Note from the editor
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Editors
Medika Life
Make informed choices about your health. Medika offers the latest validated information from qualified Health care professionals. https://medika.liife
Editor
Dr. Hesham A. HassaballaNY Times featured Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialist | Physician Leader | Author and Blogger | His latest book is “Code Blue,” a medical thriller.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Dr. Farrell is a psychologist, consultant, author, and member of SAG/AFTRA, interested in flash fiction writing (http://bitly.ws/S94e) and health.
Lisa Bradburn
Psychotherapist (RPQ) & Agile Coach at the intersection of technology, faith and the human condition. Let’s chat: lbradburn@gestaltmail.ca
Michael Hunter, MD
I have degrees from Harvard, Yale, and Penn. I am a radiation oncologist in the Seattle area. You may find me regularly posting at www.newcancerinfo.com
Dr Joel Yong, PhD
Crafting strategies for optimising the biochemical pathways in the human body. Learn more at https://thethinkingscientist.substack.com.
Ed Ergenzinger, JD, PhD
Patent attorney, neuroscientist, adjunct professor, mental health advocate. 5X Top Writer: Mental Health, Health, Science, Food, & Humor. www.edergenzinger.com
Gil Bashe
Voice for health innovation to improve people's care. Medika Life and Purpose & Social Impact author and editor-in-chief.
Editor IN CHIEF
Dr Jeff LivingstonObgyn, Husband, Father, & Entrepreneur. Writing about Women’s Health, Parenting, and Self-improvement. CEO of MacArthurmc.com & founder of Medika.life
Writers
Keren Landman, MD
Infectious disease doctor | Epidemiologist | Journalist | Health disparities, HIV/STDs, LGBTQ care, et al. | kerenlandman.com.
Alison Escalante MD
How can we take effective action under pressure? Forbes Contributor | TEDx Speaker | Pediatrician | PsychToday | ShouldStorm.com
Frank Shallenberger, MD
Frank Shallenberger, MD: Certified Anti-Aging doctor, author, innovator, and thought leader among independent thinkers on health and wellness.
Rami Bailony, MD
Rami Bailony, MD, is a UCSF-trained Internal Medicine physician, obesity specialist and the CEO of Enara Health.
Harjot Mann, MD
A modern mystic. Science nerd. Doctor turned writer, coach, and people empower-er. www.harjotmann.com
Dr. Rob Lamberts, MD
Doctor, Blogger, Poet, Doofus, Innovator, Well-Caffeinated, Craft beer connoisseur, Bowling lackey, Definitely not gluten free.
Richard Ragnarson, MD, Psychiatrist
Truth is under every stone: turn ’em all. Get more self-improvement tips that actually work : https://mailchi.mp/280008177cbc/richard-ragnarson
Jason H. Smith, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAFP, FAWM
Experienced leader with over 15 years in the healthcare industry. Coaching and consulting all over the world on leadership, healthcare, and personal growth.
Lawrence Choy, MD
Stanford Trained Psych MD in Silicon Valley. MentalWellness, Adult ADHD, & Clinical Neuroscience Expert. Co-Founder & Medical Director of Elite Focus Clinic.
Jonathan Zenilman
Jonathan is an infectious diseases and public health physician in Baltimore, and has been on the faculty at Johns Hopkins since 1989.
Carmen Fong, MD
Writer, artist, surgeon NYC>> ATL. LGBTQ+ Asian. Doximity Op Med Fellow ‘22-’23. www.carmenfong.com, https://linktr.ee/Hongkongfong
Dr Ross Walker
Dr Walker is an expert in the field of preventative cardiology and has published seven books. He gives lectures nationally and internationally.
Dr Joel Yong, PhD
Crafting strategies for optimising the biochemical pathways in the human body. Learn more at https://thethinkingscientist.substack.com.
Rob Brooks
Professor. Studies links between evolution, culture, econ & tech. New book: Artificial Intimacy: Digital Lovers, Virtual Friends & Algorithmic Matchmakers.
Hector Chapa
Hector Chapa, M.D. is a nationally recognized speaker & published author. His passion is motivational guidance, self-development and leadership training.
