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MENTAL

Treatment for Schizophrenia and Bipolar I Disorder Gets Vote of Support

The Alkermes ALKS 3831 development program is part of our ongoing commitment to develop new therapeutic options for adults living with serious mental illness.

ENVIRON

How To Use a Controversial Supreme Court Ruling for Good

Given the recent 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis Supreme Court decision in favor of “discrimination in the name of expression,” businesses must harness their power to say no to servicing climate-destructive companies.

EDUCATE

UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for Cesarean Delivery (C-Section)

When the baby is delivered through an incision in the abdomen and uterus, it is called a cesarean section or C-section delivery. Information on the procedure

DISEASES

Vitamin D, Your Heart, and Cancer

“It is likely that vitamin D supplementation does not provide major health benefits, especially in populations where the vitamin D situation is already good...

AI is Transforming Health Delivery: A Five-Year Reflection

Beyond Hype AI, ChatGPT and LLMs Are Practical Tools for Improved Care and Optimized Processes

Homelessness Among Older People Is on the Rise, Driven by Inflation and the Housing Crunch

The housing affordability crisis, driven in part by the covid-19 pandemic, and high inflation are chipping away at fixed incomes. Although data is limited, advocates for seniors and people who are homeless say greater numbers of adults are showing up at shelters across the country.

BRCA1 and 2: The Breast Cancer Genes

Recent breast cancer statistics suggest that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Approximately 60 percent of women who have inherited these harmful gene mutations will develop breast cancer.

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

Texas Listeria Outbreak Leads to Tyson Chicken Recall

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced a recall of over 8 million pounds of ready-to-eat chicken after a Listeria outbreak in Texas was detected by the Whole Genome Sequencing Project.

CARDIO

This 5-Minute Habit Could Help Prevent a Dangerous Heart Condition.

At 7:28 a.m., the sidewalk was still damp from last night’s Seattle area rain. I stepped outside, tea still warming my throat, and began walking...

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.