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A Year With 988: What Worked? What Challenges Lie Ahead?

The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s 988 hotline marked its one-year milestone this month. Mental health experts say the three-digit number made help more accessible than before.

ENVIRON

Environmental Innovation in Israel: A Laboratory for Climate and Sustainability Solutions

A world facing climate change that threatens human health and long-term existence needs proven models that point the way to achieving a sustainable future. Israel, poised to join the inner circle of climate leaders, is a success story and a model for others to follow.

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UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Midurethral Sling

A mid-urethral sling is the most common type of surgery used to correct stress urinary incontinence or a leaky bladder. A small, supportive material of synthetic mesh is placed under the urethra to give support.

DISEASES

Did You Know There’s a Connection Between Emotional Invalidation and Chronic Pain?

Emotional invalidation is like: If someone slammed your finger in a door and then told you that it shouldn’t hurt because they didn’t do it on purpose.

A Vignette of Life as a Pediatric Cancer Mom

A hugely moving insight into the life of a parent of a pediatric cancer victim. We always feel deeply for young patients, but the parents bear their own kind of trauma.

The Future of Health Information and Innovation: A Conversation with HIMSS CEO Hal Wolf

At a time of great change, HIMSS continues to be a pivotal voice bridging technology, policy and patient care

Galen Growth FemTech 2.0 Report: Elevating Women’s Health from Niche to Necessity

There’s a truth in health innovation: “Where data meets intent, change follows.” The latest Galen Growth report—FemTech 2.0: Doubling Down on Growth—is not just...

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

The New Covid Vaccine Trials. Has Moderna Just Crossed an Ethical Line?

Moderna has just announced the launch of a new series of Covid Vaccine trials for its mRNA vaccine. These trials are to be held on children, some as young as six months.

CARDIO

A Few Minutes of Intense Exercise Can Change Your Body

We all know that exercise is good for us. It lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, helps control weight, preserves muscle, and,...

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.