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Bad breath is common and distressing, however, once you figure out the cause, there are steps to take to make go away and prevent it from returning.
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
What You Need to Know About Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma is the commonest skin cancer while sebaceous carcinoma is very rare. Both require early diagnosis for the best outcomes.
IVF or IUI: Which is the Right Fertility Procedure for You?
IVF is much more successful than intrauterine insemination, another commonly used fertility procedure. Unlike IUI, it can help treat almost any type of infertility problem.
Survey Shows Women in Medicine Still Face Inequities
A recent survey finds that women in medicine face harassment, disrespect and lack of opportunity. There is an urgent need to correct these inequities.
MEDICAL CARE
Coronavirus Pandemic Requires Rejecting Pharma’s Business As Usual
URGENT ACTION REQUIRED
Dozens of lawmakers have called on the Trump Administration and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar, a former drug executive,...
A Nurse’s Guide for Staying Healthy When Viruses are Circulating
Nurses are at risk of catching cold and flu bugs because of their close proximity to sick patients. Here are some tips for nurses to help reduce that risk.
Why Pornography is So Powerfully Addictive
Porn acts like a drug in the brain activating regions involved in drug, nicotine, & alcohol cravings. This is what makes pornography so powerfully addictive
PSYCHOLOGY
Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome is common but unfortunately, it often goes undiagnosed. Understanding PCOS and its consequences are essential to improving care.
The Relationship Between Periodontitis and Systemic Diseases
A new understanding of the oral microbiome is shedding light on the relationship between periodontitis & systemic diseases, such as CVD, COPD, and cancer.
Science-Backed Hair Regrowth Treatments
There are now many different types of science-backed hair regrowth treatments, including laser. Early intervention usually produces the best results
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Pat Salber, M.D., M.B.A., is a physican executive and health journalist who founded and serves as the Editor-in-Chief of The Doctor Weighs In. She was a double-boarded emergency physician at Kaiser Permanente until transitioning into a national executive position as the organization’s first Director of National Accounts. Over the course of her career, she has worked in leadership roles in almost every aspect of healthcare. She has also been a Top Voice in Healthcare on LinkedIn for 2017 and 2018. Learn more about her background.
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Methadone and Suboxone For Heroin Recovery
Medication Assisted Treatment programs for opioid-addicted incarcerated individuals increase reporting for post-release treatment and lower recidivism and relapse rates.
What You Need to Know About Climate Change and Children’s Health
Children are more susceptible to adverse effects of climate change because of age & small size. Here are some steps to protect them & our environment.
Gestational Carrier 101 – What You Need to Know
A gestational-carrier arrangement occurs when intended parents (or donors) supply the egg & sperm but a non-related person carries the pregnancy.
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Do You Really Need to Wash Your Hair with Shampoo?
There's no good evidence that using shampoo has any health benefits or risks. However, shampoos have made it easier to get pleasing cosmetic outcomes.
Ria Health: Rehab for Alcohol Abuse Disorder on Your Phone
Ria Health is a digital health startup that combines objective data with medication to help people with alcohol abuse disorder reach their goals for treatment.
Older Gay Men and the Risk of Suicide
Suicidal thinking is a common but treatable problem in older gay and bisexual men. Choosing the right therapist is critical.
Teledentistry Makes It Possible to Straighten Your Teeth from Home
Teledentistry is being used to straighten teeth at home. For certain patients, it is a less costly, more convenient alternative to traditional orthodontia.
Why We Should Stop Random Drug Testing
Random drug testing inflicts psychological harm on people with addiction and impedes their recovery. Here are three steps we can take to stop this practice.
MedShare Responds (Again) to the Coronavirus Outbreak in China
MedShare partners with The Coca-Cola Foundation & The UPS Foundation to send 1.8 million respirator masks to China in response to the coronavirus outbreak.