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MENTAL

Try This Exercise For An Embodied Exploration of Gender

Ball culture is fascinating and exhilarating to watch. A psychotherapeutic perspective of encouraging people to explore the multi-dimensions of their gender

ENVIRON

The Power of Words

Harnessing Communications Across Disciplines to Heal Our Environment. The power of words must be translated into meaningful actions

EDUCATE

UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Permanent Birth Control or Bilateral Salpingectomy

A bilateral salpingectomy is an outpatient procedure to permanently prevent pregnancy and reduce the lifetime risk of ovarian cancer.

DISEASES

New York Tackles Insulin Access Hurdles as Governor Hochul Takes on Therapy Costs

Next Up: Addressing Obesity, Health Inequities and Preventive Care

“Humility” Is Cutting-Edge Medicine: What a Physician Innovator Teaches Us About Patient-Centered Care

In a field increasingly shaped by digital transformation and clinical precision, it’s easy to overlook the human qualities that form the foundation of care....

Three Heart Benefits of Dark Chocolate

“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.”― Charles M. Schulz - Dr. Michael Hunter explores the benefits of dark chocolate.

Jane Fonda Has Lymphoma. What Oncologists Want You to Know

I HAVE LYMPHOMA, OFFERS THE ACTRESS JANE FONDA. More specifically, she has non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a cancer of the lymph system. Fonda anticipates six months of chemotherapy.

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

Gain of Function Research. Have We Opened Pandora’s Box?

How dangerous is Gain of Function research really and what risks does it pose to us for future pandemics. We explore this branch of science and examine

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

Kelly Brogan on Medika’s Quack Scale

Kelly Brogan scores 5 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. She poses a very high risk to both her patients and the general public and we recommend against following any of her advice.