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Six months after a West Virginia man died following a protracted battle with his health insurer over doctor-recommended cancer care, the state’s Republican governor...

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

Michael Hunter, MD - October 31, 2022

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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Stephen Schimpff, MD MACP - April 22, 2026

We watched my wife’s uncle age to 102. Only in the last year did he have any significant medical problems. He was very hard...

2024 Health Trends: Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities

Gil Bashe, Medika Life Editor - December 27, 2024

Here are 10 health-sector developments—not ranked—to watch in the coming year, determined by media coverage, reader interest, and personal interest.

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