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MENTAL

A Stunningly Bad Study Claims Social Media Devastates Teen Girls’ Mental Health

A recent study suggests social media has a tremendous impact on teenage girls mental health. The research is flawed as are the conclusions the author draws

ENVIRON

Climate Change Has an Underbelly Few Are Considering

I was fortunate enough to attend a session by Robert Frost many years ago in Lennox, MA, where he read one of his famous...

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

Epipen® and Why Carrying One May Save Your Life

Epipen® is an intramuscular auto-injector that administers a single measured dose of Epinephrine (you probably know this as Adrenaline)

Marfan Syndrome (MFS)

Marfan syndrome is a disorder that affects the connective tissue in many parts of the body. Connective tissue provides strength and flexibility to structures such as bones

How Physicians Benefit From The Experience and Knowledge of Nurses

Experienced nurses know what you need to know about your patients and their conditions.

Why Waste Money on School Lunches for Poor Kids?

Politics don't mix well with biology and child development, especially regarding nourishing lunches that promote educational efforts.

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

Opioids. Everything you need to know about America’s Most Lethal Drugs

Opioid overdoses related to illegally manufactured fentanyl (the most powerful of the opioids) represented the greatest contribution to the increasing numbers

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

Kelly Brogan on Medika’s Quack Scale

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