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It’s Not Us vs. Them: What the Terminator Teaches Us About AI and the Future of Health

“I know now why you cry. But it is something I can never do.”– The Terminator, T2: Judgment Day That moment, when the T-800, a...

ENVIRON

It Hits Your “Pits” to Stop Odors, But Are They Safe?

Smelling pleasant, or at least not smelling, is the order of the day. New products promising to quell odors all over your body have hit the market, and we need information on them.

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UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)

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

DISEASES

Angina, understanding this heart condition

Angina is chest pain or discomfort that occurs if an area of your heart muscle does not get enough oxygen-rich blood. It is a common symptom of ischemic heart disease, which limits or cuts off blood flow to the heart

Long Telomeres and Long Life: Did We Get It Wrong? (Hint: Yes)

ARE LONG TELOMERES THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH? Telomeres are structures made from DNA sequences and proteins at the ends of our chromosomes. Telomeres cap and...

After Man’s Death Following Insurance Denials, West Virginia Tackles Prior Authorization

Six months after a West Virginia man died following a protracted battle with his health insurer over doctor-recommended cancer care, the state’s Republican governor...

Breakthrough: New Treatment Sparks Remarkable, Swift Reversal of Brain Cancer in Early Clinical Trials

GLIOBLASTOMA IS AN AGGRESSIVE BRAIN CANCER that forms from star-shaped cells known as astrocytes. It is the most common and most aggressive primary brain tumor in adults.

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SAFETY

Mastering The Art of Tweet-Jacking During a Pandemic

Covid conspiracies rely on tweet-jacking fact based tweets from reputable sources, appropriating the tweet and then subverting it for their own agenda.

CARDIO

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

Conversations about women's health are not new. Researchers, clinicians, patient advocates and policymakers have spent decades drawing attention to disparities in care, gaps in...

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QUACK ALERTS

Roby Mitchell (Dr. Fitt) on Medika’s Quack Scale

Dr Joseph Mercola scores 5 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. Mercola is the ultimate digital Quack cum snake oil salesman.