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MENTAL

Depression isn’t Caused by Low Serotonin Level, Are SSRIs still Effective?

Several previous studies have concluded that SSRIs can significantly reduce the risk of depression. However, a recent study refutes this.

ENVIRON

The Social Innovation Summit is the Other UN Changing the World

Photo Credit Social Innovation Summit: Chelsea Clinton was among the keynotes at this year's Summit. She serves as an executive of the Clinton Foundation and is a noted author.

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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

It’s Not Your Father’s Stethoscope

Those rubber and metal tubes are certainly iconic—that device that rests over the shoulders of clinicians.  It’s a badge of authority and honor that...

Study Reveals Staggering Toll of Being Black in America: 1.6M Excess Deaths Over 22 Years

Research has long shown that Black people live sicker lives and die younger than white people.

Type 1 Diabetes, Risks and Treatment

In most people with type 1 diabetes, the body’s immune system, which normally fights infection, attacks and destroys the cells in the pancreas that make insulin

The Ripple Effect of War: Conflict is Shattering the Ukrainian Public Health System

Beyond the Battlefield Citizens Confront a Different Enemy — Despair, Disease and Death

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

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. Christiane Northrup on Medika’s Quack Scale

Dr Christiane Northrup scores 5 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. She poses a high risk to both her patients and the general public and we recommend against following any of her advice.