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MENTAL

Raising Children With Appropriate Fear Responses, Not Modeling Phobias

Kids look at adults when encountering something unusual that might be fearful, but we can help them engage in appropriate behavior.

ENVIRON

New York Climate Week in an Election Year

Will 2024’s Conference Move the Needle Toward Sustainability Policy Imperatives?

EDUCATE

UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy

This article will help you prepare for a Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy. Understand what is involved in the procedure and

DISEASES

Epilepsy

The epilepsies are a spectrum of brain disorders ranging from severe, life-threatening and disabling, to ones that are much more benign. In epilepsy, the normal pattern of neuronal activity becomes disturbed

Pro Tips to Reduce Your Stroke Risk

The lifetime risk of stroke for adult men and women (25 years of age and older) is approximately 25 percent. Worldwide, stroke is the second most common cause of mortality and the second most common cause of disability.

Aiding and Abetting a Virus

Viruses are the ultimate freeloaders. The best among them — influenza, smallpox and SARS-CoV-2 — spread easily among human hosts while delivering high mortality...

HITLAB Innovation June Summit is a Power Hit for Digital Health Change Agents

Digital health is driven by collaboration and fueled by patient need, talent and capital.  To fulfill its most significant potential, it calls upon the...

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

Fraudulent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Products

An essential resource from the FDA warning people about Covid-19 Scams and fake treatments. Over 139 products listed.

CARDIO

GLP‑1 Medications in Later Life: Why the “Miracle Shot” Needs a Senior‑Specific Safety Lens

When GLP-1 medications like semaglutide began to gain attention, many people saw them as a breakthrough. For some people, these drugs help lower blood sugar,...

SCAMS

QUACK ALERTS

Dr. Christiane Northrup on Medika’s Quack Scale

Dr Christiane Northrup scores 5 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. She poses a high risk to both her patients and the general public and we recommend against following any of her advice.