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Are GLP-1 Drugs Putting an End to Bariatric Surgery?

— A conversation with bariatric surgeon Christine J. Ren-Fielding, MD

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Ophthalmologists Warn Against Surgery to Change Eye Color

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What Your Skin Says About Your Health, Part 2

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Why I Fight for Reproductive Rights in a Restrictive State

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Debunking Fluoride Misinfo; Mummy Gets CT Scan; Come Quit My NP Job With Me

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Doctors Weigh In on Election; Harris' Sleep Debt; Small Ways to Show Care

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Doctor Goes Off on DIY 'Health Hacks'

Dr. Mike looks at the good, the bad, and the ridiculous

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Paging Dr. Democracy: First-Year Resident Steps Up to Vote

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'Medfluencers' Quit Medicine; How to Spook a ľֱ Student; Preventing Burnout

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Six Networking Strategies for Introverted Healthcare Professionals

How to make connecting feel less daunting

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When Cannabis Makes You Vomit

Known for its anti-emetic properties, the drug can actually bring on a vomiting disorder

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The Case Against White Coats; Addicted to Nasal Spray? Get Ready for a Shift With Me

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Oct 24, 2024
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How Much Should Doctors Give to Charity?

A look at tithing and zakat as principles of generosity

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Are Spicy Foods Dangerous to Your Organs?

Spicy foods may have health benefits, but they also carry some risk

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MedPod Today: Med Ed Drama; Chiropractic in Academia; MA 'Extra Benefits' Worth It?

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Pumpkin Safety Tips; Sleep MD Snoozing Tricks; What It's Like to Date a Resident

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The Worst Thing I've Heard a Doctor Say

Awkward, offensive, cringe-inducing things colleagues have said

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