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MENTAL

Paying a High Cost in Personal Health for Politics

Lives depend on political decisions, and we are all emotionally involved in politics, whether directly or via the media. What is the cost to us?

ENVIRON

Our Health and Our Planet’s Health Are Intertwined

Economic health, environmental health and public health are not only aligned, they are inextricably intertwined. Assessing the Build Back Better

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UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Laparoscopic Tubal Sterilization

During a laparoscopic tubal ligation out-patient procedure, the fallopian tubes are tied, cut, or removed to permanently prevent pregnancy. Tubal surgery blocks the pathway between the uterus and ovaries preventing sperm from reaching the egg.

DISEASES

Don’t Be Fooled — Not all Fruits and Vegetables are “Dirty.”

I RECENTLY READ ABOUT THE "DIRTY DOZEN," a group of pesticide-containing fruits and vegetables. The Environmental Working Group gives us a "dirty dozen" list of fruits...

The Mindset of Purpose-Based Businesses

In the shadow of the great resignation, leaders are now waking up to the long-standing reality that talented people serve as “paid volunteers,” and...

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, I Hate You and the Way I Look!

Mirrors mostly don’t lie unless you buy a bad one, but even then they reflect an image that makes some people cringe and become depressed.

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.

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

These Vaccinated Groups are Still at Risk of Severe Covid, UK Study Finds

Post Covid-19 vaccination, some patient groups are still at risk of developing severe Covid, according to findings from a new UK study.

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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QUACK ALERTS

Roby Mitchell (Dr. Fitt) on Medika’s Quack Scale

Dr Joseph Mercola scores 5 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. Mercola is the ultimate digital Quack cum snake oil salesman.