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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,...

ENVIRON

Communication: The Missing Link Between Vision and Progress on Environment and Social Responsibility Priorities

One could be forgiven for taking a pessimistic outlook on our world, given the current state of our global household.

EDUCATE

UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Midurethral Sling

A mid-urethral sling is the most common type of surgery used to correct stress urinary incontinence or a leaky bladder. A small, supportive material of synthetic mesh is placed under the urethra to give support.

DISEASES

Old Medical Oath Needs Refresh From the Original Hippocratic Version

Graduating medical school students traditionally swear allegiance to the Hippocratic Oath, which they assume mandates that they “first do no harm,” but it is dated and now coming under fire.

Should We Follow the French When It Comes to Nitrites?

This week, France announced that it intends to cut the use of nitrites in food. The disturbing context: The French National Health Agency confirmed that nitrite raises our cancer risk.

The Surprising Behavior That Raises Prostate Cancer Risk by Nearly Half

According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men and the second-leading cause of cancer deaths.

Understanding the Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines: Insights from a Major International Study

Studies confirm that the known risks of COVID-19 vaccines are very rare and that the benefits outweigh the potential risks.

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SAFETY

Kratom, the Undiluted Truth. Is it a Dangerous Drug or a Godsend?

There are two sides to Kratom and two distinct views of it in the public’s mind. Kratom users see the drug as a lifesaver. Some of them consume it for pain, others, as a means to wean themselves off opioids

CARDIO

This 5-Minute Habit Could Help Prevent a Dangerous Heart Condition.

At 7:28 a.m., the sidewalk was still damp from last night’s Seattle area rain. I stepped outside, tea still warming my throat, and began walking...

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QUACK ALERTS

Andrew Wakefield, the ultimate medical con on Medika’s Quack Scale

Andrew Wakefield is the greatest medical fraud of our generation. Guilty of malpractice, misleading the public, lying, falsifying data, and causing vaccine