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What You Need To Know About Home Health Services

Home health and aging at home are a growing trend - here's what you need to know

ENVIRON

The Role of Pediatric Hexavalent Vaccines to Leave No Child Behind on Pertussis and Polio Protection

Infant vaccination has been a cornerstone of global health, demonstrating over more than 100 years the health and socio-economic benefits of the reduced burden of infectious diseases.

EDUCATE

UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Midurethral Sling

A mid-urethral sling is the most common type of surgery used to correct stress urinary incontinence or a leaky bladder. A small, supportive material of synthetic mesh is placed under the urethra to give support.

DISEASES

Poll: Most Americans Encounter Health Misinformation – Most Aren’t Sure Whether It’s True or False 

Local TV and Broadcast News Among Most Trusted Sources for Health Information; Fewer Trust Social Media

The First 28 Days. Infant Mortality’s Dead Zone

The first month of life is the most vulnerable period for a babies survival. 2.4 million newborns died in 2020 in the first 28 days after birth.

Vision and COVID-19

THERE IS A GENETIC LINK BETWEEN COVID-19 RISK and the leading cause of vision loss in people 50 and older, age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Beans Are Now the Super Food That We All Need, So Get Ready for a New Diet

Beans are one of the best sources of protein and a food that can last a long time on the shelf. Researchers are singing their praises.

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

COVID B.1.1.7 - How Widespread Is It in the U.S. and How Worried Should We Be?

According to the CDC report, by March, and possibly sooner, this new variant will surpass the original virus as the leading cause of Covid-19 in the U.S.

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

Dr. Sherrill Sellman on Medika’s Quack Scale

Dr. Sherrill Sellman scores 5 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. She poses a high risk to the general public and we recommend against following any of her advice.