#Celebrity dermatologist Alex Khadavi faces charges after alleged anti-gay threats

#Celebrity dermatologist Alex Khadavi faces charges after alleged anti-gay threats

“#Celebrity dermatologist Alex Khadavi faces charges after alleged anti-gay threats” The Los Angeles dermatologist to the stars who allegedly went on a homophobic rant in his West Hollywood condo building’s lobby was arrested Friday, according to reports. Dr. Alex Khadavi was booked for felony criminal threats, TMZ reported. “I’ll f–k you up. F–king f—-ts,” Khadavi…

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#Inside the grisly practices of grave-robbing doctors

#Inside the grisly practices of grave-robbing doctors

“#Inside the grisly practices of grave-robbing doctors” In April 1788, a medical student named John Hicks was dissecting a body at New York Hospital, then located on the corner of Broadway and Pearl Street. According to legend, a group of local children gathered at the building’s window to gawk at the procedure. Annoyed at the…

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#’Yes, 90-year-olds should still have sex!’

#’Yes, 90-year-olds should still have sex!’

“#’Yes, 90-year-olds should still have sex!’” Dr. Ruth Westheimer, who turned 93 on Friday, has been a New Yorker for 60 years. She’s also a renowned sex therapist, prolific author, media personality, Holocaust orphan and onetime sniper for pre-state Israel’s secret military organization, the Haganah. No wonder the story of her life has been turned…

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#India reports ‘black fungus’ infections among some COVID patients

#India reports ‘black fungus’ infections among some COVID patients

“#India reports ‘black fungus’ infections among some COVID patients” India’s health officials warned the country’s doctors to be on the lookout for mucormycosis, or so-called “black fungus” infections among coronavirus patients, particularly those with diabetes. The infection, which could be fatal, may cause black discoloration of the nose, facial pain, numbing or swelling, fever, chest pain or other…

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#Some GOP-led states target abortions done through medication

#Some GOP-led states target abortions done through medication

“#Some GOP-led states target abortions done through medication” About 40% of all abortions in the U.S. are now done through medication — rather than surgery — and that option has become all the more pivotal during the COVID-19 pandemic. Abortion rights advocates say the pandemic has demonstrated the value of medical care provided virtually, including…

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#Top JAMA editor on leave amid podcast racism controversy

#Top JAMA editor on leave amid podcast racism controversy

“#Top JAMA editor on leave amid podcast racism controversy” The editor-in-chief of the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of a probe into a controversial podcast episode that appeared to deny structural racism exists in health care — which critics quickly blasted as racist. The…

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#Doctors protest in Myanmar as crackdown claims more lives

#Doctors protest in Myanmar as crackdown claims more lives

“#Doctors protest in Myanmar as crackdown claims more lives” MANDALAY, Myanmar — Health care workers marched through Myanmar’s second-biggest city Sunday as part of a broad civil disobedience movement against last month’s coup. While their protest was left alone, security forces used violence elsewhere and shot dead at least one person. About 100 doctors, nurses,…

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