Mental health needs are on the rise. Today one in five Americans lives with a mental health condition, and suicide rates over the last two decades have increased by more than 30%. Organizations like the National Alliance ...
Jan 17, 2024
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Despite having a higher risk of experiencing a stroke and being more likely to die from a stroke, Black patients are less likely to receive lifesaving stroke treatments than white patients, a University of Georgia study found.
Jan 12, 2024
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One of the largest studies to date on post-operative outcomes for patients with Down syndrome following total knee replacement and total hip replacement surgeries was recently published by Yale researchers.
Jan 11, 2024
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Bria Peacock chose a career in medicine because the Black Georgia native saw the dire health needs in her community—including access to abortion care.
Jan 11, 2024
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a relatively common condition that affects most women who menstruate, at some point in their lives. Typically, PMS can cause a variety of symptoms, including mood swings, irritability, bloating, ...
Jan 10, 2024
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For a recent study, UKB researchers created two sets of 25 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), each with five possible answers, one of which was correct. The first set of questions was written by an experienced medical lecturer; ...
Jan 10, 2024
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Medical students with co-occurring disabilities are more likely than their peers to experience burnout, a new Yale study finds. That risk increases if the student identifies as Asian or in a racial or ethnic group typically ...
Jan 10, 2024
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Cigarette smoking remains the leading avoidable cause of premature death in the United States, accounting for approximately 500,000 deaths or 1 in 5 deaths annually. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, ...
Jan 10, 2024
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New research conducted by students and a professor at the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College finds that smartphone usage can increase and even become unhealthy for those who have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), ...
Jan 10, 2024
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A pre-pandemic study on Ph.D. students' mental health showed that they often struggle with such issues. Financial insecurity and feelings of isolation can be among the factors affecting students' well-being.
Jan 10, 2024
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