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New National Survey of People Living with Bipolar I Disorder Provides Insights Into Disease-Related Challenges and the Treatment Journey

Respondents Reported Physical and Psychosocial Impacts of Living with Bipolar I Disorder and Side Effects of Medications Used to Treat the Disease More Than...

ENVIRON

Covid’s Impact on Climate Change and Health

Our planet is doomed unless we address climate change. That is the refrain science would have you believe, but is it actually true? Four...

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UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Abdominal Hysterectomy

Prepare yourself for a Robotic Hysterectomy by learning more about what the procedure entails.

DISEASES

Sleep and Your Gut Could Be Doing Battle Against You

A disturbing relationship exists between your sleep habits and your gut, and it can upset your mental and physical health.

It’s Not Just The Lightning, But the Lightning Rod!

The rigid walls of many corporations prevent collaboration—the critical step to building the connective tissue that allows the voices of innovation to be heard and embraced.

In America, Cancer Patients Endure Debt on Top of Disease

“Diagnosis: Debt” is a reporting partnership between KHN and NPR exploring the scale, impact, and causes of medical debt in America

Meningitis and Encephalitis. Symptoms and Treatments

Infections and other disorders affecting the brain and spinal cord can activate the immune system, which leads to inflammation. These diseases, and the resulting inflammation, can produce a wide range of symptoms, including fever, headache, seizures, and changes in behavior or confusion

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SAFETY

Kratom, the Undiluted Truth. Is it a Dangerous Drug or a Godsend?

There are two sides to Kratom and two distinct views of it in the public’s mind. Kratom users see the drug as a lifesaver. Some of them consume it for pain, others, as a means to wean themselves off opioids

CARDIO

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...

SCAMS

QUACK ALERTS

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.