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Forever Chemicals: Are They Stealing Your Sleep?
Forever Chemicals: Are They Stealing Your Sleep?
As a sleep enthusiast, I’ve explored various methods to improve my sleep quality.
Michael Hunter, MD
Oct 22
Editor's Picks
The Strange Sleep Disorder That Is All the Rage and That’s Not a Good Thing
The Strange Sleep Disorder That Is All the Rage and That’s Not a Good Thing
Sleep is necessary, but the idea of another disorder existing appears evident when it becomes an obsession.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Oct 22
Egypt Declared Malaria-Free: A Monumental Milestone in Public Health
Egypt Declared Malaria-Free: A Monumental Milestone in Public Health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially certified Egypt as malaria-free.
Christopher Nial
Oct 20
Stability And Balance As A Function Of Our Physical Health.
Stability And Balance As A Function Of Our Physical Health.
Why do we need that balance? How important is that balance to us?
Dr Joel Yong, PhD
Oct 11
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My Top Five Publications
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Michael Hunter, MD
Oct 21
This Weeks Editors Choice
Metaphors Pave the Way in Healthcare and Writing, Use Them
Metaphors Pave the Way in Healthcare and Writing, Use Them
Many ways exist to communicate an idea in writing, healthcare, and religion; the most potent is the metaphor, which too many fail to value.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Oct 14
Pick of the Week
Forever Chemicals and Microplastics in Water More Dangerous to Health Than Thought
Forever Chemicals and Microplastics in Water More Dangerous to Health Than Thought
The chemicals are everywhere, but their danger is now more severe than previously thought and presents an explicit threat to health.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Nov 2
The Future of Cancer Prognosis: How AI is Changing the Game
The Future of Cancer Prognosis: How AI is Changing the Game
A machine-learning AI model estimates the likely risk of disease progression for a given patient with breast cancer.
Michael Hunter, MD
Nov 2
How Your Sleep Habits Could Impact Your Lifespan
How Your Sleep Habits Could Impact Your Lifespan
Consistent sleep habits may be more important than duration.
Michael Hunter, MD
Nov 1
The Application Of The Goldilocks Principle In Maintaining Our Health.
The Application Of The Goldilocks Principle In Maintaining Our Health.
Anything that is unregulated can spiral out of control, and we wouldn’t want that to happen to ourselves.
Dr Joel Yong, PhD
Nov 1
Harnessing Vaccines to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance: Insights from Day One at the World Vaccine…
Harnessing Vaccines to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance: Insights from Day One at the World Vaccine…
Mark Chataway and Christopher Nial from Medika Life attended the World Vaccine Congress in Barcelona, sharing highlights from day one.
Christopher Nial
Oct 30
Cancer Kryptonite for Men: An Oncologist’s Top 7 Tips
Cancer Kryptonite for Men: An Oncologist’s Top 7 Tips
The risk a man in the United States will get cancer is about one in two.
Michael Hunter, MD
Oct 30
Vaccines as a Weapon Against Antimicrobial Resistance: A Comprehensive Analysis of WHO Report…
Vaccines as a Weapon Against Antimicrobial Resistance: A Comprehensive Analysis of WHO Report…
Bacterial infections are on the rise, and alarmingly, many are developing resistance to antibiotics, a finite and dwindling resource.
Christopher Nial
Oct 29
The One Test You Need to Take to Determine How Long You’ll Live
The One Test You Need to Take to Determine How Long You’ll Live
If you can’t stand on one leg for five seconds, you’ve got a higher fall risk.
Michael Hunter, MD
Oct 29
The Mysterious Human Spoken Language That Only Few Understand
The Mysterious Human Spoken Language That Only Few Understand
A unique and specific language still mystifies scientists studying brain development and communication.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Oct 29
How Fasting Boosts NAD For Anti-Aging
How Fasting Boosts NAD For Anti-Aging
Thriving, not surviving. That’s my goal and if you’re reading this article then I’m going to assume that describes your goal as well…
Philip James
Oct 28
Could Your Gut Be the Key to Preventing Parkinson’s?
