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One Pill and Done for Covid is a Serious Concern

The Covid-19 pandemic has already killed over 800K Americans and countless, perhaps, millions worldwide. It has disrupted people’s lives in every conceivable way from the economy,...

ENVIRON

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

A groundbreaking new study from Finland reveals a surprising twist on the relationship between exercise and longevity.

EDUCATE

UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Abdominal Hysterectomy

Prepare yourself for a Robotic Hysterectomy by learning more about what the procedure entails.

DISEASES

Jackie Kennedy and Jane Fonda — Same Diagnosis, Different Decades and Treatments

Two of the most famous women in politics and film with the same diagnosis are eons apart in medical research that brings hope to cancer patients.

Obesity: Do Men and Women Have Different Brains?

NEW RESEARCH SUGGESTS THAT OBESITY affects the brain in sex-dependent ways. Specific brain parts appear different when we compare males and females with high body mass indexes.

FDA Approves Drug Combination for Treating Mesothelioma

First approval in 16 years for mesothelioma, a type of cancer caused by inhaling asbestos fibers SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food...

Advocacy in the Age of Autonomy: Funding for Sexual and Reproductive Health in Africa

Another year, another group of long-suffering post-graduate students at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine have been subjected to my prejudices and...

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SAFETY

The Evolution of Quinine to Hydroxychloroquine, Covid’s Snake Oil

The evolution of Hydroxychloroquine. From malarial treatment to snake oil for curing Covid. America's love affair with quackery and snake oil explored

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,...

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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.