Gideon M-K; Health Nerd
Epidemiologist. Writer. Podcaster. Twitter https://twitter.com/GidMK Threads https://www.threads.net/@gidmkhealthnerd Email gidmk.healthnerd@gmail.com
Dr Benjamin Janaway 🧠
Psychiatrist with lived experience. Navigating the world and trying to explain and educate. Nominated ‘best couple’ in medical school awards.
Mark Salamon
physical therapist - author of “Does It Hurt When I Do This? An Irreverent Guide to Understanding Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation” http://marksalamonpt.com
Dr. Ari Sytner, LMSW, M.Ed, PhD
Relationship expert & couple’s therapist. Author of The Kidney Donor's Journey. Social Worker. Keynote Speaker. Professor. Optimist. Seeing the good in all ppl.
Ryan Engelstad
Therapist writing about mental health and behavior change. Check out my podcast, Pop Psych 101: https://www.poppsych101.com
Jonathan Printers Jr., LMSW, CSWA, MA
Psychotherapist | I/O Psychology | Star Wars (IG @modern.therapist) | Psychology & Motivation: https://activateofficial.substack.com
Zachary Phillips
Awareness. Acceptance. Authenticity. Helping people navigate dark nights of the soul.
Erman Misirlisoy, PhD
Research Leader (Ex-Instagram / Chief Scientist at multiple startups). Author of the User Insight Newsletter: https://userinsight.substack.com/
Alexandra Iulia Soare
Hi 🙋I am a food scientist! Do you want to eat healthier, but you don’t know where to start? Begin here: https://food-on-mars.com/work
Michael Burg, MD (Satire Sommelier) 😬
The “MD” & “um” in Medium, and the “er” in wisenheimer | Doctor Funny editor/czar | Sultan of satire | disgraced former parking lot attendant
Anna Holtzman
Licensed therapist (LMHC) and chronic pain recovery coach. www.annaholtzman.com IG @anna_holtzman
Ken Shatzkes, Ph.D.
Biomedical Scientist. Public Health Officer. Infectious Disease Expert. STEAM Mentor and Advocate.
Sheela Ivlev, MS, OTR/L
Wellness based occupational therapist, educator, consultant, and caregiver. https://www.wellwrxconsulting.com
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Dr. Farrell is a psychologist, consultant, author, and member of SAG/AFTRA, interested in flash fiction writing (http://bitly.ws/S94e) and health.
The Doctor Weighs In
Dr. Patricia Salber and friends weigh in on leading news in health and healthcare
Gary Stover, MD
Resident physician. Writer and photographer. All opinions are my own and are not intended to serve as medical advice.
Nzuekoh Nchinda, MD
Harvard ’14, UChicago Med ‘20, and UWashington general surgery resident who is passionate about health equity, QI/outcomes research, and ethics.
Joan O'Donnell
Doctoral researcher, lecturer. Systemic & embodied transformation. Www.systemsbeing.com. Editor: https://medium.com/living-in-systems
Psychotherapist Vibes
Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist (LCSW). Genuine Centrist Moderate. Bachelors of Speech Communication & Rhetoric. Master of Social Work (MSW).
Sanil Garg
Undergraduate medical student at AIIMS, New Delhi. Amateurishly interested in literature, philosophy and the humanities.
Linda Nguyen
A medical student who likes to write about healthcare, food, and taking chances. A blogger, cook, and dancer. Website: https://lindang101.wixsite.com/profile
Liza Donnelly
Visual journalist/writer for New Yorker, New York Times, WaPo. TED, SXSW speaker. Looking to change world w humor. newsletter:https://lizadonnelly.substack.com
Brian Whitaker
Former Middle East editor of the Guardian. Website: www.al-bab.com. Author of 'Arabs Without God'.
Paula Fontenelle
A therapist who specializes in suicide prevention. Believes in sharing experiences with compassion and empathy. www.understandsuicide.com
Carlos Cruz Infante
PhD candidate & Sociologist MBA. Latin American and former Chief of Strategic Content of the General Secretariat of the Presidency of the Chilean Government
Mike Sturm
Creator: https://TheTodaySystem.com — A simpler personal productivity system. Writing about productivity, self-improvement, business, and life.
