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How Can We Address Increasing Violence Against Healthcare Personnel?

Violence against healthcare professionals is increasing, and we must address it in terms that will deter further injury and/or death.

ENVIRON

Are You Exposing Yourself to This Potentially Lethal Chemical?

ARE YOU EXPOSED EACH DAY TO PHTHALATES, chemicals in everything from makeup to plastic containers? A new study from New York University suggests that such exposure may...

EDUCATE

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

The value of weight management in PCOS treatment

Some studies suggest that up to 80% of women with PCOS in the U.S. have overweight or obesity.

A Turning Point for Global Health

It’s time to speak with a shared voice in defense of our health security

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?

The Elderly, the Disabled, and Others Are Prisoners of Brutal, Inadequate Walkers

Walkers are a staple of life and independence until it is time to use them to get off sidewalks or go up and down stairs. Here they fail miserably.

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

The Complete A to Z of Long Haul Covid Symptoms. What you Need to Know

A complete list of symptoms for Long Haul Covid or Chronic Covid Syndrome. Educate yourself about the symptoms and seek help from qualified healthcare professionals

CARDIO

Stopping Middle-Age Spread

  If you’re an adult in the U.S., you can expect to gain 10 to 25 pounds between your 20s and your 40s. Starting between...

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.