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MENTAL

Rapunzel Wasn’t Simply in a Castle; It’s a Psychiatric Syndrome

Remember the maiden told to “let down your hair” so the prince could climb up to reach her? Yup, there’s more to that.

ENVIRON

CDC Members Prove to Themselves the Pandemic Isn’t Over

Healthcare facilities are being told that the need for masks will soon be lifted and the pandemic will be seen as finished, but that’s questionable.

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

A Triumph of Science: Breast Cancer Survival

BREAST CANCER REMAINS A GLOBAL PROBLEM, impacting over 2.3 million people yearly. Today, we examine breast cancer survival improvements, a triumph of science. We’ll also look at strategies to reduce breast cancer risk.

Donating Blood is an Easy Way to Help Out During the Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has depleted our nation’s blood supply. Blood banks are seeking whole blood, plasma and platelet donors.

Houston Methodist Hospital Will Fire Employees Who Do not Get a Covid-19 Vaccine

Houston Methodist Hospital system will terminate employees who do not get a Covid-19 vaccine

Ultra-processed Foods and Mental Health

A new systematic review and meta-analysis of 43 observational studies revealed many harmful effects of ultra-processed foods, including a slight increase in the odds of suffering from depression.

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

How to Embark Safely on the Path to Alternative Health

Safer Alternative Health without risking your life, your health or your wallet. How to keep yourself safe and ensure you find treatments best suited to you.

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. Christiane Northrup on Medika’s Quack Scale

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