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Why Do Adults Need Coloring Books?

As writing incorporates a greater degree of brainpower, involving as it does our muscles, portions of our brain involved in decision-making and elaboration of intent and memory, drawing does much the same.

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UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Permanent Birth Control or Bilateral Salpingectomy

A bilateral salpingectomy is an outpatient procedure to permanently prevent pregnancy and reduce the lifetime risk of ovarian cancer.

DISEASES

Main Cause of Death in Infants Ages Zero to Five in Low-Income Countries; Hope for a Better Future

Hope shines through the veil of despair with low-cost, effective interventions that can significantly reduce the number of deaths among infants aged 0 to 5.

It’s Not Your Father’s Stethoscope

Those rubber and metal tubes are certainly iconic—that device that rests over the shoulders of clinicians.  It’s a badge of authority and honor that...

Vitamin D, Your Heart, and Cancer

“It is likely that vitamin D supplementation does not provide major health benefits, especially in populations where the vitamin D situation is already good...

Dr. Susan Love: A Legacy of Empathy and Empowerment in Medicine

Dr. Love was a staunch advocate for patient-centered care, recognizing that each person’s journey through illness is unique and deeply personal.

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

The Facts About Fetal Cells and Covid Vaccines Explained

Fact checking the use of fetal cells in vaccines. Understanding how vaccines are manufactured and tested will help allay your fears about any risk from

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. 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.