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Three Ways Virginia Satir Influenced Gestalt Psychotherapy

Call Virginia Satir a pioneer. Call her the “Mother of Family Therapy.” No matter the title, Virginia Satir influenced Gestalt's psychotherapy development in three ways

ENVIRON

Watching the Pigs

America’s public health system has been slow to track H5N1, ignoring important lessons from Covid-19 and downplaying the potential threat that could be on the horizon.

EDUCATE

UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Abdominal Hysterectomy

Prepare yourself for a Robotic Hysterectomy by learning more about what the procedure entails.

DISEASES

Sheba Medical Center Selects Two Digital Startups for Integration into Newly Expanded Rehabilitation Ward

Israeli Startups Cognishine and Kemtai Will Begin a Pilot Program at Sheba to Provide Physical, Cognitive and Emotional Rehab Support for Injured Soldiers  ARC Innovation...

Climate, Environment and the Future of Epidemics

How climate change and human activity are the tipping points for infectious diseases of epidemic proportions

The Defining Dance Between Empathy and GenAI in Health

Used wisely and to its fullest (positive) potential, augmented intelligence can extend the empathy quotient, making the wise healer more expansive. AI can unlock...

Punish the Lazy Obese, Shower Shame on Them, and Refuse Disability Benefits to Them?

Obesity is an evolving medical disorder that still includes shame and the refusal of disability benefits without serious medical side effects.

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

The Mechanics of Vaping and Its Medical Impact on Your Health

How safe is vaping? What medical literature exists to support claims of safety or the contrary? Medika examines the lucrative industry.

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,...

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QUACK ALERTS

Kerri Rivera on Medika’s Quack Scale

Kerri Rivera scores 5 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. She poses a high risk to the general public and we recommend against purchasing any of her products..