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The Forgotten in Mental Health Facilities Do Have a Few Advocates

Psychiatry has not a checkered past but a past that must push all of us into a more enlightened future. Relating the past, just...

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Brick-and-Mortar CSR and Community Prosperity

From Vacant Spaces to Vibrant Communities: It’s Time to Rethink Corporate Impact Efforts

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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

Exclusive From HIMSS24: Meet Phil Bradley, HIMSS Global Digital Health Strategist

HIMSS is far more than a gathering of 36,000 health information pros - it's a professional society diving into the trenches of building a connective health ecosystem

Brad Pitt Believes He May Have an Inability to Recognize Faces, Prosopagnosia

Once again we are reminded that unusual neurologic disorders can be found in anyone and the latest to indicate he has a problem is a stellar actor.

Study Links Severe Sleep Apnea to Higher Blood Glucose Levels in African Americans

African Americans with severe sleep apnea and other adverse sleep patterns are much more likely to have high blood glucose levels —a risk factor for diabetes—than those without these patterns

Monkeypox: What You Need to Know

Monkeypox is a virus endemic in parts of West and Central Africa. The condition is a less virulent form of smallpox.

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The Mechanics of Vaping and Its Medical Impact on Your Health

How safe is vaping? What medical literature exists to support claims of safety or the contrary? Medika examines the lucrative industry.

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This 5-Minute Habit Could Help Prevent a Dangerous Heart Condition.

At 7:28 a.m., the sidewalk was still damp from last night’s Seattle area rain. I stepped outside, tea still warming my throat, and began walking...

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Why Polly Tommey Poses a Threat to Your Health and Your Children

Polly Tommey is a walking, talking propaganda machine for the anti-vax groups. Her lies and deceptive marketing pose a serious threat to public health. A convert of Andrew Wakefiled, she