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MENTAL

After Everything COVID Has Done, I Am Still So Grateful

This is my second pandemic Thanksgiving. As I reflect back on all that has happened since early 2020, when SARS CoV-2 hit our shores...

ENVIRON

New Money From CDC Can Reduce the High Rate of Birth Defects in Texas

The Texas Birth Defects Registry received new funding from the CDC to help Texas track and trend the most accurate data to identify at-risk populations better and increase our States ability to protect pregnant people and babies.

EDUCATE

UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Colposcopy

Our Preparing for series allows a patient to properly prepare themselves for a procedure. Answers about how long the procedure will last, what’s involved, what to expect

DISEASES

FDA Approves THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH® SF Ablation Catheter

The CARTO® 3 System and THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH® SF Catheter allow for a patient-tailored ablation approach, resulting in high long-term effectiveness in persistent atrial fibrillation patients

Seborrheic Dermatitis, a type of Eczema

A chronic form of eczema, seborrheic dermatitis appears on the body where there are a lot of oil-producing (sebaceous) glands like the upper back, nose and scalp.

Startling Statistic: Growing Trend of Breast Cancer in Younger Females

There is a growing trend of breast cancer in younger females.

Navigating the Controversy: The Debate Over Full-Body MRIs and Their Risks

ONE OF THE HOTTEST CELEBRITY TRENDS is not an Hermes handbag or some other crazy expensive accessory. Stars are flocking to whole-body MRI scans through...

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

Why Should I Critically Appraise Health News?

Critical appraisal of healthcare news and opinion is essential in the modern world. This simple act can guide more informed decisions.

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

Andrew Wakefield, the ultimate medical con on Medika’s Quack Scale

Andrew Wakefield is the greatest medical fraud of our generation. Guilty of malpractice, misleading the public, lying, falsifying data, and causing vaccine