Could Your Gut Be the Key to Preventing Parkinson’s?
People with upper gut conditions are far more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease.
Michael Hunter, MD
Oct 28
Ohtani’s Journey: From Humility to Hero
Ohtani’s Journey: From Humility to Hero
Ohtani’s Journey: From Humility to Hero. Wow.
Michael Hunter, MD
Oct 27
This One Food Could Be a Key to Avoiding High Blood Pressure
This One Food Could Be a Key to Avoiding High Blood Pressure
The greatest food of the 21st century.
Michael Hunter, MD
Oct 26
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil Is Something That We Should Be Using Sparingly, But We’re Consuming It…
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil Is Something That We Should Be Using Sparingly, But We’re Consuming It…
What does it mean when a product contains hydrogenated vegetable oils?
Dr Joel Yong, PhD
Oct 25
The Silent Fire Within: How “Inflammaging” Is Secretly Aging You
The Silent Fire Within: How “Inflammaging” Is Secretly Aging You
I heard a new health-related buzzword today and had to share it with you.
Michael Hunter, MD
Oct 25
Kids, X-Rays, CAT Scans, and Cancer, Oh, My!
Kids, X-Rays, CAT Scans, and Cancer, Oh, My!
Detecting and treating specific diseases may require radiation-sensitive devices, and deciding on the risk/benefit ratio can be difficult.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Oct 25
Can a Dinner, Free Pizza, or Square Dancing Beat Ethics in Alzheimer’s Drug Trials?
Can a Dinner, Free Pizza, or Square Dancing Beat Ethics in Alzheimer’s Drug Trials?
Alzheimer’s disease is a killer, and it tortures the patients and their families, but finding a “cure” presents questionable drug trial…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Oct 24
The Breast Cancer Time Bomb: Why Young Asian American Women Are at Risk
The Breast Cancer Time Bomb: Why Young Asian American Women Are at Risk
My patient, Jun (not her real name), recently had a mammogram.
Michael Hunter, MD
Oct 24
Maximize Your Gains: 6 Hacks for Explosive Muscle Growth
Maximize Your Gains: 6 Hacks for Explosive Muscle Growth
I do competitive bodybuilding for folks over 60.
Michael Hunter, MD
Oct 23
This Common Condition Could Increase Your Alzheimer’s Risk By 42%
This Common Condition Could Increase Your Alzheimer’s Risk By 42%
As I continue my muscle-building phase for the bodybuilding competition, I’ve made it a habit to check my blood pressure regularly. This…
Michael Hunter, MD
Oct 20
Don’t Suffer in Silence. 6 Diet Remedies for Menopause Relief
Don’t Suffer in Silence. 6 Diet Remedies for Menopause Relief
Menopause typically begins in the late 40s or early 50s and lasts several years. A significant number of women suffer from various symptoms…
Michael Hunter, MD
Oct 19
Dying Because of Medical Disbelief Shouldn’t Happen in the 21st Century
Dying Because of Medical Disbelief Shouldn’t Happen in the 21st Century
People often ridicule, debunk, and dismiss an all-too-common syndrome, resulting in deaths due to ignorance.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Oct 19
How Your Brain’s “Dishwasher” Could Prevent Dementia
How Your Brain’s “Dishwasher” Could Prevent Dementia
The brain’s waste removal (glymphatic) system removes debris that could cause future problems.
Michael Hunter, MD
Oct 18
Fight Muscle Loss at Home Using Simple, Inexpensive Methods
Fight Muscle Loss at Home Using Simple, Inexpensive Methods
Aging brings muscle loss (sarcopenia) that can be counteracted through in-home methods that don’t require expensive equipment or gym…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Oct 18
Dancing or Watching Dancers Stimulates Your Brain — All Good
Dancing or Watching Dancers Stimulates Your Brain — All Good
Freely moving our bodies to the rhythm of music or our inner wishes is a means to better physical and mental health, and we call it…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Oct 17
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