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Rapunzel Wasn’t Simply in a Castle; It’s a Psychiatric Syndrome

Remember the maiden told to “let down your hair” so the prince could climb up to reach her? Yup, there’s more to that.

ENVIRON

The intersection of Public Health and Sustainability: Why it Matters Now More Than Ever

Today's health businesses face several complex challenges, ranging from stakeholder expectations to regulatory compliance. Amid these, sustainable development often takes a backseat. Sustainability may...

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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

Invisible Disabilities Need Our Attention and Understanding Like No Others

Subtle differences in behavior and ineptness in social interactions are only some of the overt symptoms of neurodivergent disorders.

Doctors and Patients Try to Shame Insurers Online to Reverse Prior Authorization Denials

This story is authored by LAUREN SAUSSER and is reprinted with permission by KFF Health News. Sally Nix was furious when her health insurance company...

Two Simple Ways to Lower Your Risk of Dying in the Hospital

Hospital-acquired pneumonia is not uncommon. Toothbrushing and mobilizing patients can dramatically lower the risk.

What Are Coronaviruses and How Do They Cause Covid-19

Coronaviruses and how the SARS-CoV-2 strain causes Covid-19. Learn about the evolution of coronaviruses and your risk for covid-19

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SAFETY

Debunking Bleach or Chlorine Dioxide as a Medical Treatment

Respiratory failure; changes in the heart's electrical activity that can cause deadly abnormal rhythms; life-threatening low blood pressure caused by dehydration; acute liver failure; low blood cell counts that require blood transfusion; as well as severe vomiting and diarrhea.

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

How Geert Vanden Bossche is Destroying American Herd Immunity

Geert Vanden Bossche presents a real and present danger to America's covid vaccination program. Data shows the growing reach and influence he enjoys in the US and Canada