Dr. Jennifer B. Rhodes
Sex & Relationship Alchemist | Author & Speaker | Intuitive | Psychologist @jenniferbrhodes
Brooke Batchelor
A lover of creativity & design. Business Analyst, leadership mentor, serial entrepreneur and nurse in another life. I write to process my own thoughts.
Lajjaben Patel
Post doctoral researcher at UTSW, MBBS from AIIMS,New Delhi. Interested in research, science education and outreach.
Madami
Madami is a purpose-driven advisory & innovation agency specializing in femtech, sextech and gender lens investing
Sunny Kung, MD
Internal medicine physician at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. Views my own. Interested in racial justice, health equity, addiction medicine. @sunnyykung
Jacqueline Dooley
Essayist, content writer, bereaved parent. Bylines: Human Parts, GEN, Marker, OneZero, Washington Post, Al Jazeera, Pulse, HuffPost, Longreads, Modern Loss
Jennifer Mittler-Lee
Dabbles in writing, occasional pharmacist. Loves to blend science with history. Fan of medical mysteries and always curious.
Wendy Smith
Wife. Mom. Daughter. Sister. Friend. Therapist. Teacher. Singer. Learner. Reader. Writer. Strengthened by God.
Rich Sobel
Simple explanations of complex biology topics | fascinating plants and creatures | www.biology4everyone.com | politics | health | wellness | decolonization |
Ira Memaj
Ira Memaj is a public health educator and researcher on reproductive health disparities and mass incarceration at Columbia University Medical Center.
Dr Scott Donaldson
Urologist, public school educated, nationally syndicated radio show, failed politician, teacher of surgeons, husband, father, 3 dogs and one old truck
Laura Jawad
Laura Jawad (Redmond, WA) is a perinatal personal trainer, pelvic health nerd and Seattle-area birth doula. Find her at www.laurajawad.com.
Nikhil Krishnan
Healthcare/Comedy at Out Of Pocket: http://outofpocket.substack.com Get Real: http://getreal.club Alum: @cbinsights @trialspark
Julien Dimastromatteo, PhD
Doctor in Science | Entrepreneur | Writer | Interested in every little thing that makes life healthier.
Ariadne Labs
Our mission is to create scalable health care solutions that deliver better care at the most critical moments in people's lives, everywhere.
Alex Raymond
Eating disorder registered dietitian in College Park and Fulton, Maryland. Supporting you in finding the courage and skills for long-term food and body peace.
Gil Bashe
Voice for health innovation to improve people's care. Medika Life and Purpose & Social Impact author and editor-in-chief.
Ethan Milne
Current PhD student at the Ivey School of Business, researching consumer behaviour. I enjoy writing long-form explanations of niche academic books.
Clayton Mansel
Aspiring Neuroscientist studying Alzheimer’s disease 🧠. Passionate about science communication and avid reader/writer. Newsletter: synapsenewsletter.com
Walter Harrington
Ph.D. | Postdoctoral fellow studying the influenza virus at St. Jude. Disciple of Christ. I write primarily about science and religion. walterharrington.com
Winifred J. Akpobi
Young, graceful womanist. You should read my stuff while you’re here <3 💌 Email: winifredakpobi@gmail.com
Charlie Song-Smith
Medical student @UCL and Biomedical Science Graduate • Writing about science and medicine, with a healthy dose of philosophy
KK Malukani, PhD
Avid reader, Science communicator, COVID warrior, Citizen of Earth. Doctor of plants.
J.J. Pryor
3.01 Mil reads | Ex-pat | Ex-Head Product | Ex-cuse Me | PB&T creator | Top 100 Writer | jjpryor.substack.com
Meta
Meta is helping build a future where people have more ways to play and connect in the metaverse. Welcome to the next chapter of social connection.
DrCliffordBassett
Medical director of Allergyand Asthma Care of NY | take control of your respiratory anxiety today!
