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Even Light Exercise May Drop Dementia Risk

LET’S CUT TO THE CHASE — a new study demonstrates an association between light-intensity physical activity in older adults and a lower risk of dementia. While the...

ENVIRON

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...

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UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Laparoscopic Tubal Sterilization

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.

DISEASES

Rural Healthcare’s Dollar Store Invasion

Following CVS and Walgreens, Dollar General is next to enter retail health clinic territory. Could rural America benefit from new discounted health services, and at what cost?

Unveiling the Power of Aspirin: Game-Changer for Colon Cancer Prevention?

ASPIRIN MIGHT PROVE TO BE AN EFFECTIVE STRATEGY for preventing colon and rectal cancer cases.

Babson Diagnostics, BD Expand Strategic Partnership to Advance Diagnostic Blood Collection in New Care Settings

Babson Diagnostics and BD announced the expansion of a strategic partnership to move blood sample collection into new care settings

Busted! Explaining Common Vaccine Myths

Here are some of the most common myths and the reasons why you shouldn’t believe them.

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SAFETY

The New Covid Vaccine Trials. Has Moderna Just Crossed an Ethical Line?

Moderna has just announced the launch of a new series of Covid Vaccine trials for its mRNA vaccine. These trials are to be held on children, some as young as six months.

CARDIO

This 5-Minute Habit Could Help Prevent a Dangerous Heart Condition.

At 7:28 a.m., the sidewalk was still damp from last night’s Seattle area rain. I stepped outside, tea still warming my throat, and began walking...

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QUACK ALERTS

Dr. Judy Mikovits on Medika’s Quack Scale

Dr Judy Mikovits scores 5 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. She poses a high risk to the general public and we recommend against following any of her advice.