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A California Medical Group Treats Only Homeless Patients — And Makes Money Doing It

LOS ANGELES — They distribute GPS devices so they can track their homeless patients. They stock their street kits with glass pipes used to...

ENVIRON

Unpacking the State of Climate Action 2023 Report

The imperative for immediate and transformative change echoes across diverse industry sectors

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UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy

This article will help you prepare for a Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy. Understand what is involved in the procedure and

DISEASES

Sleep and Your Gut Could Be Doing Battle Against You

A disturbing relationship exists between your sleep habits and your gut, and it can upset your mental and physical health.

Chagas disease (T. cruzi infection) or American trypanosomiasis

It is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which is transmitted to animals and people by insect vectors and is found only in the Americas

Navigating the Controversy: The Debate Over Full-Body MRIs and Their Risks

ONE OF THE HOTTEST CELEBRITY TRENDS is not an Hermes handbag or some other crazy expensive accessory. Stars are flocking to whole-body MRI scans through...

How Too Much Iron (or Too Little) Puts Your Health at Risk

IRON DEFICIENCY IS COMMON in humans. On the other hand, excessive iron (for example, with hemochromatosis) is associated with an increased risk of developing several cancers, including breast, colorectal, liver, and prostate.

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SAFETY

How Medika’s Quack Scale Works

To help you sort out the schemers and con artists Medika has set up our own Quack Scale for you to easily and quickly identify healthcare professionals that pose a risk to your health and mental wellbeing.

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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QUACK ALERTS

America’s Frontline Doctors Want to Become the New Republic’s NIH

America's Frontline Doctors want you to call them now so they can prescribe dangerous medications based on a brief telehealth call, all for only $90