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Why Israel’s Brilliant Climate Solutions Are Still Invisible

If you work in climate or environmental innovation, you’ve probably felt the shift: it’s getting harder to break through. Funding is tighter. Policymakers are...

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Preparing for: Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)

A loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is a treatment to remove abnormal cervical cells to prevent cervical cancer.

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Exponential Innovation: Disrupting The Disruptor

Today's world of disruptive change is defined by two terms: innovation and speed.  The big idea is important, but equally so is the path that innovation...

Surprising Connection Found: Missing Teeth At Birth Linked to Cancer Risk

MISSING TEETH AT BIRTH IS LINKED TO CANCER RISK. A new study from Denmark suggests that congenital tooth loss is linked to cancer risk.

Syphilis. What you Need to Know About This Sexually Transmitted Infection

Sexually transmitted cases of syphilis are on the rise worldwide. Here are the basics about syphilis all sexually active people need to know to stay safe and reduce the risk of infection.

A Physician Travels to South Asia Seeking Enduring Lessons From the Eradication of Smallpox

Smallpox was certified eradicated in 1980, but I first learned about the disease’s twisty, storied history in 1996 while interning at the World Health...

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The Evolution of Quinine to Hydroxychloroquine, Covid’s Snake Oil

The evolution of Hydroxychloroquine. From malarial treatment to snake oil for curing Covid. America's love affair with quackery and snake oil explored

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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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Dr. Sherrill Sellman on Medika’s Quack Scale

Dr. Sherrill Sellman scores 5 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. She poses a high risk to the general public and we recommend against following any of her advice.