More than 46 million Americans live in rural communities. On average, rural locales lag behind non-rural communities on every measure of prosperity, from poverty rates to employment opportunities.

Vaginal Yeast Infections

Medika Life - July 11, 2020

Symptoms of vaginal yeast infections include burning, itching, and thick, white discharge. Yeast infections are easy to treat. Over-the-counter treatments are safe to use

Promise, Progress and Perspective: Key Takeaways from SABCS 2025

Monique Gary DO MSc FACS - December 23, 2025

The San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) is one of the largest gatherings where researchers, patients, and drug developers come together to present, discuss...

Depression isn’t Caused by Low Serotonin Level, Are SSRIs still Effective?

Isabella Soerjanto MD - August 2, 2022

Several previous studies have concluded that SSRIs can significantly reduce the risk of depression. However, a recent study refutes this.

HEALTHY MINDS

When Science Advances, Why Does Society Doubt Its Own Progress?

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She Started Forgetting Words at 54. Her First Thought Was Dementia.

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18 Million People Now Live With Anorexia or Bulimia, and the Numbers Keep Climbing

November 1, 2026

A Few Minutes of Intense Exercise Can Change Your Body

September 29, 2026

Boys Are Risking Their Health to Look Like Influencers, and Almost No One Is Checking

September 29, 2026

When Having a Baby Becomes a Mental Health Emergency

September 24, 2026

Loneliness Is Not Just a Feeling. It’s a Biological Emergency

August 23, 2026

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Deadly Superbug Candida Auris Hits Two Dallas Hospitals. Officials Won’t Name Hospitals

Medika Life - July 25, 2021

A drug-resistant strain of Candida Auris has been detected in two Dallas Hospital's. Officials are endangering public health by not identifying the hospitals.

Simone Gold and America’s Frontline Con Artists Launch a Road Trip

May 9, 2021

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

June 18, 2021

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A Few Minutes of Intense Exercise Can Change Your Body

Stephen Schimpff, MD MACP - September 29, 2026

We all know that exercise is good for us. It lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, helps control weight, preserves muscle, and,...

Nutrition Advice Keeps Changing — And What Never Changes

August 31, 2026

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

June 17, 2026

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Dr. Christiane Northrup on Medika’s Quack Scale

Medika Life - November 16, 2020

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.

Exposing America’s Frontline Doctors and Their Financial Empire Built on Hydroxychloroquine

January 13, 2021

Kelly Brogan on Medika’s Quack Scale

November 16, 2020

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