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MENTAL

Women’s Health Has Entered the Era of Scale. Now Capital Must Catch Up With Care

For decades, women’s health was treated as a collection of specialty concerns rather than an essential part of the global health economy and comprehensive...

ENVIRON

Vaping Kills Brain Cells? Do We Demand Action?

College student vaping is more dangerous than anyone admitted until research evidence showed it does severe damage.

EDUCATE

UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Vaginal Hysterectomy

A vaginal hysterectomy is a minimally invasive technique to remove the uterus. Vaginal hysterectomy is a minimally invasive surgery that benefits patients by having only a vaginal incision, shorter hospital stay, faster recovery, reduced pain, and a shorter hospital stay.

DISEASES

Diabetes, Causes and Types

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high.

Do Surgical Masks Protect You Against COVID?

Although many debate the effectiveness of paper masks, I am more interested in the evidence supporting wearing one rather than the politics surrounding masking.

Medicaid at a Crossroads: Safe AI, Shifting Policy and the Stakes for People’s Health

Medicaid is one of America’s most complex and essential Federal health programs, serving more than 70 million people. Its design, Federal standards, and state-level...

Your Pet Can’t Put On Sunscreen, But They Need It, Anyway

You’ve watched your dog flip over in the backyard to soak up the afternoon sun. You’ve seen your cat press itself against the sunniest...

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

What You Need to Know About Omega-3 Fatty Acids

There may be a dose-related effect of omega-3 fatty acids on atrial fibrillation risk. In high doses there appeared to be an increase in risk for atrial fibrillation in the omega-3 groups (versus control) in both trials.

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. Sherrill Sellman on Medika’s Quack Scale

Dr. Sherrill Sellman 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.