Sam Westreich, PhD
PhD in genetics, bioinformatician, scientist at a Silicon Valley startup. Microbiome is the secret of biology that we’ve overlooked.
Gabe Evaristo
Trying to get lost in the thrill of it all — while documenting it. Nonconformist, justice-seeker, into fiction and opinion pieces. Oh! also an MD. (He/Him/His)
Midwife Jen
Certified Nurse-Midwife, Wife, and Mother. Writing about Women’s Health, Parenting, and Pregnancy-Related Conditions. Midwife at Macarthur Medical Center.
MedTruth
MedTruth is a digital magazine reporting on health, safety and justice. Join the revolution today at https://medtruth.com/.
Nishu Jain
Obsessed with Tech & Biz; Building my SaaS startup; Medium portfolio: https://mymedium.info/@nishu-jain
Jane Sarasohn-Kahn
Health economist, advisor, communicator, and trend weaver. Find me at http://www.healthpopuli.com
Psych News Daily
PsychNewsDaily brings you the latest research from the worlds of psychology, cognitive science, mental health and more.
Jennifer Haubrich
Once and future stand-up comedian. Finding the funny in relationships, parenting, life, and personifying inanimate objects. Contact: jenniferh@lumieremedia.com
Liz Redford
Liz Redford is the Behavioral Scientist at Healthy Minds Innovations, which translates science into tools to cultivate and measure well-being.
Rajiv Bhatia, MD
Rajiv is a physician and health scientist working to make basic human needs the foundation for population health improvement.
Chris Dickey DrPH MBA
Global and Environmental Public Health, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Studies at NYU. @cdickey42
Dr Delia McCabe
Delia shifted her research focus from psychology to nutritional neuroscience upon discovering nutrition’s critical role in mental health and wellbeing.
MFinecare
Get your dose of good health. Expert advice, health tips & more. Main site: https://www.mfine.co/
Health Finance Institute
Heart of a non-profit. Engine of an investment bank. We use economic data to facilitate investments to prevent diseases.
Dr. Gwen Rehrig
Postdoctoral researcher studying language and vision at UC Davis. Opinions expressed are mine, not my employer’s.
Emily Kingsley
Always polishing the flip side of the coin. Live updates from the middle class. e.kingsleywhalen@gmail.com. She/her.
Catherine Verner MSc
Specialist in family dementia care at home. Blogger. Author. MSc in Dementia Studies. Prospective Ph.D. student. Go to www.clickdementia.com for information.
Enzo M. Battista-Dowds PhD. RD.
UK Registered Dietitian | Behavioural & Implementation Science PhD | Interests: Food & nutrition; behavioural science & psychology; tech & gamification; LIFE :)
Christi Taylor-Jones
I am a licensed MFT, Certified Jungian Analyst and published author and writer. I am interested in anything that affects humanity
Suzie Glassman
Climbing Mt. Everest with a keyboard. https://bit.ly/3vEztLS to follow. suzieglassmancoach@gmail.com to chat.
David Sandman
David Sandman, Ph.D., is President and CEO of the New York Health Foundation. www.nyhealthfoundation.org www.twitter.com/DavidSandman1
James C. Coyne
Socially conscious Clinical Health Psychologist. Skeptic debunking hype and pseudoscience. Defender of freedom of expression without undue fear of reprisal
Bisni Basheer
Medical Student, Bibiliophile, Cinephile. I write about books, productivity, mental health and pop culture.
Thelben Mullett, M.D.
Dr. Mullett is a wife, storyteller and champion for social justice. She lives in Seattle, WA.
Emilina Lomas
Health Writer. Exercise Scientist. Wellness junkie. Philosophy enthusiast. Published author. Top Writer in Health.
Darragh O'Carroll M.D.
Emergency Medicine and Disaster Response physician, specializing in distilling complex medical topics to media digestible by all non-medical persons.
