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MENTAL

How Many Pounds You Weigh vs How Fit You Are…

Most of us have gained weight during the pandemic.  Afterall, we’ve been sitting all day doing zoom calls and eating more chips than ever...

ENVIRON

Carbon Credits – The Dirty Word for Clean Cookstoves

Home Appliances and Policymakers Look to Clean Cookstove Programs to Keep Local Communities and Global Climate Sustainable

EDUCATE

UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Vaginal Hysterectomy

A vaginal hysterectomy is a minimally invasive technique to remove the uterus. Vaginal hysterectomy is a minimally invasive surgery that benefits patients by having only a vaginal incision, shorter hospital stay, faster recovery, reduced pain, and a shorter hospital stay.

DISEASES

Teenage Pimple Popping: Resist The Urge to Pop That Zit

There are a lot of myths about acne. Your grandmother will tell you its all in the diet. Believe it or not, acne is not caused by eating too much chocolate or greasy food.

Hidden Risks: Unveiling the Dark Side of Sunscreen

DO YOU HAVE TROUBLE SELECTING A SUNSCREEN? Unlike during my youth, we now have a myriad of sunscreen options.

Does Vitamin D Drop Cancer Risk?

DESPITE GREAT RESEARCH EFFORTS, there is no consensus on whether vitamin D has an anti-cancer effect. That is the conclusion of a 2018 review.

Juicy Dilemma: Unveiling the Hidden Weight Impact of 100% Fruit Juices

Juice has essential vitamins, antioxidants, and polyphenols, which are good for a healthy diet. However, there’s a worry that the juice’s high sugar and energy content might lead to weight gain.

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

The Mechanics of Vaping and Its Medical Impact on Your Health

How safe is vaping? What medical literature exists to support claims of safety or the contrary? Medika examines the lucrative industry.

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

Another AFLDS Quack, Meet Dr. Peterson Pierre

I bumped into this individual on Twitter in a short video where he explains to the masses about the benefits of Ivermectin and Suramin...