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The Power of Exercise to Fight Depression

While we know of the physical and psychological benefits for people in general, we have less insight regarding the effects of exercise on those...

ENVIRON

Why Engagement with Emerging Markets Matters More than Ever

As incomes continue to rise in more than 100 countries throughout Africa, Asia and Latin America, so too will the demand for better healthcare, convenience products, electronics, and household staples.

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Preparing for an Endometrial Biopsy

An endometrial biopsy is a simple office-based procedure where a doctor removes a small amount of tissue from inside the uterine cavity. This procedure

DISEASES

Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health

Artificial intelligence and machine learning-driven analyses can help to assess mental health.

Shining a Light on Early Cancer Detection

Cancer that is diagnosed at an early stage, before it has grown and spread through the body, is more likely to be treated successfully. This...

Artificial Intelligence May Render Some Medical Specialties Obsolete

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IS ALREADY ENCROACHING in many medical specialties and may render some obsolete. This issue arose when my hospital’s radiology medical director explained that...

Five Things to Consider When Being Admitted to Hospital

If you are in hospital, it can be hard to cope, let alone focus on key tasks needed to help your journey proceed as...

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Texas Provides a Useful Tool For Covid Vaccination Sites

Senior citizens need to know you qualify for vaccination now. Unfortunately, you are going to have to take a proactive stance until distribution improves. Call various locations and get your name on the lists.

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

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,...

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Zach Bush, MD on Medika’s Quack Scale

Zach Bush, MD scores 5 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. Bush has become the poster boy for alternate/complementary health and mixes pseudoscience and mystical mumbo-jumbo with his own brand of traditional medicine