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MENTAL

What’s “Emotional CPR” and Should We Be Using It More

Forms of therapy for our emotional needs are abundant, and some are downright wrong, but there’s a new kid on the block, and we need to examine it and what it does.

ENVIRON

Why Your Breast Milk May Already Be Too Toxic For Your Child

Fifty samples of breast milk drawn from across the US all tested positive for PFQAS contamination, at levels 2000 times higher than those suggested safe by the EPA

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UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for an Endometrial Biopsy

An endometrial biopsy is a simple office-based procedure where a doctor removes a small amount of tissue from inside the uterine cavity. This procedure

DISEASES

Cancer — 13 Different Types Are Related to Being Overweight or Obese

Much less known, but every bit as real and life-threatening is the connection between obesity and malignancy, the general medical term for cancer.

Is Social Media to Be Trusted for Health Information?

The Internet is an incredible wealth of information, not all of it truly scientific or health-promoting, but it can prove a quick way to garner details on health matters.

HITLAB Innovation June Summit is a Power Hit for Digital Health Change Agents

Digital health is driven by collaboration and fueled by patient need, talent and capital.  To fulfill its most significant potential, it calls upon the...

Rural America – A Generational Struggle for Health Equality

More than 46 million Americans live in rural communities. On average, rural locales lag behind non-rural communities on every measure of prosperity, from poverty rates to employment opportunities.

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SAFETY

Kratom, the Undiluted Truth. Is it a Dangerous Drug or a Godsend?

There are two sides to Kratom and two distinct views of it in the public’s mind. Kratom users see the drug as a lifesaver. Some of them consume it for pain, others, as a means to wean themselves off opioids

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,...

SCAMS

QUACK ALERTS

Dr. Suzanne Humphries on Medika’s Quack Scale

Dr. Suzanne Humphries 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.