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MENTAL

The Robber’s Cave May Save Us in Times of Extreme Turmoil

A classic psychology experiment from many decades ago carries the promise we may need when there’s division among us in any area.

ENVIRON

Hospitals and Digital Health Can Save People and the Planet

The Healthcare industry produces two gigatons of carbon dioxide each year. Taking responsibility and action to address these emissions

EDUCATE

UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for Cesarean Delivery (C-Section)

When the baby is delivered through an incision in the abdomen and uterus, it is called a cesarean section or C-section delivery. Information on the procedure

DISEASES

A Vignette of Life as a Pediatric Cancer Mom

A hugely moving insight into the life of a parent of a pediatric cancer victim. We always feel deeply for young patients, but the parents bear their own kind of trauma.

New Hope for Migraine Sufferers: Could a Simple Nasal Spray Be the Answer?

One of my friends suffers from migraine headaches. If she does not get medicine on board immediately with symptom onset, days of misery ensue. Migraine is...

Stop Owning a Cancer Diagnosis

Sitting on hold on the phone a few years ago during active cancer treatment to speak to one of my Texas Oncology providers, I...

Your Company Health Plan Sucks and Costs Too Much

Companies can change how they pay for healthcare coverage so they and you get a much better deal — happier, healthier staff with employees and companies spending less.

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

Blocking Airflow During a Pandemic Helps the Covid Virus Spread. Open Your Windows

We need to open our windows to reduce the transmission of Covid-19 in our buildings and classrooms. Fresh air helps remove viral particles from our environment.

CARDIO

AI-Powered Obesity Care: FlyteHealth Delivers Big Wins for Connecticut’s Public Employees

In an era where access to effective obesity care remains mired in controversy over medication costs and payer reluctance, a promising model is gaining...

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.