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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?

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Michael Hunter, MD - July 19, 2022

Hospital-acquired pneumonia is not uncommon. Toothbrushing and mobilizing patients can dramatically lower the risk.

STOP! Brushing Your Teeth May Expose You to Deadly Neurotoxins

Pat Farrell PhD - April 21, 2025

Are you sure the toothpaste you’re using is safe and won’t expose you or your kids to harm?

Avoiding Drug-Induced Weight Gain: A Little Awareness Goes a Long Way

Katherine Saunders, MD - December 14, 2022

This fall, Ozempic suddenly seemed to be everywhere, as celebrities and influencers jumped on the viral trend of using the prescription diabetes drug as a quick weight-loss fix. (Spoiler alert: It’s not that simple.)

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