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Did You Know Burning Out Changes Your Brain?

I DON'T LIKE UNPRODUCTIVE MEETINGS. Some of my colleagues believe I'm not too fond of any meetings, but that is not right. I'm not too...

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Preparing for: Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)

A loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is a treatment to remove abnormal cervical cells to prevent cervical cancer.

DISEASES

Diabetes, Causes and Types

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high.

Stasis Dermatitis (Venous Eczema or Gravitational Dermatitis)

Stasis dermatitis is also called gravitational dermatitis, venous eczema, and venous stasis dermatitis. It happens when there is a problem with circulation in the veins

You Don’t Have to Quit Your Passion to Heal From Chronic Pain

Symptom flare-ups often happen during periods of big expansion in your life: Stepping into a new leadership role, becoming a parent, gaining recognition for your art, starting a business, falling in love.⁠

Back to the Future of Medicine: The Physician Reimagined

Healthcare is in constant motion—bending to social pressures, economic realities, and technological breakthroughs. But if we step back and observe the arc of medical...

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Texas Listeria Outbreak Leads to Tyson Chicken Recall

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced a recall of over 8 million pounds of ready-to-eat chicken after a Listeria outbreak in Texas was detected by the Whole Genome Sequencing Project.

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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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Dr. Edgar Suter on Medika’s Quack Scale

Dr. Edgar Suter scores 4 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. We recommend seeking alternate medical care for a trustworthy and reputable source.