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Hospital Managers, Medical Decisions, and Patients’ Need to Know
Hospital Managers, Medical Decisions, and Patients’ Need to Know
Medical decisions are being made not only by insurance companies but also by hospital managers and algorithms, and concern for patient care…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 3
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3 Simple Mood Hacks That Will Instantly Transform Your Day
3 Simple Mood Hacks That Will Instantly Transform Your Day
While there are no surefire ways to improve your mood, I want to share three hacks I use to stay buoyant. While a health professional…
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 2
Is My Drink Plotting My Downfall? Xylitol Explained
Is My Drink Plotting My Downfall? Xylitol Explained
I thought the story of scary bug-eyed fish with fiber-optic lights protruding from their foreheads would be my story of the week.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 18
Precision Sports Medicine: The Role of Pharmacogenomics in Personalized Treatment
Precision Sports Medicine: The Role of Pharmacogenomics in Personalized Treatment
AI generated image, but still…how cool is technology?!
Dr. Hussam Hamoush
Jun 27
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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
Mind the gap: Why diagnostic disparities damage women’s health
Mind the gap: Why diagnostic disparities damage women’s health
In a panel discussion held on June 18, 2024, at HLTH Europe in Amsterdam, experts discussed how women’s health has long lagged behind men’s…
Christopher Nial
Jun 19
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Fountain of Youth? More Like the Fountain of “Meh”
Fountain of Youth? More Like the Fountain of “Meh”
I take a daily multivitamin.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 16
Pollution Robs Older Adults of Their Independence and Their Health
Pollution Robs Older Adults of Their Independence and Their Health
Environmental concerns play a major role in the lives of our older adults, and pollution can shorten lifespans, decrease independence, and…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 16
The Menace of Groupthink Can Bring Down Any Organization or Family
The Menace of Groupthink Can Bring Down Any Organization or Family
When the goal is cohesion and avoiding confrontation, the workings of groupthink can bring unwanted results.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 15
Forget Anti-Aging Creams: This Simple Daily Practice Might Be the Real Fountain of Youth
Forget Anti-Aging Creams: This Simple Daily Practice Might Be the Real Fountain of Youth
Each month, I send a handwritten letter to someone for whom I am grateful.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 14
Can Ancient Needles Be the Secret Weapon Against Hormonal Havoc?
Can Ancient Needles Be the Secret Weapon Against Hormonal Havoc?
Acupuncture can reduce the hormonal side effects of endocrine therapy in women with breast cancer.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 13
The Hidden Danger in Kids’ Sports — Future CTE
The Hidden Danger in Kids’ Sports — Future CTE
Children’s sports provide exercise, learning to work together, and developing physical skills, but a hidden, previously unknown specter…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 13
Unlock Your Inner Centenarian: Simple Habits for a Longer, Healthier Life
Unlock Your Inner Centenarian: Simple Habits for a Longer, Healthier Life
Forget everything you think you know about aging. A groundbreaking new study throws out the old script, revealing that living a healthy…
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 12
Performance-Enhancing Drugs in Sports: Separating Fact from Fiction
Performance-Enhancing Drugs in Sports: Separating Fact from Fiction
Ah, the age-old debate around performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in sports — where do we even begin? It’s a topic that’s been swirling…
Dr. Hussam Hamoush
Jul 12
The Callousness of Environmental Groups Regarding the Disabled
The Callousness of Environmental Groups Regarding the Disabled
If getting out into the great outdoors and enjoying fresh air and nature trails is good, why isn’t it good for everyone, including the…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 12
COVID-19 Lockdown Effects Linger on for Parents and Kids
COVID-19 Lockdown Effects Linger on for Parents and Kids
The lockdown’s effects are wide-ranging, and we are only now beginning to see what has happened or will happen in future pandemics with…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 11
Great News: MSF / Doctors Without Borders has Closed its Access Campaign
Great News: MSF / Doctors Without Borders has Closed its Access Campaign
Mark Chataway
Jul 10
Wanna Be Like Mike?
Wanna Be Like Mike?
How Fitness Tech Can Help All of Us Do Amazing Things
Amir Alroy
Jul 10
One Key to Autism Found in the Gut Microbiome
One Key to Autism Found in the Gut Microbiome
The search for not simply a diagnostic test for autism but a potential source for it or a highly effective resolution is now aimed in a new…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 10
Importance of Social Wellness: Enhancing Well-Being Through Connection
Importance of Social Wellness: Enhancing Well-Being Through Connection
In our journey towards holistic wellness, it’s essential to recognize the profound impact of social connections on our overall well-being…
Dr. Hussam Hamoush
Jul 9
Environmental Wellness: Embracing Sustainable Living
Environmental Wellness: Embracing Sustainable Living
In the pursuit of overall wellness, it’s crucial to not only prioritize physical and mental health but also to consider the impact we have…
Dr. Hussam Hamoush
Jul 8
Plant-Based Diets May Significantly Lower Parkinson’s Risk
Plant-Based Diets May Significantly Lower Parkinson’s Risk
Eating a plant-based diet rich in vegetables, nuts, and tea is associated with a significantly lower risk of developing Parkinson’s…
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 8
Suppressing Disturbing Thoughts May Actually Be Good for You
Suppressing Disturbing Thoughts May Actually Be Good for You
We’re often told to discuss what bothers us, but new findings suggest the opposite and favor suppression.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 8
DRC Polio Survivor Spreads the Word: Vaccines Work
DRC Polio Survivor Spreads the Word: Vaccines Work
Christopher Nial
Jul 7
Spit Test for Cancer? Revolutionary Test Could Detect Diseases with Just Your Drool
Spit Test for Cancer? Revolutionary Test Could Detect Diseases with Just Your Drool
Imagine a world where a simple spit test could detect serious illnesses like cancer. No more needles, no more anxiety-inducing doctor…
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 7
Insulin Resistance And What It Really Means In Our Bodies
Insulin Resistance And What It Really Means In Our Bodies
The idea of resistance is the development of an opposing force — why would the opposing force not be good for us, though?
Dr Joel Yong, PhD
Jul 7
Sip and Slurp. The Surprising Truth About Sports Drinks
Sip and Slurp. The Surprising Truth About Sports Drinks
As I recently relaxed on the serene beaches of Indonesia’s Gili Air island, surrounded by natural beauty, I found myself reflecting on…
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 6
Hazardous Food Additives Are Still in Food for Another Year and More
Hazardous Food Additives Are Still in Food for Another Year and More
The FDA may outlaw certain food additives but permit them until the manufacturer can sell their inventory.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 4
Gratitude May Be the Key to Longer, Happier Life
Gratitude May Be the Key to Longer, Happier Life
Studies are indicating a connection between important psychological connections and health.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 4
Technology Replaces Your Doc With a Virtual One — A Hologram
Technology Replaces Your Doc With a Virtual One — A Hologram
First, we had virtual visits with healthcare professionals via a computer screen, and now technology brings us “real” people for patient…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 1
AI Fail: Popular Chatbot Gives BAD Migraine Advice! Can You Trust Medical AI?
AI Fail: Popular Chatbot Gives BAD Migraine Advice! Can You Trust Medical AI?
Imagine you’re curled up in a ball, the world throbbing in time with a relentless headache. Desperate for relief, you turn to a popular AI…
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 30
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