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MENTAL

We’re Gaining a Lot of Weight

OVER ONE-THIRD OF ADULTS IN THE USA gained at least ten pounds over the last ten years. That is the finding recently reported in the Journal of Obesity.

ENVIRON

Why I Stopped Taking Fish Oil

A NEW STUDY ASSESSED HEALTH CLAIMS on fish oil supplement labels in the United States. It also examined doses of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic...

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UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Abdominal Hysterectomy

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

DISEASES

Understanding the types of Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric Surgery is common now as a tool to combat obesity. We examine gastric bands, a gastric bypass, and other types of surgery commonly

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

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

Long COVID-19: What Doctors Want You to Know

Approximately 15 percent of those with a COVID-19 infection will develop long COVID. Long COVID is prevalent and more common among females and older individuals.

Being Sensitive Doesn’t Mean You’re Broken

So, if you’re someone who seems to be highly sensitized to stress, you might get the impression that there’s something “wrong” with you. (Spoiler alert: there’s not.)

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

Ivermectin is Dead and Buried Despite NIH Website Misstep and Twitter Buzz

Ivermectin is a global con, sold by unscrupulous doctors and healthcare professionals as a treatment for Covid. It doesn't work.

CARDIO

Strategies to Slash My Dementia Risk: My Journey to Promote Brain Health

A growing body of evidence suggests that the fight against dementia should begin earlier, before the brain changes that facilitate cognitive decline.

SCAMS

QUACK ALERTS

Dr. Suzanne Humphries on Medika’s Quack Scale

Dr. Suzanne Humphries 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.