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A California Medical Group Treats Only Homeless Patients — And Makes Money Doing It

LOS ANGELES — They distribute GPS devices so they can track their homeless patients. They stock their street kits with glass pipes used to...

ENVIRON

Confronting Climate Change — Includes Considering Its Naysayers

Noise Eats Science for Breakfast Almost Always — Do We Have the Luxury of Time to Get this Right?

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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

Stasis Dermatitis (Venous Eczema or Gravitational Dermatitis)

Stasis dermatitis is also called gravitational dermatitis, venous eczema, and venous stasis dermatitis. It happens when there is a problem with circulation in the veins

Atherosclerosis, Arteriosclerosis or Hardening of the Arteries

Atherosclerosis is a disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to your heart and other parts of your body.

Netflix Can Wait, Your Heart Can’t

A new study showing that daily walking just under 4,000 steps reduces the risk of premature death from any cause, including cardiovascular disease.

Why Healthcare Workers Struggle Amidst the Ongoing Pandemic

Houston Methodist Hospital President Dr. Marc Boom explains that medical workers are overburdened because of the high numbers of infected patients admitted to hospitals and the...

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SAFETY

We Call Out Reiner Fuellmich as a Fraud. The Covid Conspirator Investigated

Reiner Fuellmich is the Covid Conspiracy theorist spreading fake news across the internet. We call him out on his latest nonsensical article published recenty.

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...

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QUACK ALERTS

Dr. Edgar Suter on Medika’s Quack Scale

Dr. Edgar Suter scores 4 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. We recommend seeking alternate medical care for a trustworthy and reputable source.