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Senseless Murder Mandates Prison or a Psychiatric Hospital Admission?

Mental illness presents us with many challenges in diagnosis and effective treatment. But the most serious of these issues surround the question of incarceration in...

ENVIRON

Azerbaijan’s COP29 Gambit: A Green Façade or Catalyst for Change?

From Azerbaijan’s troubling human rights record to its contested actions in Nagorno-Karabakh, the country’s motivations deserve scrutiny. Is this pivot towards sustainability a genuine effort or a strategic play to bolster its international image?

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Preparing for: Robotic Hysterectomy

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

DISEASES

One Pill and Done for Covid is a Serious Concern

The Covid-19 pandemic has already killed over 800K Americans and countless, perhaps, millions worldwide. It has disrupted people’s lives in every conceivable way from the economy,...

Xanthelasmas, a Side Effect of High Cholesterol Levels

Xanthelasmas result from fatty deposits that build up around your eye. It can occur in people of all ages, but most often occurs in middle-aged and older adults

No Hope for Older Patients in Cancer Clinical Trials Thanks to Bias

Hope is one thing that can keep patients alive, but when older cancer patients are not even considered for clinical trials, how can they maintain hope?

Surprising Creativity Associated with Some Forms of Dementia

We think of dementia as the overarching destruction of the brain resulting in an inability to perform daily tasks or interact appropriately, but that’s not always the case.

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SAFETY

Understanding Mask Terminology, N95/KN95/N99, and What to Buy

Learn about which masks offer the most protection against Covid-19 and what the terms mean as far as the masks efficacy is concerned. Which mask should you buy.

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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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