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Alcohol + Capitalism = Deadlier Than COVID

It was always stupid to make alcohol ubiquitous during the pandemic. In the early days of the pandemic, two things shocked and dismayed me above other...

ENVIRON

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

Both short-term and long-term exposure to wildfire smoke and other pollutants like ozone and diesel emissions can cause inflammation in the brain.

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UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Endometrial Ablation

Prepare yourself for an Endometrial Ablation by learning more about what the procedure entails.

DISEASES

Epilepsy

The epilepsies are a spectrum of brain disorders ranging from severe, life-threatening and disabling, to ones that are much more benign. In epilepsy, the normal pattern of neuronal activity becomes disturbed

Study Links Severe Sleep Apnea to Higher Blood Glucose Levels in African Americans

African Americans with severe sleep apnea and other adverse sleep patterns are much more likely to have high blood glucose levels —a risk factor for diabetes—than those without these patterns

Sleep May Be Associated with Eye Health

INSUFFICIENT SLEEP APPEARS TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH GLAUCOMA, a leading cause of blindness. That is the conclusion of researchers examining more than 400,000 individuals.

Dealing with a bone fracture

A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls, or sports injuries.

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SAFETY

The Complete Dummies Guide to Covid PCR Testing for Conspiracy Fans

PCR tests have revolutionized many areas of Medicine and are very reliable tools that are dependent on being used correctly to ensure accuracy

CARDIO

The Best Dating Game in Health Innovation Happens Just Off the Main Stage

Every January, San Francisco undergoes a transformation. For one week, the city shifts into high gear for the life sciences sector, becoming a dense,...

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Scott Atlas on Medika’s Quack Scale

Scott Atlas scores 5 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. He poses a very high risk to both his patients and the general public and we recommend against following any of his advice.