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Test Anxiety and Poor Sleep is a Vicious Cycle for College Students

New research from the University of Kansas in Lawrence analyzes the vicious cycle between test anxiety and poor sleep in college students.

ENVIRON

The Climate Tech Paradox: Innovation Surges, But Who Pays?

Climate tech stands at a defining crossroads of success. On one side are the innovators protecting the essentials of human survival: clean water, breathable...

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UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)

A loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is a treatment to remove abnormal cervical cells to prevent cervical cancer.

DISEASES

Why Policymakers in Asia-Pacific Should Facilitate Digital Health Innovation

Re-invention, re-imagination, and transformation of the health sector across the world are enabled by technological capabilities and innovation.

Heart Failure or Congestive Heart Failure

Heart failure is a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. In some cases, the heart can't fill with enough blood. In other cases, the heart can't pump blood to the rest of the body with enough force.

Richard Roundtree, Star of “Shaft,” Is Dead at 81. What You Should Know About His Cancer.

ACTOR RICHARD ROUNDTREE, the iconic private detective from the 1970s action film “Shaft,” is dead at 81. As a doctor who treats individuals with cancer,...

Medicine’s Greatest Fallacy: The Doctors Will Fix Me Now

Your health is the most precious thing you possess and the thing you are most likely to take for granted.

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SAFETY

What You Need to Know About Omega-3 Fatty Acids

There may be a dose-related effect of omega-3 fatty acids on atrial fibrillation risk. In high doses there appeared to be an increase in risk for atrial fibrillation in the omega-3 groups (versus control) in both trials.

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...

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Dr Joseph Mercola 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.