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MENTAL

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

He came in wearing a loose hospital gown, but he carried himself like a man who had once walked freely through the world. When I...

ENVIRON

COP28 and Dubai – Perfect Together or a Looming Disaster?

Are We Destined to Look at Where COP28 is Held as the Focal Point in Climate Change Conversation?

EDUCATE

UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Midurethral Sling

A mid-urethral sling is the most common type of surgery used to correct stress urinary incontinence or a leaky bladder. A small, supportive material of synthetic mesh is placed under the urethra to give support.

DISEASES

Longer Breastfeeding Results in Better School Achievement: Why Might That Be?

Long Term Breastfeeding - Intriguing results require careful examination, as in this case.

Is Your Diet Worse Than You Think?

IS YOUR DIET HEALTHY? Are you sure? A new study suggests that Americans struggle to get the right answer.

Old Medical Oath Needs Refresh From the Original Hippocratic Version

Graduating medical school students traditionally swear allegiance to the Hippocratic Oath, which they assume mandates that they “first do no harm,” but it is dated and now coming under fire.

Ultra-processed Foods and Mental Health

A new systematic review and meta-analysis of 43 observational studies revealed many harmful effects of ultra-processed foods, including a slight increase in the odds of suffering from depression.

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

You Don’t Need to be an Idiot to be a CovIdiot

The term CovIdiot is misleading as it suggests anti-vax and anti-pandemic people are idiots. Nothing could be further from the truth and this perception prevents us reaching this demographic.

CARDIO

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,...

SCAMS

QUACK ALERTS

Kerri Rivera on Medika’s Quack Scale

Kerri Rivera scores 5 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. She poses a high risk to the general public and we recommend against purchasing any of her products..