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Zachary Walston, PT, DPT, OCS
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Oct 1
Is Icing Still the Standard for New Injuries?
Or is heat or medications better? Even the experts are
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Robert Roy Britt
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Sep 23
Humans Cause Far More Cancer Than We Realize
Alarming increases among children and younger adults…
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Chris Arestides, RN MPH
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Sep 19
Mammograms Are Easy. Risk is Complicated.
A one-size-fits-all approach for breast cancer risk works about as well as a one-size-fits-all bra
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Dr. Julian Barkan
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Sep 18
Why BMI Should Go Bye Bye
A better measurement of health risk exists, but it is not yet a standard…
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Gill McCulloch
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Sep 16
Devastating Surgical Error Highlights Critical Need for Self-Advocacy
Patients who educate themselves…
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Zachary Walston, PT, DPT, OCS
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Aug 27
Is Virtual Health Care Good Enough?
Many people question the effectiveness and thoroughness of virtual…
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Dr. Julian Barkan
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Aug 13
How Much Sun Exposure is Healthy?
TikTok scare stories are total baloney. Here’s the real Rx: Use…
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Dr. Julian Barkan
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Jul 17
Surgeons Should Play More Video Games
Media gives gaming a bad wrap, but playing proves to be…
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Dr. Julian Barkan
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Jun 19
On a Statin? You May Be Able to Stop
New guidelines say that millions may be able to quit statins
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Dr. Julian Barkan
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May 7
Statins Help the Heart but Hurt the Brain
A very common medication with a poorly known side effect
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