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MENTAL

The Phobia That Turns Sleep Into Terror Time

Sleep is vital for our physical and mental health, yet a rare phobia makes going to sleep a time filled with fear.

ENVIRON

Are You Exposing Yourself to This Potentially Lethal Chemical?

ARE YOU EXPOSED EACH DAY TO PHTHALATES, chemicals in everything from makeup to plastic containers? A new study from New York University suggests that such exposure may...

EDUCATE

UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Hysteroscopic Polypectomy

Prepare yourself for a Hysteroscopic Polypectomy by learning more about what the procedure entails.

DISEASES

8 Habits That Might Add Decades to Your Life

I AM MORE INTERESTED IN HEALTHSPAN than lifespan. I wouldn’t like to live too long with severe dementia. Today’s essay explores eight healthy habits that might add decades to your life.

Carrying On in a World That Can Seem Beyond Repair

World events can be overwhelming - the straw that breaks the camel's back for those who battle mental health issues. But there are things you can do to mitigate the threat and safeguard your wellbeing.

Ogre in Disguise or Angel We Need in Healthcare?

AI can go above and beyond certain aspects of medical research and reasoning, but along with it comes inherent bias, and we must view it realistically.

The Evolving Landscape of Anti-Obesity Drugs

Obesity has become a global health crisis, with an estimated 16% of the world’s adult population classified as obese. The search for effective treatments is more urgent than ever.

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

Aspirin. Your Heart’s Best Friend, or Maybe Not

Aspirin is used by over 29 million Americans daily to prevent CVD and Stroke. New advice suggests we may want to rethink our use of the drug

CARDIO

Nutrition Advice Keeps Changing — And What Never Changes

For decades we’ve been told to avoid eggs, butter, whole milk, and red meat. Then eggs were declared acceptable again. Butter quietly returned to many...

SCAMS

QUACK ALERTS

Dr. Stella Immanuel on Medika’s Quack Scale

Dr. Stella Immanuel 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.