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If Deaths of Small Children Do Not Move Us to Action What Will?

Weapons of war, such as AR-15s, have no place in people’s home arsenals. Its bullet's caliber rips its target apart – going in small and exiting like the size of a fist.

ENVIRON

Sustainability + Health Systems: US and EU Perspectives

While health systems ready themselves to address the emerging health challenges that are resulting from climate change — according to the World Health Organization, “It...

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UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)

A loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is a treatment to remove abnormal cervical cells to prevent cervical cancer.

DISEASES

Mammogram Myth Busters: Too Many or Too Few? New Guidelines Explained

For three decades, the yearly mammogram breast cancer screening, but a recent guideline update has thrown a wrench into this familiar routine.

Healthcare and Medical Care Are Not the Same – The Difference is Very Important

This is the 9th article in a series on America’s dysfunctional healthcare system

Genome Editing and Cellular Therapies Show Promise for Treating Blood Disorders, Cancers

Three studies report promising results in the use of cutting-edge genome editing and cellular therapies for hard-to-treat blood disorders and cancers.

Obesity Causes Cancer? It’s Complicated

BEING OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE IS ASSOCIATED with a higher risk of more than a dozen cancers.

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SAFETY

Getting the Story Straight on PCR…

Reiner Fuellmich has been spreading misinformation about the coronavirus based on his gross misinterpretation of the PCR Test. A scientist sets him straight

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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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.