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Learn to Forgive Yourself and You Do a Great Service to Yourself and Others

Once you’ve accepted your flaws, no one can use them against you. — Anonymous Forgiveness isn’t always easy. We may not think we deserve forgiveness...

ENVIRON

Turning the Tide: BlueGreen and Winrock Team Up to Fight Global Water Crisis

Water—our planet’s most vital resource—is under threat. Across continents, lakes, rivers, and reservoirs are turning green from harmful algal blooms (HABs), fueled by rising...

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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

Surprising Connection Found: Missing Teeth At Birth Linked to Cancer Risk

MISSING TEETH AT BIRTH IS LINKED TO CANCER RISK. A new study from Denmark suggests that congenital tooth loss is linked to cancer risk.

A Father Lost, A Question Lingers: Rethinking Stroke Treatment

Anticoagulation shows no benefit in preventing a second stroke.

Can Food Ward Off Dementia? Two Diets Come Out on Top.

A RECENT NEW YORK TIMES newspaper column asks, “Can Certain Foods Really Stave Off Dementia?” Today we explore whether you can use diet to reduce your risk of suffering from this memory-robbing condition.

Why Exercise Doesn’t Control Weight

Physical activity alone may not be sufficient for weight control. Weight gain or loss is primarily determined by the balance between the number of calories consumed and burned.

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SAFETY

What You Need to Know About Omega-3 Fatty Acids

There may be a dose-related effect of omega-3 fatty acids on atrial fibrillation risk. In high doses there appeared to be an increase in risk for atrial fibrillation in the omega-3 groups (versus control) in both trials.

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,...

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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.