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MENTAL

Adult Bedtime Stories: Researched Fact or Clever Marketing?

The pandemic has worsened insomnia experienced by adults in the US. It is a disturbance that adds to the difficulties the virus has wrought...

ENVIRON

Forever Chemicals and Microplastics in Water More Dangerous to Health Than Thought

The chemicals are everywhere, but their danger is now more severe than previously thought and presents an explicit threat to health.

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UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Robotic Hysterectomy

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

DISEASES

The Lifelong Exercise That Keeps Japanese Moving

How do the Japanese pull off the longevity feat. They achieve long lives. What is their secret to longevity? Found out here...

Too Old to Live? The Scourge of Ageism in Medicine Cannot Be Denied

Insidious, calculated disregard for our older patients is not acceptable, and it should be called out for what it is — ageism in all its ugliness.

A Physician Travels to South Asia Seeking Enduring Lessons From the Eradication of Smallpox

Smallpox was certified eradicated in 1980, but I first learned about the disease’s twisty, storied history in 1996 while interning at the World Health...

Cancer Isn’t Random: What 42% of Diagnoses Have in Common — and How You Can Lower Your Risk.

“The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves…”— William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar. That quote haunted me for years, long before I ever...

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SAFETY

Gain of Function Research. Have We Opened Pandora’s Box?

How dangerous is Gain of Function research really and what risks does it pose to us for future pandemics. We explore this branch of science and examine

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

How Medika’s Quack Scale Works

To help you sort out the schemers and con artists Medika has set up our own Quack Scale for you to easily and quickly identify healthcare professionals that pose a risk to your health and mental wellbeing.