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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...

ENVIRON

The Top 10 Public Health Policy Issues for Election Year 2024

At this time of year, there is the expected stream of top-notch analyses about trends in health – from innovations to watch to people...

EDUCATE

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

Why ‘White Coat Syndrome’ and The Pandemic Are A Double Threat

White coat syndrome, or ‘white coat hypertension’, is a phenomenon whereby patients experience elevated blood pressure when they are in the presence of a medical professional

Stimulating the Brain for Major Mental Health Treatment Needs

Innovative research into brain stimulation techniques now uses non-invasive methods for treatment-resistant mental health disorders such as major depression.

Cancer — Some Good News

CANCER DEATH RATES HAVE BEEN DROPPING for nearly 20 years. Today we explore how it is happening with a particular focus on the extraordinary progress...

When Plans Shift: The High Stakes of Climate Innovation

For the climate tech sector, this isn’t just about political setbacks — it’s about reimagining its role in a world where change is constant, risks are high, and opportunities are emerging in unexpected places.

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

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

Kerri Rivera on Medika’s Quack Scale

Kerri Rivera scores 5 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. She poses a high risk to the general public and we recommend against purchasing any of her products..