Edward Nirenberg
I write about vaccines here. You can find me on Twitter @enirenberg and at deplatformdisease.com (where I publish the same content without a paywall)
Randy Withers, LCMHC
Therapist. Managing Editor, www.Blunt-Therapy.com | 📧: support@blunt-therapy.com
Michael Herf
co-founder of f.lux, finding the connections between circadian rhythms, sleep, healthy buildings, and light. (Previously made Picasa.)
Rebecca Ruth Gould, PhD
Poetry & politics. Free Palestine 🇵🇸. Caucasus & Iran. Writer, Educator, Translator & Editor. rrgould.hcommons.org https://www.soas.ac.uk/about/rebecca-gould
Sean Kernan
I'm a nommer. Submit your articles to my publication Corporate Underbelly and I'll try to help you get boosted.
Joelle Tori Maslak
Programmer (🦋, 🐪, & 🐍), Gender Traitor & Shape Shifter ⚧, Geek 📚, Christian ✝, Motorcycle Rider 🏍️ , Puppy Parent 🐾, Wife 👩❤️💋👩.
Emily Carino
Ph.D in chemistry, 2011. Assistant Scientist at Argonne National Laboratory. My opinions are my own and do not represent the Department of Energy.
Brandon J Eudy, PhD
Dr. Brandon J Eudy holds a PhD in nutritional sciences. He writes about food, cooking, and nutrition.
Ed Ergenzinger, JD, PhD
Patent attorney, neuroscientist, adjunct professor, mental health advocate. 5X Top Writer: Mental Health, Health, Science, Food, & Humor. www.edergenzinger.com
Rhys McIntyre
Professional Online Content Writer, Editor & Marketing Strategist | Experience & Advice | Entertainment & Education | Honors BSc
Meredith Ethington
Meredith Ethington, Author - Mom Life: Perfection Pending, Blogger at Perfectionpending.net and Editor in Chief of Filterfreeparents.com
E.B. Johnson | NLPMP | Editor
NLPMP Coach | Writer & Content Creator | Sharing my knowedge with the world ⭐️ https://linktr.ee/ebjohnson01
Julian Willett, MD, PhD
Loving husband. Physician scientist who enjoys spreading his knowledge and experiences with the world whether related to medicine, science, or his hobbies.
Ahmadou Bello
Interested in longevity, healthspan, exercise, nutrition (crap and good) and teaching my mamas about science. Trying to be less wrong about things.
Charles Black M.D.
Dr. Charles Black is a general surgeon, author, photographer, outdoorsman, world traveler and fireside philosopher. Website:https://chuckbphilosophy.com
Angie Rasmussen
I’m a virologist and affiliate of the Georgetown Center for Global Health Science and Security. I study the host response to emerging virus infection.
Hermes Solenzol
Professor of neuroscience. Pain researcher. Old-school Leftist. Science, philosophy, politics and kinky sex. https://www.hermessolenzol.com/en
Dr. Tom Frieden
President and CEO, Resolve to Save Lives | Former CDC Director and NYC Health Commissioner | Focused on saving lives. twitter.com/drtomfrieden
Maryam Merchant
Data Scientist | Love to write | Family First | Lot to learn from life | Taking one step at a time
Sean Gill
Exercise Physiologist residing down under. Addicted to the science behind health and performance.
Hannah Jane
Neuroscience graduate, believing that by understanding how your brain works, it will help you to understand how YOU work!
Sam Shah
Clinician with an interest in digital health, works in the NHS. All views and blogs represent my personal views.
Chinyere Okoh
Pharmacist & Health Researcher | Aspiring world traveler, writer | Stimulating you to a better you in challenging times
Tom Moon
Commercial Team @heycurrent | Previously an early stage tech investor @MMC_Ventures | Medical doctor
Nir Eyal
Posts may contain affiliate links to my two books, “Hooked” and “Indistractable.” Get my free 80-page guide to being Indistractable at: NirAndFar.com
Jeremy Lipkowitz
Executive Coach (ACC/CPCC) | Leadership Development Facilitator | Digital Habits Expert | Feat. in Men's Health
Michael Docktor, MD
Co-Founder & CEO @Dock_Health | Pediatric GI | Frmr. Clinical Dir. of Innovation @BostonChildrens, Co-founder @HackPediatrics
Alexander M. Combstrong
Research-backed ways to change your life for the better. Out now: The Confident Introvert’s Handbook. Actor/screenwriter. Forge, Better Humans, Mind Cafe.
