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Beyond Stereotypes: The Exceptional Abilities That Make Autistic Minds Invaluable

According to The Lancet (in 2021), there were 61.8 million people on the autism spectrum in the world, which is equivalent to 1 out...

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.

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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

HIV Prevention for Women

Today, it is possible to prevent getting an HIV infection or passing the virus to your partner or baby. But women still face unique challenges in preventing HIV.

Paxlovid for Covid-19: Was I Wrong About Rebound Infection?

Today we explore the remarkable drug Paxlovid before turning to a new report suggesting we were wrong. The drug now appears not associated with a higher probability of COVID-19 re-infection.

Primary Care for the Sickest of the Sick

Comprehensive Care Improves Health Yet Reduces Total Costs

Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the colon.. Signs of colon cancer include blood in the stool or a change in bowel habits.

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SAFETY

The Complete Dummies Guide to Covid PCR Testing for Conspiracy Fans

PCR tests have revolutionized many areas of Medicine and are very reliable tools that are dependent on being used correctly to ensure accuracy

CARDIO

Nutrition Advice Keeps Changing — And What Never Changes

For decades we’ve been told to avoid eggs, butter, whole milk, and red meat. Then eggs were declared acceptable again. Butter quietly returned to many...

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QUACK ALERTS

Dr. Stella Immanuel on Medika’s Quack Scale

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