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Chiropractic Care May Led to Reduced Opioid Use

Lower back pain is a scourge, with many sufferers turning to opioids in an attempt to manage their symptoms. Promoting chiropractic care might reduce...

ENVIRON

The Ripple Effect of War: Conflict is Shattering the Ukrainian Public Health System

Beyond the Battlefield Citizens Confront a Different Enemy — Despair, Disease and Death

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UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Robotic Hysterectomy

Prepare yourself for a Robotic Hysterectomy by learning more about what the procedure entails.

DISEASES

In America, Cancer Patients Endure Debt on Top of Disease

“Diagnosis: Debt” is a reporting partnership between KHN and NPR exploring the scale, impact, and causes of medical debt in America

Your Trail Is a Toxic Path: How Hiking & Outdoor Gear Are Seeding Plastic Into Our Bodies

I spent many summers on Long Island when it was still a forest wonderland of beautiful trees, lush blueberries, huckleberry bushes, blackberry brambles, and...

The Lifelong Exercise That Keeps Japanese Moving

How do the Japanese pull off the longevity feat. They achieve long lives. What is their secret to longevity? Found out here...

Liver Cancer, HCC (Hepatocellular Carcinoma)

Liver cancer includes hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma). Risk factors for HCC include chronic infection with hepatitis B or C and cirrhosis of the liver.

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

The Evolution of Quinine to Hydroxychloroquine, Covid’s Snake Oil

The evolution of Hydroxychloroquine. From malarial treatment to snake oil for curing Covid. America's love affair with quackery and snake oil explored

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...

SCAMS

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.