Stories from Health and Science Publication, Spotlighting the excellent stories I enjoyed reviewing, publishing, or reading, hoping they might resonate with you too
Curator’s Note: In the latest update from the Health and Science publication, chief editor Dr. Michael Broadly shares highlights from October, thanks contributors and readers, and notes the publication’s strong readership. He lists a variety of interesting articles published throughout the month, tackling topics from addiction to medical insights. The editor, a retired healthcare scientist, supports new writers and nurtures a vibrant community through curated content across multiple platforms.
Dear Members, Visitors, and Avid Readers,
Happy weekend, all! I hope this story finds you well and in good spirits.Today is the last day of October, and I thought it would be a good idea to share quick updates from the Health and Science publication and share some excellent stories we published this month.
The publication received substantial views and readership, which delighted me. Many thanks to contributors and supportive readers. I am grateful for your contributions.
My contribution for this month was an eye-opening story. Who Would Have Thought? AI Outscores Doctors in a Diagnostic Challenge in a Controlled Study. Microsoft’s diagnostic AI has delivered remarkable results (83.2% vs. 36.1%), much better than human doctors. But before we hand over the stethoscope, let’s find out what the experiment actually proves.
Who Would Have Thought? AI Outscores Doctors in a Diagnostic Challenge in a Controlled Study
Microsoft’s diagnostic AI has delivered remarkable results (83.2% vs 36.1%) much better than human doctors. But before…medium.com
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Here are some stories I enjoyed publishing or reading.
Nuances of DeltaFosB and Its Downstream Target Proteins for Addiction and Impulses Dr Mehmet Yildiz
29 Years of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Corneliu Bacauanu MD
Why Your Iron Tablets Make You Feel Rotten (And What Else You Can Try) CJ Lindy
Can You Refreeze Thawed Food? Ingy Hafez (What I’m Learning 📚)
Cholesterol Isn’t the Whole Story: The New Science of Hidden Heart Disease Risk Drjitesharora
An Indian Spice Helped Alzheimers Patients Remember Their Family Members Leila Drouby, Nutritionist
Which Foods Should You Avoid When Dealing With A Fatty Liver? Maryearhart
Future-Proof Your Brain by Building Cognitive Reserve in Your Younger Years Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Three Everyday Foods to Lower Your Bad Cholesterol Dr Mena Wang (PhD)
Brain Fog Is Not a Flaw. It Is a Final Notice. Gary L. Fretwell
My 300-Day Cardio Streak Couldn’t Stop a Fall Gary L. Fretwell
How Cognitive Training Helps Rebuild the Brain by Timothy Agnew
When Meaningful Work Becomes Psychologically Unsustainable by Dr Albert Jones
World Thrombosis Day 2026: The Silent Danger of Blood Clots Every Woman Should Know Pen & Page
When Billionaires Collect Science Medals, Who Celebrates the Real Scientists? Dr Michael Broadly, DHSc
The Traffic-Jam Physics Lesson: Why Metro Architecture Constantly Shifts Sriram Mahalingam
Here’s Why I Focus on Nutritional Biochemistry Rather Than Diets Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Neuroimmunology: Can We Teach the Immune System to Fight Brain Cancer? by Dr Mehmet Yildiz
My Doctor Prescribed Antibiotics for an Ingrown Toenail. Why I Refused. Yasin Ali Muhammad
Refractive Surgery in Japan Is Changing by Yasuyuki Nakae, MD
High Uric Acid Isn’t Always a Diseaseand It Doesn’t Always Need Treatment by Iliana Angelova, MA in Journalism
What Is Energy Healing Or Healing Touch Really Using To Heal You? Laadi Ojas
Saying No: How to Set Boundaries Without Guilt Raymond L | Art, Psychology and Philosophy
The Diabetes Pill That Might Be Rewriting How We Age The Masked Muse
I am also an editor of Curated Newsletters and enjoyed publishing and reading some stories from that special publication close to my heart as an editor and curator.
Here’s How Cortisol Impacts Our Daily Energy. Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Aging Better: Intergenerational Learning and the Aging Brain DR. Kenneth Silvestri
Aging Better: Intergenerational Learning and the Aging Brain by DR. Kenneth Silvestri
The AI Chip Shortage Is a Blessing in Disguise Matt Hasan, Ph.D.
Bill Gates Has a Vision for the Future of AI. He May Be Right. But There’s Another Option. Matt Hasan, Ph.D.
Leadership in Practice: What Remains When the Models End Dr. Bekim Belica
The Place of Positive Thinking in Our Wellbeing Dr Bronce Rice
What Happens When an Accomplished Woman Takes Off the Mask? Dr. Ann Wead Kimbrough
Consent is *Not* a Speed-bump on the Road to Sex Ed Robson, PhD, MFA
If AI Builds Websites Faster, Why Are Prices Still High? Dr. Mohit singhal
Human Connection Isn’t a Luxury. It’s a Survival Tool. Richard P. Toister, Ph.D.
