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Cancer Patient Caregivers Are Being Forgotten in Suicide Risk
Cancer Patient Caregivers Are Being Forgotten in Suicide Risk
Patients, upon receiving a cancer diagnosis, experience such devastation that they contemplate suicide, and it brings untreated suffering…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Sep 5
Editor's Picks
Do Surgical Masks Protect You Against COVID?
Do Surgical Masks Protect You Against COVID?
My hospital recently reintroduced a mandate that its healthcare providers wear paper surgical masks.
Michael Hunter, MD
Sep 4
Strategies for Mitigating Vaccine Hesitancy: Lessons from Successful Interventions
Strategies for Mitigating Vaccine Hesitancy: Lessons from Successful Interventions
Vaccine hesitancy threatens global health. Using targeted strategies like communication, incentives, and partnerships can boost uptake.
Christopher Nial
Sep 1
Cooking At High Heat With Unsaturated Fats Was Never Such A Good Idea
Cooking At High Heat With Unsaturated Fats Was Never Such A Good Idea
These fats do more than just smoke.
Dr Joel Yong, PhD
Aug 30
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Why ICU Patients are Lying Face Down
Why ICU Patients are Lying Face Down
Proning is a simple and bizarre way to improve respiratory symptoms.
Jesse Smith, MD
Aug 22
This Weeks Editors Choice
The Future of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: Insights from Dr. Pradeep Natarajan
The Future of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: Insights from Dr. Pradeep Natarajan
In a recent Ground Truths podcast, Dr. Eric Topol interviewed Dr. Pradeep Natarajan, Director of Preventive Cardiology at Mass General…
Christopher Nial
Aug 14
Pick of the Week
How We Can End Up Overfeeding And Developing Fatty Livers — And The Underlying Factors At Play.
How We Can End Up Overfeeding And Developing Fatty Livers — And The Underlying Factors At Play.
We can look at how geese are force-fed for foie gras production as a start.
Dr Joel Yong, PhD
Sep 5
AI-Powered Telemedicine: A Lifeline for Refugee Healthcare in Africa
AI-Powered Telemedicine: A Lifeline for Refugee Healthcare in Africa
With growing refugee populations and limited healthcare resources, AI-supported telemedicine is emerging as a crucial solution.
Christopher Nial
Sep 5
Why Your Body’s Fat and Sugar Use Changes with Exercise — and How Consistency Makes It Fair for All
Why Your Body’s Fat and Sugar Use Changes with Exercise — and How Consistency Makes It Fair for All
I am always learning something new about exercise.
Michael Hunter, MD
Sep 3
10-Year-Old Killers Are Responsible for Their Actions?
10-Year-Old Killers Are Responsible for Their Actions?
Should society hold children who murder accountable for such acts?
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Sep 3
FDA’s “Hands-Off” Approach: Are Unsafe Ingredients Sneaking into Your Food?
FDA’s “Hands-Off” Approach: Are Unsafe Ingredients Sneaking into Your Food?
I am very interested in the role processed foods play in the bad health outcomes of many Americans.
Michael Hunter, MD
Sep 1
South Asia Faces Growing Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases
South Asia Faces Growing Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases
As South Asian countries undergo rapid demographic and epidemiological transitions, they face a rising tide of non-communicable diseases.
Christopher Nial
Sep 1
Hearing Colors or the Ability to Taste Sound Isn’t Psychotic, But It’s Rare
Hearing Colors or the Ability to Taste Sound Isn’t Psychotic, But It’s Rare
Few have a rare disorder that turns our senses around as these individuals experience something few ever do, and we question their sanity.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Sep 1
Are You Wreaking Havoc on Your Microbiome With Sugar Substitutes?
Are You Wreaking Havoc on Your Microbiome With Sugar Substitutes?
Are you wreaking havoc on your microbiome with sugar substitutes?
Michael Hunter, MD
Aug 31
This ‘Secret Weapon’ Against Heart Disease is Hiding in Plain Sight
This ‘Secret Weapon’ Against Heart Disease is Hiding in Plain Sight
What you should know about compensated sleep.
