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Researchers Have Stepped Into the Weird World of Science Fiction
Researchers Have Stepped Into the Weird World of Science Fiction
Curing disease, growing organs, and even teaching organoids to play a computer game are sending seismic waves of hope within the research…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Mar 10
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Hack Your Hustle: The Game-Changing Power of Warm-Ups
Hack Your Hustle: The Game-Changing Power of Warm-Ups
ARE YOU AN ATHLETE? ARE YOU SIMPLY TRYING TO GET in better shape? This essay will explore what you need to know about the benefits of…
Michael Hunter, MD
Mar 10
Efferocytosis And Its Oft-Unstated Role In Artery Clogging.
Efferocytosis And Its Oft-Unstated Role In Artery Clogging.
The human body does have a way to eliminate atherosclerotic plaques. But the conditions have to be met first.
Dr Joel Yong, PhD
Mar 7
The Evolution of Pharmacy: How Technology is Revolutionizing the Wellness Industry
The Evolution of Pharmacy: How Technology is Revolutionizing the Wellness Industry
In today’s fast-paced world, technology has become an integral part of our lives, impacting various industries, including healthcare. The…
Dr. Hussam Hamoush
Mar 6
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How to Age Gracefully: Embracing the Beauty of Healthy Aging
How to Age Gracefully: Embracing the Beauty of Healthy Aging
Dr. Hussam Hamoush
Feb 22
This Weeks Editors Choice
Health Innovation in the Shadow of Trauma — Israel’s Remarkable Resilience
Health Innovation in the Shadow of Trauma — Israel’s Remarkable Resilience
Amid adversity, it is the health breakthroughs that touch people’s lives worldwide, reminding us of our shared humanity.
Ellie Hanson
Feb 29
Pick of the Week
Unlocking Immune Resilience: How This Diet May Help Combat COVID
Unlocking Immune Resilience: How This Diet May Help Combat COVID
IN THE ONGOING BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19, the quest for effective preventive measures has led researchers and individuals to explore various…
Michael Hunter, MD
Mar 18
Don’t Prize Busyness Over Downtime, Especially in Creativity
Don’t Prize Busyness Over Downtime, Especially in Creativity
Rigid ideas about the value of busyness fail to recognize the benefits of downtime and learning to relax.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Mar 18
Hacking Healthspan: Outsmarting Aging and Living Your Best Life!
Hacking Healthspan: Outsmarting Aging and Living Your Best Life!
YOU MAY BE SURPRISED BY WHAT I’M ABOUT TO SAY: I am okay with dying at 75. Or 70. If I don’t have a good quality of life, I’m okay with…
Michael Hunter, MD
Mar 17
Time to Switch to a New Physician? How do you do it, and when would it be appropriate?
Time to Switch to a New Physician? How do you do it, and when would it be appropriate?
Unquestioning loyalty in any business relationship and healthcare is one of them, may not be in your best health interest.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Mar 17
A Guide for Men to Become Champions of Support for Endometriosis
A Guide for Men to Become Champions of Support for Endometriosis
Why should men care about endometriosis? The statistics show endometriosis likely affects the women in our lives
Christopher Nial
Mar 16
Surprising Connection Found: Missing Teeth At Birth Linked to Cancer Risk
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.
Michael Hunter, MD
Mar 16
Wiping Out Those Disturbing Memories Using Future Techniques May Be Possible
Wiping Out Those Disturbing Memories Using Future Techniques May Be Possible
We want to extinguish unpleasant memories, and that may be a possibility in the future.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Mar 16
Shedding Light on Vitamin D Supplements: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
Shedding Light on Vitamin D Supplements: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
MANY OF US ARE ATTRACTED TO THE ALLURE of bolstering our health through convenient supplements. Today, I will shed light on vitamin D…
Michael Hunter, MD
Mar 15
There’s More To It Than Meets The Eye About A Calorie.
There’s More To It Than Meets The Eye About A Calorie.
Why do we want to watch the calories that we’re consuming each day? Does the type of calorie even matter?
Dr Joel Yong, PhD
Mar 14
Knocking Out Breast Cancer: U.S. Celebrates a 58% Plunge in Fatalities Over 44 Years.
Knocking Out Breast Cancer: U.S. Celebrates a 58% Plunge in Fatalities Over 44 Years.
