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Babson Diagnostics, BD Expand Strategic Partnership to Advance Diagnostic Blood Collection in New Care Settings

Babson Diagnostics and BD announced the expansion of a strategic partnership to move blood sample collection into new care settings

ENVIRON

UN Panel Warns of the Dire Consequences of Climate Change

The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued its latest assessment on global efforts to address climate change and the dire consequences if we don't heed the warnings.

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UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Colposcopy

Our Preparing for series allows a patient to properly prepare themselves for a procedure. Answers about how long the procedure will last, what’s involved, what to expect

DISEASES

Tackling Night Shift Worker Health Perils; Failure to Act Is Unhealthy

Shift work, in some professions, is unavoidable, but it also comes with mental and physical health issues, and workers need to begin to practice self-care to counteract these problems.

Interesting Findings Of Weekend Only Drinking

In their provocative recent report, researchers observe that “a significant amount of binge drinking among adults escapes public health scrutiny” because it occurs among people who drink at a moderate average level.

3 Habits of Highly Healthy People

Certain middle-age diet habits are associated with a much greater likelihood of dodging chronic diseases 30 years later.

Depression isn’t Caused by Low Serotonin Level, Are SSRIs still Effective?

Several previous studies have concluded that SSRIs can significantly reduce the risk of depression. However, a recent study refutes this.

HEALTHY MINDS

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

The Stroke That Stole My Father And the Tiny Device That Could Stop the Next One

It happened without warning. My father collapsed at home, his face slack, his words gone. In Shakespeare’s Henry VI, they called it a sudden outrage:“What sudden outrage...

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QUACK ALERTS

Kelly Brogan on Medika’s Quack Scale

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