Michael Hunter, MD
Aug 30
Can We Catch Up on Sleep on Weekends and Benefit From It?
Can We Catch Up on Sleep on Weekends and Benefit From It?
Working all week and getting up early takes a toll on us and our sleep, but research is looking at sleeping-in on weekends through a new…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Aug 30
Parental Stress Has a Serious Impact on Children
Parental Stress Has a Serious Impact on Children
Children's mental health and development rely on how parents handle their stress and parental duties.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Aug 29
Food Colorings Play What Role in Mental Disorders?
Food Colorings Play What Role in Mental Disorders?
Food colorings, such as red dye 40, a synthetic food dye common in dairy products, sweets, and beverages, may contribute to behavioral…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Aug 27
Nature’s Cancer Detectives: Honey Bees’ Nose for Early Diagnosis Is Stunning
Nature’s Cancer Detectives: Honey Bees’ Nose for Early Diagnosis Is Stunning
I AM A CANCER DOCTOR, one who would prefer all of my patients to have early detection of their cancers.
Michael Hunter, MD
Aug 25
Invisible Disabilities Need Our Attention and Understanding Like No Others
Invisible Disabilities Need Our Attention and Understanding Like No Others
Subtle differences in behavior and ineptness in social interactions are only some of the overt symptoms of neurodivergent disorders.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Aug 24
The Chemical Reactions Occurring In Our Body During Digestion.
The Chemical Reactions Occurring In Our Body During Digestion.
An exploration of what we don’t really ruminate on as we eat.
Dr Joel Yong, PhD
Aug 23
The Beast of Fear Ruling Your Life Can Be Vanquished
The Beast of Fear Ruling Your Life Can Be Vanquished
Fear is a tool that can control us, but we have the power to rid ourselves of it and live a life in which it exists only where needed.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Aug 23
No, Walking Backwards Is Not Strange, It Is Healthy
No, Walking Backwards Is Not Strange, It Is Healthy
Incredible benefits can be realized if you begin to walk backward, and it is now viewed as an unrealized means of exercise, rehab, and…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Aug 22
One in Ten: The Shocking Truth About Opioid Addiction and Prescription Drugs
One in Ten: The Shocking Truth About Opioid Addiction and Prescription Drugs
I am a cancer doctor.
Michael Hunter, MD
Aug 21
What’s in a Name? Colleges and Hospitals That Is
What’s in a Name? Colleges and Hospitals That Is
Is there a difference between a “college” and a “university” when it comes to schools or hospitals? Consumers need to know.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Aug 21
The Silent Spread of Mpox: A Wake-Up Call for Global Health Vigilance
The Silent Spread of Mpox: A Wake-Up Call for Global Health Vigilance
Photo Credit: ink drop @ Adobe Stock
Christopher Nial
Aug 21
Dreaming Can Be a Workhorse for Our Waking Hours
Dreaming Can Be a Workhorse for Our Waking Hours
Sleep can be a highly productive time, and new research is exploring how we can use its abilities to enhance our daily lives.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Aug 20
The Decaf Dilemma: Separating Fact from Fiction
The Decaf Dilemma: Separating Fact from Fiction
I sometimes crave coffee but sometimes want to dodge the caffeine-associated buzz.
Michael Hunter, MD
Aug 20
Breaking Through Plateaus: Techniques for Improving Performance
Breaking Through Plateaus: Techniques for Improving Performance
Dr. Hussam Hamoush
Aug 19
The Neuroscience of Music Therapy: How Your Favorite Songs Can Heal Your Brain
The Neuroscience of Music Therapy: How Your Favorite Songs Can Heal Your Brain
Do we underuse music therapy as a tool to manage various medical conditions?
Michael Hunter, MD
Aug 19
Human Brain Cells’ Potential in Computer Design Is Imminent
Human Brain Cells’ Potential in Computer Design Is Imminent
Hardware replaced by lab-grown human brain cells is on the cusp of future computer designs. Is it shocking or reasonable?
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Aug 19
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