Opinion
How Are Doctors Using Tirzepatide vs Semaglutide? A Q&A
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- Kelly Wairimu Davis, MS
Many physicians prefer tirzepatide over semaglutide due to its superior efficacy in weight loss and A1c reduction but factors like insurance...
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Dealing with Hot Flashes? Try Hypnosis
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- Kelly Wairimu Davis, MS
Hypnosis can address the “perfect storm” of mental and physical issues that come with menopause symptoms.
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Ultra-Processed Doesn’t Always Mean Bad — Here’s How to Tell
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- Kelly Wairimu Davis, MS
While it is true that many ultra-processed foods are harmful to health, a new study found that some were linked...
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Magnesium Spray for Better Sleep? Experts Weigh In
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- Kelly Wairimu Davis, MS
Magnesium oil applied to the feet may be a new social media trend, and although it may offer some sleep aid, caution is required.
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As U.S. syphilis cases rise, those at the epicenter scramble
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- Kelly Wairimu Davis, MS
There is often a “nonchalant” attitude toward STDs among some people in their 20s and 30s.
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HPV rates skyrocket despite safe, effective vaccine
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- Kelly Wairimu Davis, MS
Low public awareness of the dangers of HPV may be behind young people’s poor vaccination rates.
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White House declares monkeypox a public health emergency
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- Kelly Wairimu Davis, MS
“The public health emergency further raises awareness about monkeypox, which will encourage clinicians to test for it.”
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Feds’ website for free at-home COVID tests launches day early
- Author:
- Damian McNamara, MA
- Kelly Wairimu Davis, MS
Here’s what we know so far.
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Why patients should ditch cloth masks
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- Kelly Wairimu Davis, MS
“It’s not just with Omicron that we need better masks, it was with Delta, it was with Alpha before that.”...
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Black young adults: Remember this when facing discrimination
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- Kelly Wairimu Davis, MS
Discrimination has shifted form from more overt forms of discrimination to less obvious ...
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Healing Haiti: The emotional trauma of repeat crises
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- Kelly Wairimu Davis, MS
"When I say resilient, I mean they will survive," said Betty Jean, a trauma consultant. "But we are talking about a traumatized people."
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Yelp’s new feature shows if businesses require vaccinations
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- Kelly Wairimu Davis, MS
“I think one of the things we can do is make people aware of our policies in advance so that they’re not shocked or surprised when they come to...