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MENTAL

Is Grieving the Death of a Pet Silly and Abnormal?

Grief, we’re told, is a normal part of love when we lose someone but when we grieve the death of a pet, it’s not always greeted as normal grieving.

ENVIRON

The Path to COP29: How Preceding Meetings Will Shape Climate Negotiations

The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will occur from November 11 to 22,...

EDUCATE

UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Robotic Hysterectomy

Prepare yourself for a Robotic Hysterectomy by learning more about what the procedure entails.

DISEASES

The Urgent Need for Proactive Surveillance of Infectious Disease at Mass Gatherings

As the world gradually recovers from the shockwaves of the COVID-19 pandemic, the spectre of another potential public health crisis looms ominously on the horizon

How Much Deep Sleep Do You Need?

“I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I’m awake, you know?”― Ernest Hemingway THE BENEFITS OF SLEEP are numerous. Like eating...

The Defining Dance Between Empathy and GenAI in Health

Used wisely and to its fullest (positive) potential, augmented intelligence can extend the empathy quotient, making the wise healer more expansive. AI can unlock...

A Hidden Fact. Death Certificates Shouldn’t Lie, Correct?

Remember the words “there are only two things you have to do: die and pay taxes?” Too many don’t pay taxes but no one...

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SAFETY

Proving Vaccine Safety Without Relying on Science

It's the hottest debate of the year. How safe is the Covid Vaccine? Should you get it? What are the risks? What's the point if you can still catch the coronavirus? Why bother if you still need to wear a mask? Will it make you sterile?

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.