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CDC Members Prove to Themselves the Pandemic Isn’t Over

Healthcare facilities are being told that the need for masks will soon be lifted and the pandemic will be seen as finished, but that’s questionable.

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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.

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A Big Stroke Myth You Should Know

A STROKE OCCURS WHEN A BLOOD CLOT cuts off blood flow to the brain, or there is blood vessel bleeding in the brain. Let's look at...

Finding Cancer: Ants Versus Dogs

DO YOU KNOW THE FILM ALIEN VERSUS PREDATORS? Today, I want to put ants up against dogs, at least for detecting cancer in humans. We explore...

Long Telomeres and Long Life: Did We Get It Wrong? (Hint: Yes)

ARE LONG TELOMERES THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH? Telomeres are structures made from DNA sequences and proteins at the ends of our chromosomes. Telomeres cap and...

The Urgent Call to Decolonise Global Health

A growing movement to decolonise global health has gained momentum as the world grapples with ongoing health crises, from COVID-19 to climate change-induced disasters....

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Dr. Steven Quay to Brief U.S. Congress On Origin of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Dr. Stephen Quay is scheduled to tell Congress that a laboratory in Wuhan was the most likely place for the origin of Covid.. His research, published in January

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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. 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.