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Pet Ownership for Children Can Help Them Develop Important Values

Whether tiny or apartment-appropriate in size, pets can help children develop in ways that shape their adulthood.

ENVIRON

America at a Climate Crossroads: The Stark Choices Ahead

As the United States gears up for one of the most consequential elections in its history, the future of climate action is at stake....

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

Make America Healthy Again: An Unconventional Movement That May Have Found Its Moment

The MAHA movement says they will restore trust in Federal health agencies that lost public support during the pandemic.

Surprising Connection Found: Missing Teeth At Birth Linked to Cancer Risk

MISSING TEETH AT BIRTH IS LINKED TO CANCER RISK. A new study from Denmark suggests that congenital tooth loss is linked to cancer risk.

Hair Straightening and Cancer — What Oncologists Want You to Know

THE HEADLINES ARE FRIGHTENING: “Hair-straightening chemical products linked to increased uterine cancer risk in a new study,” blares CNN. NBC News offers this: “Chemical hair straighteners linked to [a] higher risk of uterine cancer for Black women, study shows.”

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

Debunking Common Coronavirus and Covid Misconceptions, Myths, Lies, and Fairytales

Debunking Covid myths and conspiracies about masks, vaccines, PCR tests and more. A long list of misinformation rebutted. Want to help counter covid misinformation?

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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Ivermectin is Dead and Buried Despite NIH Website Misstep and Twitter Buzz

Ivermectin is a global con, sold by unscrupulous doctors and healthcare professionals as a treatment for Covid. It doesn't work.