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U.S. Prepares Launch of a National Three-Digit Number for the Mental Health Crisis Hotline

As the federal government prepares to launch the national three-digit number “988” for the mental health crisis hotline next month, a new KFF analysis shows that suicide death rates increased by 12 percent in the decade from 2010 to 2020 — with death rates rising the fastest among people of color, younger individuals, and people who live in rural areas.

ENVIRON

Multi-drug Resistant Bacteria Found in Dog Food

Understandably, the world has been hyperfocused on the global SARS CoV-2 pandemic. It has wreaked - and continues to wreak - havoc on many...

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UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Colposcopy

Our Preparing for series allows a patient to properly prepare themselves for a procedure. Answers about how long the procedure will last, what’s involved, what to expect

DISEASES

The New Covid Vaccine Is Out. Why You Might Not Want To Rush To Get It

Covid is commonplace. Some, are laid up with symptoms for days or weeks. A smaller group risks hospitalization or death. Should you get the booster update?

Untangling the False Binary of “Medical vs. Mind-Body”

One of the common stumbling blocks that can come up on the path of chronic pain recovery is confusion about whether or not a mind-body approach is right for you.

Four Days Before Dolly Parton Died, She Was Talking About the Future

Four days before Dolly Parton died, she was still planning. She was 80. She had written thousands of songs, built businesses, made movies, created...

The Strange Link Between Light Exposure and Weight Gain

The first time I suspected light could make people gain weight, I was not in a clinic. I was standing in my kitchen at 1:07...

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SAFETY

Getting the Story Straight on PCR…

Reiner Fuellmich has been spreading misinformation about the coronavirus based on his gross misinterpretation of the PCR Test. A scientist sets him straight

CARDIO

A Few Minutes of Intense Exercise Can Change Your Body

We all know that exercise is good for us. It lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, helps control weight, preserves muscle, and,...

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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.