I AM A CANCER DOCTOR WHO HATES THE DISEASE. So, I am delighted that a new report shows a whopping 58 percent plunge in breast…
Michael Hunter, MD
Mar 14
The Silent Threat: Prolonged Sitting Emerges as a Surprising Risk Factor for Dementia, Even with…
The Silent Threat: Prolonged Sitting Emerges as a Surprising Risk Factor for Dementia, Even with…
DON’T IGNORE THIS ALARMING NEWS: Spending too much time in your chair may increase your dementia risk even if you hit the gym regularly.
Michael Hunter, MD
Mar 13
The main cause of death in infants ages zero to five in low-income countries, and the hope for a…
The main cause of death in infants ages zero to five in low-income countries, and the hope for a…
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Christopher Nial
Mar 13
Hidden Sexual Assault on College Campuses, Even Ivy League Schools
Hidden Sexual Assault on College Campuses, Even Ivy League Schools
Students don't talk about it, administrators require NDA from counselors, and the extent of this abuse is kept hidden from parents and…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Mar 13
Unlocking the Sitting Puzzle: Scientists Unveil Magic Number of Daily Steps for a Healthier You
Unlocking the Sitting Puzzle: Scientists Unveil Magic Number of Daily Steps for a Healthier You
YOU MIGHT HAVE THOUGHT THAT ADULTS SHOULD AIM for 10,000 steps daily. This universal target sounds simple, but here’s the thing — we’re…
Michael Hunter, MD
Mar 12
AI’s Ability to Predict Medical Consequences May Be Amazing
AI’s Ability to Predict Medical Consequences May Be Amazing
Now that the genie is out of the bottle, will it be all that we fantasize it might be, or are we engaging in more wishful thinking?
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Mar 12
Exposed: 3 Health Fads That Could Wreck Your Wellness Goals
Exposed: 3 Health Fads That Could Wreck Your Wellness Goals
I SPEND A LOT OF TIME DEBUNKING HEALTH recommendations promoted on social media. Today’s topic? Exposed: The top 3 health fads that could…
Michael Hunter, MD
Mar 11
It Hits Your “Pits” to Stop Odors, But Are They Safe?
It Hits Your “Pits” to Stop Odors, But Are They Safe?
Smelling pleasant, or at least not smelling, is the order of the day. New products promising to quell odors all over your body have hit the…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Mar 9
Unlock Your Ultimate Weight Loss Power: The Game-Changing Strategies That Transformed My Body
Unlock Your Ultimate Weight Loss Power: The Game-Changing Strategies That Transformed My Body
SO MANY INDIVIDUALS START AN EXERCISE ROUTINE, DIET, and still do not lose weight. This essay will help unlock your ultimate weight loss…
Michael Hunter, MD
Mar 9
Groundbreaking Study Reveals Single LSD Dose Offers Instant and Sustained Anxiety Relief
Groundbreaking Study Reveals Single LSD Dose Offers Instant and Sustained Anxiety Relief
A GROUNDBREAKING STUDY REVEALS A SINGLE LSD DOSE offers instant and sustained relief.
Michael Hunter, MD
Mar 8
How a Dash of Traditional Chinese Medicine Is Cooking Up Hope for Colon Cancer Patients
How a Dash of Traditional Chinese Medicine Is Cooking Up Hope for Colon Cancer Patients
I AM A CANCER DOCTOR AND AM DELIGHTED to learn of a compelling colon cancer breakthrough. Today, I share how a dash of traditional Chinese…
Michael Hunter, MD
Mar 7
Fire Up the Coach in You to Preserve Your Mental Life
Fire Up the Coach in You to Preserve Your Mental Life
Looking to others may seem like the solution to many of your problems, but first, you need to refine and continue to be your own coach.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Mar 7
Psychedelic Leaders Ask for UN Help in Return of 5 Nova Hostages
Psychedelic Leaders Ask for UN Help in Return of 5 Nova Hostages
Hamas broadcast a geo-authenticated image of Noa Argamani, 26, on October 7
Mary-Elizabeth Gifford
Mar 6
Cold Showers Vs Ice Bathes:What’s More Effective?
Cold Showers Vs Ice Bathes:What’s More Effective?
Cold water immersion has become increasingly popular for weekend warriors, proathletes and everyday folks alike. Primarily due to its…
Philip James
Mar 6
The Science-Backed Exercise Duration for Taming High Cholesterol
The Science-Backed Exercise Duration for Taming High Cholesterol
IN THE PURSUIT OF A HEART-HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, I want to know the precise duration of exercise required to lower my slightly high…
Michael Hunter, MD
Mar 6
Three Reasons While Walking Is Great For Fat Loss
Three Reasons While Walking Is Great For Fat Loss
There are a lot of ways to burn fat. You have the three large buckets with there subsets
Philip James
Mar 6
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