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Mass Murder Fired Up by Personal Loss or Something Else?

Mass shootings and murders in the US have led to research, new groups, and media outcries, but people are still being killed, and we still ask, "Why?"

ENVIRON

Grassroots success: Community Initiatives Transforming Public Health

Community initiatives are more than just programmes; they are lifelines transforming public health, especially in regions with diverse socio-economic and cultural landscapes. Imagine a...

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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

Chemotherapy: Everything You Need to Know as a Patient

Chemo. A word that encompasses equal portions of dread, hope and despair. Many view it as a last ditch deal, a long, lingering chemical experiment which few survive or profit from

The Road to Dementia May Be Paved With Processed Food

Lifestyles that leave little room for home cooking, quick eating on the go for work, and tight budgets often result in eating highly processed foods, which is a problem for your mind.

Climate Change is a Health Crisis, So Why is Health Adaptation Financing Still Lacking?

From escalating heat-related illnesses to shifting patterns in vector-borne diseases and floods in East Libya, climate change is already taking a toll on global human health and healthcare systems.

Giant Health System Almost Saved a Community Hospital. Now, It Wants to ‘Extract Every Dollar’

For most of last year, St. Agnes Medical Center, based in Fresno, California, looked like a white knight poised to rescue smaller Madera Community...

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SAFETY

Product Recall: Amiodarone HCl Injection, USP and Tranexamic Acid Injection, USP

Mylan Initiates Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Four Lots of Amiodarone HCl Injection, USP and Tranexamic Acid Injection, USP Due to Carton Label Mix-Up

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

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.