Wonderful Life Stories I Have Read These Past Weeks Dr. Gabriella Korosi
Watergate — Can the Story Have a Different Ending? Peter Ling
Environmental Clarity in Context: The Hidden Architecture Behind Shaping Physical and Digital… Keith Williams
Two Narcs, Twelve Days at Christmas and No Pear Tree Liz Porter
He Felt Too Old and Too Late At 51. 18 Months Later He Quits His 9-to-5. Jerry Keszka interviewing Derek Hughes
Two Exits, 9 kids, and the Truth About Building a Business Nobody Tells You Jerry Keszka
Leadership in Practice, Part Two: The Leader Who Changes the Room Dr. Bekim Belica
Executive Intelligence Architecture (EIA) — Brief Intro Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Gaming, Fun, and Humor: The Lifelines That Rescued Me From Social Media’s Grip on My Life Aiden MC
Nuances of Operational Rhythms in Business: The Hidden Architecture Behind Capability and… Keith Williams
What My Mother’s Alzheimer’s Revealed About a Generation of Women Martin D. Hirsch
Ill Fares The Land: Tony Judt’s Critique Still Holds True Peter Ling
The Success Paradox: When the Audience Becomes the Work Dr Mehmet Yildiz
A Very Big Picture Look at the Old Testament Book of Job Roger Himes Esquire
The Body Cannot Build Collagen from Determination Alone Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Excerpts from the Book “Creative Unity” by Rabindranath Tagore Prasanna Swaroopa
The Words That Drove Him Away From the Gym Brian Dickens Barrabee
7 Digital Products You Can Sell Forever After Creating Them Once (My Favorites for 2026) Minhaj Khan
For Life to Appear in Our Galaxy there was a 63.2% Chance Claudiu Dobre
Writers Pulling Ahead Of You Aren’t Better At Sentences. They’re Better At One Other Thing. Derek Hughes
The Best Hot Chocolate I Ever Had Was Hidden in the Mountains of the Philippines Alparslan Eminaga
Loving Someone is Meh Tamilarasi Muthamizhan | Writer & Author
Today I read an interesting writing challenge story by Pen & Page on Curated Newsletters. She is a very supportive editor and great writer. She announced the contributors and winners. I will link those fascinating stories so you can enjoy them too. They are all published in Ann’s publication, Capricorn.
4. Scorpio: The Most Mysterious Zodiac Sign and What Makes Them So Powerful — Faras Samith
6. That Night in Murree and the Rise of Capricorn — Janimini
7. A Candle for the Dead, a Warning for the Living — BusyBeeReviews
Congratulations to all contributors and winners, well done! 🎉
I also enjoyed this piece by Dr. Khalid Awan interviewing leaders in their field. He provided a summary of the conversations in a collection on Curated newsletters. It is titled The Monthly Insights from Featured Leaders in My Circles.
I also share these collections on our community blogs. They are free to the public, so anyone can read them on the Internet and possibly explore these writers and their stories. Here is the link to the digital magazine:
Digitalmehmet’s Curated Illumination Magazine — The Digitalmehmet Content Ecosystem
This site covers eclectic stories & newsletters from 100+ topics on Medium & Substack, contributed by 43,000+ writers…digitalmehmet.com
Curated Stories by ILLUMINATION Editors
I am pleased that several editors of ILLUMINATION publications have started building curated collections. I will link them here so you can find more hand-picked pieces.
Mental Health Curations: Personal Collection #02 by Dr Amy Gunter, Ed.D., MSW (Editor)
Curated Favorite Life and Health-Related Stories by Dr. Gabriella Korosi
Stories I Would Return To: Personal Collection #05 Liauw Pauw Phing
Stories That Made Me Stop and Think This Week #2 by Lawson Wallace
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ILLUMINATION, Curated Newsletters, SYNERGY (Newsletter Booster), Technology Hits, Health and Science,ILLUMINATION Book Chapters, Readers Hope, ILLUMINATION Gaming,Videos/Podcasts, Magnetic Newsletter Pro, Substack Mastery Boost, ILLUMINATION Scholar (NEW), ILLUMINATION Local News and Documentaries (NEW), ILLUMINATION Retirement, Aging, and Legacy (NEW), ILLUMINATION Philosophy and Metaphysics, ILLUMINATION for India (NEW), WorkScope (New)
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About Me
I’m a retired healthcare scientist in my early 80s. I have several grandkids who keep me going and inspire me to write on this platform. I am also the chief editor of the Health and Science publication on Medium.com. As a giveback activity, I volunteered as an editor and content curator for Illumination publications, supporting many new writers. I will be happy to read, publish, and promote your stories. You may connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook, where I share stories I read. You may subscribe to my account to get my stories in your inbox when I post. You can also find my distilled content on Substack: Health Science Research by Dr Mike Broadly.
Here is my latest curated collection: Mike’s Favorite Stories on ILLUMINATION Publications — #277
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