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Has Therapeutic Touch Lost Its Way in Medicine? Or Is It Lawsuits?

Touch has become a subject of lawsuits and medical interventions. The MeToo movement pulled touch into an unexpected, negative spotlight in our culture.

ENVIRON

The Chicken and Egg Problem of Fighting Another Flu Pandemic

Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, appeared on “CBS Morning News” on May 30 to discuss concerns that the spread of an avian flu virus has decimated flocks of birds, which may affect consumers’ supply of eggs. Eggs are a major tool in the manufacturing of vaccines that could help protect people from a bird flu outbreak.

EDUCATE

UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Robotic Hysterectomy

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

DISEASES

Alagille syndrome

Alagille syndrome is a genetic disorder that can affect the liver, heart, and other parts of the body.One of the major features of Alagille syndrome is liver damage caused by abnormalities in the bile ducts.

Let’s Kick the Can Down the Road Again. Or Not!

Three Deadly Dangers that Will Soon Catch Up to People and Planet

The Evolving Landscape of Anti-Obesity Drugs

Obesity has become a global health crisis, with an estimated 16% of the world’s adult population classified as obese. The search for effective treatments is more urgent than ever.

Carrying On in a World That Can Seem Beyond Repair

World events can be overwhelming - the straw that breaks the camel's back for those who battle mental health issues. But there are things you can do to mitigate the threat and safeguard your wellbeing.

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

Goop and Gwyneth Paltrow. The Rise of The Celebrity Quack

Goop is Gwyneth Paltrow's platform that is increasingly peddling personal health and advising her followers to use practices and products that are not medically suited

CARDIO

At HLTH Europe, BBC StoryWorks Shines a Light on Women’s Health and the Challenge of Navigating Care

Conversations about women's health are not new. Researchers, clinicians, patient advocates and policymakers have spent decades drawing attention to disparities in care, gaps in...

SCAMS

QUACK ALERTS

Another AFLDS Quack, Meet Dr. Peterson Pierre

I bumped into this individual on Twitter in a short video where he explains to the masses about the benefits of Ivermectin and Suramin...