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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
Editor's Picks
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
Vaccines and Public Trust: Insights from the World Vaccine Congress Panel
Vaccines and Public Trust: Insights from the World Vaccine Congress Panel
Can vaccine uptake keep pace with the accelerated rate of vaccine development?
Christopher Nial
Nov 3
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
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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
This Weeks Editors Choice
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
Pick of the Week
Light Exposure and Mortality: What You Need to Know
Light Exposure and Mortality: What You Need to Know
I sometimes wonder how the glow of my phone screen at night impacts my health.
Michael Hunter, MD
Nov 7
This Everyday Habit is Slowly Killing You (and Exercise Won’t Save You)
This Everyday Habit is Slowly Killing You (and Exercise Won’t Save You)
My legs and butt ache just thinking about it.
Michael Hunter, MD
Nov 6
Brain Science Is Now Studying the Science of Outrage
Brain Science Is Now Studying the Science of Outrage
How does the brain react during discussions that may raise feelings of outrage, and how might we change that is now a topic of interest.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Nov 6
What’s a Psychiatrist, and What’s a Psychologist?
What’s a Psychiatrist, and What’s a Psychologist?
More needs to be known about the differences between two types of healthcare professionals, and it would be worthwhile for everyone to be…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Nov 4
Chronic Cough: Raising Awareness, Improving Diagnosis, and Offering Hope
Chronic Cough: Raising Awareness, Improving Diagnosis, and Offering Hope
Chronic cough: a life-altering condition often misdiagnosed. Experts urge awareness, empathy, and patient-centric approaches for better…
Christopher Nial
Nov 4
The Gut-Brain Shocker: Is Alzheimer’s Linked to Your Microbiome?
The Gut-Brain Shocker: Is Alzheimer’s Linked to Your Microbiome?
Could the key to understanding Alzheimer’s disease be hiding in our gut?
Michael Hunter, MD
Nov 4
The Truth About Natural Supplements for Menopause: Do They Work?
The Truth About Natural Supplements for Menopause: Do They Work?
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the theme for World Menopause Day 2024. HRT is particularly relevant as we continue to explore…
Michael Hunter, MD
Nov 3
The UK Golden Triangle: A Beacon for Global Health Innovation
The UK Golden Triangle: A Beacon for Global Health Innovation
Few regions in the life sciences landscape shine as brightly as the United Kingdom Golden Triangle, which encompasses London, Oxford, and…
Gil Bashe
Nov 3
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 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
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
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
My Top Five Publications
My Top Five Publications
Thank you for propelling me to 20K followers.
Michael Hunter, MD
Oct 21
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