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NAMI Poll: Parents Want Mental Health Education in Schools, Mental Health Days Off for Students

ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- An overwhelming number of parents support mental health education in schools and "mental health days" for their children, according...

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

Is My Drink Plotting My Downfall? Xylitol Explained

scary headlines proclaiming that the sweetener xylitol — in the gum that I am chewing as I write — is linked to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and early death

Reduce Dementia by Staying Active

ARE YOU PHYSICALLY ACTIVE? I have some good news for you: Older adults who participate in a variety of activities appear to reduce their dementia...

Feeling Anxious or Blue? Might Be Your Diet

COULD ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS INFLUENCE YOUR MOOD? The answer may be yes.

Guns, Race, and Profit: The Pain of America’s Other Epidemic

BOGALUSA, La. — Less than a mile from a century-old mill that sustained generations in this small town north of New Orleans, 19-year-old Tajdryn...

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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

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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Dr. Edgar Suter on Medika’s Quack Scale

Dr. Edgar Suter scores 4 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. We recommend seeking alternate medical care for a trustworthy and reputable source.