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Working Less Is Not Goofing Off — It Makes Mental Health Sense

Too often, taking a "mental health day" off or working four days instead of five is riddled with guilt because we believe not working is wrong and that we should work a whole week.

ENVIRON

UBQ Materials to Showcase Resource Recovery Solution at COP28 in First Ever Waste and Resource Pavilion

Joining the Israel Delegation for Third Year, UBQ Materials’ COP28 Participation Features Blue Zone Presentation in UNFCCC Global Innovation Hub Pavilion

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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

Primary Care for the Sickest of the Sick

Comprehensive Care Improves Health Yet Reduces Total Costs

Are You Destroying Your Bones?

How being sedentary can put your bone integrity at risk.

Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the cervix. The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus (the hollow, pear-shaped organ where a fetus grows).

AISAP Rural Health Breakthrough in Ghana is a Blueprint for Solving Cardiology Deserts

Access to cardiac care remains one of the most pressing, yet overlooked, crises in global health. In the United States, nearly half of all...

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SAFETY

Why Should I Critically Appraise Health News?

Critical appraisal of healthcare news and opinion is essential in the modern world. This simple act can guide more informed decisions.

CARDIO

GLP‑1 Medications in Later Life: Why the “Miracle Shot” Needs a Senior‑Specific Safety Lens

When GLP-1 medications like semaglutide began to gain attention, many people saw them as a breakthrough. For some people, these drugs help lower blood sugar,...

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QUACK ALERTS

Dr. Judy Mikovits on Medika’s Quack Scale

Dr Judy Mikovits 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.