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Optical Care – Tips to Improve Your Vision

Many vision problems begin inconspicuously. If you are not mindful of your eyes, these small harmless symptoms will soon foster into major medical concerns that may leave you blinded. The remedy to a healthy 20/20 vision is simple, but it requires discipline and dedication on the behalf of the individual. Find below some helpful household [...]

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Why I Chose NOT to be a Doctor

I was once a premed. I chose not to become a doctor because I wasn’t truly interested in the profession, it was something I felt I “had” to do or “should” do because I happened to major in biology. And being a first generation Asian-American there was also pressure from being a “Tiger Cub”: we [...]

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You Can Fall Victim to Healthcare Fraud!

Think “Healthcare Fraud” happens only with big drug companies with shady sales and marketing practices? Think again! The next big wave of healthcare fraud is being perpetuated to average people – it’s called Medical Identity Theft. That’s right… healthcare and insurance benefits are as valuable as cash – in some cases even more valuable than [...]

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If Bacteria Won’t Eat It, Maybe We Shouldn’t Either!

Happy Meal remains Mold-Resistant after 6 Months! click here for photos of the “unchanging” happy meal Now, here’s a thought: what about finding what is this fountain of youth in happy meals and make that into a wrinkle cream? After all we’re injecting botulism toxin into our faces…

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Which Side Are You Really On, Jane Chin?!

I received what is probably the most passionate email from a reader of this blog that I’ve ever gotten since creating NakedMedicine.com in 2006. The email concludes with this: I can’t figure out what your agenda is Ms Chin. Are siding with the poor hard working physicians who are fighting a losing battle with their [...]

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