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Confronting Climate Change — Includes Considering Its Naysayers

Noise Eats Science for Breakfast Almost Always — Do We Have the Luxury of Time to Get this Right?

EDUCATE

UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Hysteroscopic Polypectomy

Prepare yourself for a Hysteroscopic Polypectomy by learning more about what the procedure entails.

DISEASES

Untangling the False Binary of “Medical vs. Mind-Body”

One of the common stumbling blocks that can come up on the path of chronic pain recovery is confusion about whether or not a mind-body approach is right for you.

Poll: Most Americans Encounter Health Misinformation – Most Aren’t Sure Whether It’s True or False 

Local TV and Broadcast News Among Most Trusted Sources for Health Information; Fewer Trust Social Media

Is Social Media to Be Trusted for Health Information?

The Internet is an incredible wealth of information, not all of it truly scientific or health-promoting, but it can prove a quick way to garner details on health matters.

Understanding Your Blood Pressure

More attention is given to systolic blood pressure (the first number) as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease for people over 50.

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

Fraudulent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Products

An essential resource from the FDA warning people about Covid-19 Scams and fake treatments. Over 139 products listed.

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,...

SCAMS

QUACK ALERTS

Dr. Suzanne Humphries on Medika’s Quack Scale

Dr. Suzanne Humphries 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.