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Widowhood and a Career Bring Double Trouble to Women

Pat Farrell PhD -
The psychological hazards of widowhood have received more attention in recent years. While the loss of a spouse can be traumatic for anybody, studies show that...

Three Ways to Clean Your Brain

Beyond Data: Why Human Decisions Are Shaped by Facts, Feelings—and the Fire Within

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As AI and LLMs Supercharge Digital Health Possibilities – Here Are Medika’s Top 20 ’24 Influential Voices to Follow

Gil Bashe, Medika Life Editor -
Follow these 20 voices pioneering thinking around augmented intelligence and large language models (LLMs) and you will be ahead of the health transformation curve

It’s Time to Graduate from One-Time Use Plastic

5G Cell Towers May Be Endangering Our Health

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Preparing for: Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)

Dr Jeff Livingston -
A loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is a treatment to remove abnormal cervical cells to prevent cervical cancer.

Preparing for: Laparoscopic Tubal Sterilization

Preparing for: Robotic Hysterectomy

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The Number That Predicts How Fast You’re Aging

Michael Hunter, MD -
When I turned 50, I didn’t care how many birthdays I had left. I cared whether I could still carry my groceries. Climb stairs. Finish...

Itching during Pregnancy

Dr Jeff Livingston -
Itching in pregnancy is a common symptom that can indicate a dangerous complication called cholestasis of pregnancy.

The Poor May Die While the Rich Will Play

Pat Farrell PhD -
Medical insurance is no guarantee of care unless you can afford concierge healthcare, and Medicaid provides no assurance for patients.

What is the Safe Amount to Consume Alcohol?

Isabella Soerjanto MD -
Consuming alcoholic beverages in excess can be harmful to the health of the body. Here’s an expert recommendation.

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What You Say on TeleHealth Doesn’t Stay on Telehealth. How Patient Data is Under Threat

Robert Turner, Founding Editor -
If you use a Telehealth platform your data is being stored and may be sold for commercial gain to the highest bidder. The safety of Patient Data is

Exposing the Dark World of Predatory Health

Why Should I Critically Appraise Health News?

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A Few Minutes of Intense Exercise Can Change Your Body

Stephen Schimpff, MD MACP -
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

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

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Dr. Judy Mikovits on Medika’s Quack Scale

Medika Life -
Dr Judy Mikovits 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.

Prof Dolores Cahill is the Latest Quack to Commit Career Suicide

Andrew Wakefield, the ultimate medical con on Medika’s Quack Scale

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