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Learn to Forgive Yourself and You Do a Great Service to Yourself and Others

Pat Farrell PhD -
Once you’ve accepted your flaws, no one can use them against you. — Anonymous Forgiveness isn’t always easy. We may not think we deserve forgiveness...

Clinic Notes: I Didn’t Expect to Speak Japanese Today

Suicide and Self-Harm Enablers Are Out There Now

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Turning the Tide: BlueGreen and Winrock Team Up to Fight Global Water Crisis

Medika Life -
Water—our planet’s most vital resource—is under threat. Across continents, lakes, rivers, and reservoirs are turning green from harmful algal blooms (HABs), fueled by rising...

Beyond the Treadmill: Finland’s Surprise Twist on Longevity Unveiled

Egypt Declared Malaria-Free: A Monumental Milestone in Public Health

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Preparing for: Laparoscopic Tubal Sterilization

Dr Jeff Livingston -
During a laparoscopic tubal ligation out-patient procedure, the fallopian tubes are tied, cut, or removed to permanently prevent pregnancy. Tubal surgery blocks the pathway between the uterus and ovaries preventing sperm from reaching the egg.

Preparing for: Colposcopy

Preparing for: Permanent Birth Control or Bilateral Salpingectomy

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Surprising Connection Found: Missing Teeth At Birth Linked to Cancer Risk

Michael Hunter, MD -
MISSING TEETH AT BIRTH IS LINKED TO CANCER RISK. A new study from Denmark suggests that congenital tooth loss is linked to cancer risk.

A Father Lost, A Question Lingers: Rethinking Stroke Treatment

Michael Hunter, MD -
Anticoagulation shows no benefit in preventing a second stroke.

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

Michael Hunter, MD -
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.

Why Exercise Doesn’t Control Weight

Michael Hunter, MD -
Physical activity alone may not be sufficient for weight control. Weight gain or loss is primarily determined by the balance between the number of calories consumed and burned.

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What You Need to Know About Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Michael Hunter, MD -
There may be a dose-related effect of omega-3 fatty acids on atrial fibrillation risk. In high doses there appeared to be an increase in risk for atrial fibrillation in the omega-3 groups (versus control) in both trials.

Perrigo Voluntarily Recalls Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol

Understanding Mask Terminology, N95/KN95/N99, and What to Buy

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

Pat Farrell PhD -
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,...

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

Stopping Middle-Age Spread

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Scott Atlas on Medika’s Quack Scale

Medika Life -
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.

Kelly Brogan on Medika’s Quack Scale

Dr. Edgar Suter on Medika’s Quack Scale

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