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Unhappy or Depressed Teens and Social Media’s Involvement Isn’t So Simple

Pat Farrell PhD -
Access to the internet with thousands of respondents doesn’t seem to be the only thing causing mental health issues with teens.

Is Hearing Imaginary Voices a Childhood Hold-over, Psychosis or Normal?

The Difference Between A Psychiatrist, Psychologist, and Psychotherapist

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ECO HEALTH

Hidden Risks: Unveiling the Dark Side of Sunscreen

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

Dementia’s Silent Thief: Could Microplastics Be the Culprit?

When Plans Shift: The High Stakes of Climate Innovation

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Preparing for: Midurethral Sling

Dr Jeff Livingston -
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.

Preparing for: Colposcopy

Preparing for: Vaginal Hysterectomy

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The Links Between Heart Disease and Mental Health

Medika Life -
Research shows veterans, people with PTSD and their partners, racial minorities and women are at higher risk of developing heart conditions resulting from poor mental health.

2024 Health Trends: Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities

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

Cutting-Edge Innovation Is Not Enough To Save Lives

Gil Bashe, Medika Life Editor -
Yesterday, my 97-year-old physician father-in-law died.  His longevity was the result of great medical advances during the past two decades, rigorous self-care, and vigilant...

Will Blood Glucose Become The New Blood Pressure?

John Nosta -
The utility of simple and watched-based measurements can put blood glucose on everyone’s radar.

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Debunking Bleach or Chlorine Dioxide as a Medical Treatment

Medika Life -
Respiratory failure; changes in the heart's electrical activity that can cause deadly abnormal rhythms; life-threatening low blood pressure caused by dehydration; acute liver failure; low blood cell counts that require blood transfusion; as well as severe vomiting and diarrhea.

Texas Provides a Useful Tool For Covid Vaccination Sites

Deadly Superbug Candida Auris Hits Two Dallas Hospitals. Officials Won’t Name Hospitals

CARDIO

HEART HEALTH

Nutrition Advice Keeps Changing — And What Never Changes

Stephen Schimpff, MD MACP -
For decades we’ve been told to avoid eggs, butter, whole milk, and red meat. Then eggs were declared acceptable again. Butter quietly returned to many...

At HLTH Europe, BBC StoryWorks Shines a Light on Women’s Health and the Challenge of Navigating Care

GLP‑1 Medications in Later Life: Why the “Miracle Shot” Needs a Senior‑Specific Safety Lens

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Dr. Edgar Suter on Medika’s Quack Scale

Medika Life -
Dr. Edgar Suter scores 4 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. We recommend seeking alternate medical care for a trustworthy and reputable source.

Prof Dolores Cahill is the Latest Quack to Commit Career Suicide

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

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