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MENTAL

Standing Up for Yourself Can Reduce Social Anxiety

When I act like I matter, connecting with others feels safe and good. When I act like I don’t matter, connecting with others feels unsafe and uncomfortable.

ENVIRON

Why Israel’s Brilliant Climate Solutions Are Still Invisible

If you work in climate or environmental innovation, you’ve probably felt the shift: it’s getting harder to break through. Funding is tighter. Policymakers are...

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UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Vaginal Hysterectomy

A vaginal hysterectomy is a minimally invasive technique to remove the uterus. Vaginal hysterectomy is a minimally invasive surgery that benefits patients by having only a vaginal incision, shorter hospital stay, faster recovery, reduced pain, and a shorter hospital stay.

DISEASES

Is My Drink Plotting My Downfall? Xylitol Explained

I thought the story of scary bug-eyed fish with fiber-optic lights protruding from their foreheads would be my story of the week. But then I saw scary...

Forgiveness Isn’t the Only Way to Heal

There's a ton of talk in wellness communities about the healing powers of forgiveness, including from chronic pain recovery specialists.

The Brain Does Not Respect the Lines We Draw

Brain health does not have an evidence problem. The science arrived years ago, and it is not subtle. In 2021, conditions affecting the nervous...

Rethinking Blood Pressure

IS YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE NORMAL? Are you sure? Researchers are moving the bar on what constitutes an “ideal” blood pressure. Today we explore a study suggesting...

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

How Medika’s Quack Scale Works

To help you sort out the schemers and con artists Medika has set up our own Quack Scale for you to easily and quickly identify healthcare professionals that pose a risk to your health and mental wellbeing.

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

Dr. Suzanne Humphries on Medika’s Quack Scale

Dr. Suzanne Humphries 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.