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MENTAL

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.

ENVIRON

The Social Innovation Summit is the Other UN Changing the World

Photo Credit Social Innovation Summit: Chelsea Clinton was among the keynotes at this year's Summit. She serves as an executive of the Clinton Foundation and is a noted author.

EDUCATE

UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for an Endometrial Biopsy

An endometrial biopsy is a simple office-based procedure where a doctor removes a small amount of tissue from inside the uterine cavity. This procedure

DISEASES

Is Age-Related Muscle Loss Linked to Early Mortality?

Researchers posit that a sedentary lifestyle coupled with poor dietary habits may play a role in the development of the ailment. Sarcopenia: What you need to know.

Feds Rein In Use of Predictive Software That Limits Care for Medicare Advantage Patients

Judith Sullivan was recovering from major surgery at a Connecticut nursing home in March when she got surprising news from her Medicare Advantage plan:...

Soccer Journalist Dies of an Aneurysm – Five Ways to Reduce Risk

LEGENDARY US SOCCER JOURNALIST GRANT WAHL DIED at 49 from a ruptured aortic aneurysm while covering the World Cup in Qatar.

One Trick to Lowering Heart Risk: Friends Have Benefits

Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death among high-income countries and is projected to be the leading cause of death worldwide by 2030.

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SAFETY

Voluntary Recall: Two Lots of NP Thyroid® Tablets, Due to Sub Potency

Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of 15-mg and one lot of 120-mg NP Thyroid®, Thyroid Tablets, USP [levothyroxine (T4) and liothyronine (T3)] to the consumer level.

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

Why Polly Tommey Poses a Threat to Your Health and Your Children

Polly Tommey is a walking, talking propaganda machine for the anti-vax groups. Her lies and deceptive marketing pose a serious threat to public health. A convert of Andrew Wakefiled, she