DRINK COFFEE? IF YES, you may have a significantly lower probability of developing type 2 diabetes. Coffee consumption is inversely associated with the...

Which Women’s Health Conditions Affect Men?

It is a given that the genetic makeup of men and women differs tremendously. The variations majorly lie in genes, anatomy, and hormone levels....

Chronic Pain and Codependency Go Together

Chronic Pain and Codependency Go Together, and healing one can help heal the other.

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SAFETY

You Don’t Need to be an Idiot to be a CovIdiot

The term CovIdiot is misleading as it suggests anti-vax and anti-pandemic people are idiots. Nothing could be further from the truth and this perception prevents us reaching this demographic.

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,...

SCAMS

QUACK ALERTS

Dr. Sherrill Sellman on Medika’s Quack Scale

Dr. Sherrill Sellman 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.