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The World of Zoom and Virtual Reality’s Hidden Health Benefits

The Health benefits of VR. Viewing nature seems to be inherently rewarding, producing a cascade of position emotions and calming our nervous systems.

ENVIRON

Whether You Like the Name or Not, ESG is Here to Stay

It’s Not What You Call It that Matters; it’s Tracking Global Social Impact that Does

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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

Too Old to Live? The Scourge of Ageism in Medicine Cannot Be Denied

Insidious, calculated disregard for our older patients is not acceptable, and it should be called out for what it is — ageism in all its ugliness.

Facts about HIV and AIDS for Women

Accurate and reliable information is the key to understanding and preventing HIV and AIDS. Myths can be harmful. Getting the facts about HIV and AIDS can lead to better health and better living with HIV.

A Definitive Guide to Heartburn and Alleviating the Symptoms

Acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), sour stomach, or heartburn. They all describe the same condition: gastric acid hypersecretion, or too much stomach acid.

NLR. Millions at Risk from Leprosy. Study Reveals Figures

To interrupt leprosy transmission and reduce annual new cases significantly, preventive treatment needs to be implemented in all leprosy-endemic countries

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SAFETY

Mastering The Art of Tweet-Jacking During a Pandemic

Covid conspiracies rely on tweet-jacking fact based tweets from reputable sources, appropriating the tweet and then subverting it for their own agenda.

CARDIO

At HLTH Europe, BBC StoryWorks Shines a Light on Women’s Health and the Challenge of Navigating Care

Conversations about women's health are not new. Researchers, clinicians, patient advocates and policymakers have spent decades drawing attention to disparities in care, gaps in...

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QUACK ALERTS

Kelly Brogan on Medika’s Quack Scale

Kelly Brogan scores 5 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. She poses a very high risk to both her patients and the general public and we recommend against following any of her advice.