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MENTAL

Trauma Transfer May Be Possible, But Is It Probable?

Those who agreed with Mendel, Darwin, or Lamarck supported opposing theories of genetic transfer, but trauma transfer may now be heritable.

ENVIRON

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

Arrhythmia, also known as Dysrhythmia

An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. During an arrhythmia, the heart can beat too fast, too slowly, or with an irregular rhythm.

The Decision of Life/Death Should Be Left to Whom?

End-of-life circumstances present difficult ethical and personal dilemmas, and deciding who should make the decision is problematic.

Promise and Peril of Instant Health Information Access for Consumers

Apps and AI Help Patients Access in a Blink Their Diagnostic Data: But Lacking Physician Input Fuels Fear

Understanding the Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines: Insights from a Major International Study

Studies confirm that the known risks of COVID-19 vaccines are very rare and that the benefits outweigh the potential risks.

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

Texas Listeria Outbreak Leads to Tyson Chicken Recall

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced a recall of over 8 million pounds of ready-to-eat chicken after a Listeria outbreak in Texas was detected by the Whole Genome Sequencing Project.

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.