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“Old” Is Both a State of Mind and a Matter of Mental and Physical Health

As we chalk up our birthdays, some of us will be seen as "old,” while others may remain vital and mentally adept as Norman Lear.

ENVIRON

COVID Became a MedTech Proving Ground Pointing to Planetary Health Priorities

Medika Health Tech Hot Spot Travelogue – 1st Stop on the Global Ecohealth and Health Tech Tour - Tel Aviv! "Global State of Digital Health" is a travel guide to innovation.

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UNDERSTANDING

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

Troubling Colorectal Cancer Rise In Young Adults

One in five new cases of colorectal cancer occurs in younger individuals, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.

High Antibody Covid-19 Vaccine Response During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

A large study showed pregnant people have a robust antibody immune response after Covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy and lactation.

Congenital Heart Defects

Congenital heart defects, or diseases, are problems with the heart’s structure that are present at birth. They may change the normal flow of blood through the heart.

$35 Insulin Cap Is Welcome, Popular, and Bipartisan. But Congress May Not Pass It Anyway.

Democrats in the Senate are primed this month to make their first attempt at salvaging one of the most popular elements of President Joe...

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SAFETY

Why Your Breast Milk May Already Be Too Toxic For Your Child

Fifty samples of breast milk drawn from across the US all tested positive for PFQAS contamination, at levels 2000 times higher than those suggested safe by the EPA

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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QUACK ALERTS

Dr. Christiane Northrup on Medika’s Quack Scale

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