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MENTAL

The Robber’s Cave May Save Us in Times of Extreme Turmoil

A classic psychology experiment from many decades ago carries the promise we may need when there’s division among us in any area.

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

Increase Inclusivity in Research by Reimagining Clinical Trials

Improving diversity in medical research requires more than patient engagement – it demands a rethinking of research infrastructure

Giant Health System Almost Saved a Community Hospital. Now, It Wants to ‘Extract Every Dollar’

For most of last year, St. Agnes Medical Center, based in Fresno, California, looked like a white knight poised to rescue smaller Madera Community...

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.

Heart Disease: Seven Keys to Dropping Your Risk

Worried about your Heart? Did you know that lifestyle may drop your cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality by a remarkable 75 percent?

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

Mastering The Art of Tweet-Jacking During a Pandemic

Covid conspiracies rely on tweet-jacking fact based tweets from reputable sources, appropriating the tweet and then subverting it for their own agenda.

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..