Andrew Palmer
Producer of research-based articles based on the latest nuero-musculoskeletal evidence. Plus the odd spiritual and self help article.
Lynn Webster, MD
VP Scientific Affairs, PRA HS, Fmr Pres, American Academy of #PainMedicine AAPM Eliminate #pain as major #publichealth concern http://thepainfultruthbook.com
Peter Attia
Physician at Attia Medical, PC | Host of The Peter Attia Drive | peterattiamd.com/podcast/ | peterattiamd.com/newsletter/
Dr. Arthur Kroisel
I used to be an anesthetist. Now I'm happy instead. Constantly pursuing the improvement of my life and the lives of the ones around me. www.anewpathblog.com
Ida Santana, MD
Muck Raker, Feminist, Anti-Racist, Addiction Medicine Physician. Hailing from Nashville
Howard Wetsman MD
Retired addictionologist retraining in data science. Solves problems with TOC. Twitter: @addictiondocMD
Dr. Ryan Lion, MD
Pediatrician. Passion for Global Health, Human Rights, Heme/Onc, & #Putkids1st Policy. Product of Notre Dame, Duke, & GUSOM, & Stanford Pediatrics Residency.
Robert Wachter, MD
Professor & Chair, Dept of Medicine, UCSF. What happens when poli science major becomes an academic physician. Thinks/writes on digital, quality, safety, Covid.
Bayesian Health
We believe that the single largest opportunity to improve patient care is through applying machine learning to multi-layered clinical data sets.
Jeff Ruby
Jeff is a health innovator, entrepreneur and CEO of Newtopia who is passionate about shifting the focus from sick care to preventive care.
Monument
Monument is an online platform for anyone looking to change their relationship with alcohol. joinmonument.com
Marie Cabatingan
Inspiration, Lifestyle and Everything in Between. Take a walk with me. 🌅 Connect at https://twitter.com/simple_tidbits
Tara Lynn Morris
Mother Nature is my first love. Experienced — fitness, wellness, and the great outdoors. Credentialed — respiratory therapy and yoga. www.tara-morris.com
Brooke Kochel RN
Mama, Midwife, Shamanista: Just a gypsy soul learning to grow roots. Featured & Tweeted by Medium. Words in Better Humans, An Injustice & The Pink.
Kristie Leong M.D.
Family physician who believes proper nutrition for optimal health & disease prevention. https://www.histaminedoctor.com
John Whyte, MD
Physician, Author, Chief Medical Officer @ WebMD. I am passionate about changing how we think about #Health. Views my own.
John Kaya
I write about health and self-improvement. My best articles are on my website, johnkaya.com.
Dr. Shaun White MBChB MRCP MBA
Physician and Business Consultant / CoFounder @ www.personalisedperformance.com
Dr Prashanth Panta
I'm a clinician from India. I am passionate about helping people live healthier lives.
David Mokotoff, MD
David Mokotoff is a retired MD, passionate about health, science, medicine culture, and food, https://tinyurl.com/y7bjoqkd
Megan Dudley
Lead Data Scientist & Science Writer. M.S. in Analytics. Using data to drive insights into health, and relationships. Hiker, yogi, and coffee addict.
Carrie Young, FINN Partners
Carrie is an award-winning communications leader with more than 20 years of experience in market research, reputation management & strategic communications.
Anna DeFreitas, MD
Medical doctor, published writer and researcher, with works in Medicine, Neuroscience, Bioethics, and Philosophy.
Ellie Hanson
Ellie Hanson, Partner at FINN Partners, is a business communications professional working with Israel-based health tech and biotech innovators of all sizes.
Deann Zampelli, Health Coach, M.A., HWC
Duke Certified Health Coach, Mom, Writer, Obsessed with my dogs. Owner-MontecitoCoachingandNutrition.com.
