This fall, Ozempic suddenly seemed to be everywhere, as celebrities and influencers jumped on the viral trend of using the prescription diabetes drug as a quick weight-loss fix. (Spoiler alert: It’s not that simple.)

Data is the New Currency for Life-Saving Innovation; We Should Treat it that Way

Gil Bashe, Medika Life Editor - April 25, 2022

Fundraising gatherings are important opportunities to rally society, unite allies and sustain community. They also take time, and the need for speed calls for creativity in advancing science.

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

Michael Hunter, MD - March 30, 2023

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.

Anger: The Missing Ingredient to Chronic Pain Recovery

Anna Holtzman - January 25, 2023

Anger can be an empowering, expansive emotion — an embodiment of our innate life force

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Women’s Health Has Entered the Era of Scale. Now Capital Must Catch Up With Care

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Loneliness Is Not Just a Feeling. It’s a Biological Emergency

June 15, 2026

Health Innovation Has a Friction Problem

May 25, 2026

Garbage In, Garbage Out: The Organizational Crisis Beneath Healthcare’s AI Gold Rush

May 20, 2026

DADS GET POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION TOO!

April 30, 2026

The Moments That Shape Us: Why Life and People Matter Most

April 22, 2026

Reality Isn’t What You Think: It’s How Your Brain Builds Everything

April 22, 2026

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Opioids. Everything you need to know about America’s Most Lethal Drugs

Robert Turner, Founding Editor - March 15, 2021

Opioid overdoses related to illegally manufactured fentanyl (the most powerful of the opioids) represented the greatest contribution to the increasing numbers

Proving Vaccine Safety Without Relying on Science

December 21, 2020

Covid Patients in India Warned About Scammers Selling Fake Medicines and Cures

April 26, 2021

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

Gil Bashe, Medika Life Editor - June 17, 2026

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...

GLP‑1 Medications in Later Life: Why the “Miracle Shot” Needs a Senior‑Specific Safety Lens

February 12, 2026

GLP‑1 Medications in Later Life: Why the “Miracle Shot” Needs a Senior‑Specific Safety Lens

February 9, 2026

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How Geert Vanden Bossche is Destroying American Herd Immunity

Robert Turner, Founding Editor - May 8, 2021

Geert Vanden Bossche presents a real and present danger to America's covid vaccination program. Data shows the growing reach and influence he enjoys in the US and Canada

Dr. Sherrill Sellman on Medika’s Quack Scale

November 30, 2020

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

April 17, 2021

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