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Older Hispanic adults buffered against social isolation despite higher rates of sensory disabilities, study finds
Social isolation is a growing public health concern linked to higher rates of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, infectious disease, depression, anxiety and even premature death. Older adults report the highest rates ...
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Parents who run with a stroller have lower risk of overuse injury
Anyone who has run while pushing a stroller knows stroller running can feel cumbersome and hard on the body. But does it increase the risk of injury? According to a new study from researchers at Penn State Berks, the answer ...
Aug 12, 2026
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Nearly 40% of inpatient psychiatric nurses suffer high burnout; work environment holds solution
A new study published in the Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing reveals that four in 10 inpatient psychiatric mental health registered nurses (PMH-RNs) experience high burnout. However, researchers found that ...
Aug 12, 2026
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Emory researchers build a more accurate way to track what you eat
In 2024, diet and nutrition apps had reached a global market value of $2.1 billion, with an anticipated value of $4.5 billion by 2030. Most of these apps now include AI-powered photo recognition as a standard feature.
Aug 12, 2026
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Patented AI technology improves bruise detection across all skin tones
Can new technology make it easier to understand bruises? That's the question researchers at George Mason University's Injury Analytics Lab (IAL) are answering with a patented technology that combines artificial intelligence, ...
Aug 12, 2026
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Supportive workplaces key to retaining experienced NHS nurses, study finds
A new large-scale survey of NHS nurses by the University of Southampton and the University of Portsmouth has revealed what matters most to them.
Aug 12, 2026
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Keeping the 'human' in human services
In behavioral health, lived experience is an essential asset for peer supporters—those who use their own experiences to help people feel empowered, supported and hopeful. In a new policy paper published in Psychiatric Services, ...
Aug 11, 2026
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The way we talk about physical activity matters in chronic illness
Many people living with chronic illness say advice about physical activity can feel overwhelming or create feelings of guilt. According to the researchers, the way health care professionals communicate about physical activity ...
Aug 10, 2026
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A hands-on approach to distance medicine
Dr. Pijuan Yu sits at his lab station, focused on the task at hand. He is feeling for a lump. The glass wall to his right reveals other students and researchers as they pass, but his attention remains steady. Two rubbery ...
Aug 7, 2026
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Mental health workers may hold negative beliefs about people who misuse opioids
A new study from the University of Georgia suggests that mental health workers may hold the harshest views toward the very patient population they're supposed to help: people with opioid addiction.
Aug 7, 2026
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Dry needling is different from acupuncture. So what's involved? And is it effective?
Physiotherapists, chiropractors and osteopaths commonly use dry needling to treat neck, shoulder, back and other types of muscle pain.
Aug 6, 2026
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How singing in a choir hits the right note for people living with brain conditions
When people are first diagnosed with a brain condition, they may not consider joining a choir to improve their well-being and regain their voice.
Aug 5, 2026
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In tests of athletic performance, plant-based diets hold their own
Could athletes trade meat for plants and maintain their performance? In a multi-university study, researchers found that recreational runners and resistance trainers did just that.
Aug 4, 2026
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Nurses call for a prevention-focused approach to child health
Currently, the U.S. health care system is very reactive, mainly treating people, including children, after they become sick rather than preventing illness. School nurse expert Erin Maughan and colleagues in the American Academy ...
Aug 4, 2026
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Support for concussion recovery could lie in the pantry
Nutrition strategies for concussion management are being implemented by dietitians to support Australia's elite collision sport athletes, new Griffith University research has found. Lead author Dr. Nathan Delang interviewed ...
Aug 4, 2026
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People with disabilities fear service cuts as Trump's DOJ questions legal protections
Amanda DeSimone-Shabrack relies on a home health care aide to help her high-needs autistic 12-year-old son, Mason. Virginia's Medicaid program covers the assistance, enabling her to work as both an education technology specialist ...
Aug 4, 2026
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AI scribes promise less paperwork but may introduce errors into patient records
Visits to a new doctor, physical therapist or specialist often begin with: "Do you mind if I use AI?" According to Off the Record, a new report by Digital Rights Watch, more than 40% of Australian doctors are now using AI ...
Aug 3, 2026
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Nurse-led initiative reduces unplanned extubations
A nurse-led initiative at a New Jersey hospital reversed an upward trend of unplanned extubation rates in its medical intensive care unit (MICU) and maintained the improvement for five years, according to an article published ...
Aug 3, 2026
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The first 72 hours: Hospital routines may undermine breastfeeding
An evidence review of international research suggests widespread misconceptions within the medical community about early milk production, pacifiers and breast pumps may be undermining breastfeeding success in the critical ...
Aug 1, 2026
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Why your doctors keep leaving
If it feels harder to keep the same doctor, you're not imagining it. Health care leaders say retirements, burnout and changing workforce expectations are making it complicated to keep experienced clinicians in place.
Jul 31, 2026
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'Restoring the joy of eating': Overcoming dysphagia through 3D food printing technology
As South Korea enters a superaged society, the rising number of cancer and chronic disease patients has made "eating well" an emerging national and social challenge. Dysphagia—difficulty swallowing—is particularly common ...
Jul 31, 2026
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Study identifies measures that aid in the recovery of patients with fractures near the shoulder
People with chronic shoulder pain naturally avoid movements involving that part of the body, fearing they will injure themselves again or experience more discomfort. However, if this behavior continues beyond the necessary ...
Jul 29, 2026
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Trunk stability emerges as stronger balance marker than hip strength in older adults
Maintaining balance is essential for preserving functional independence during aging. A study led by researchers from Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) and ISABIAL suggests that trunk stability may play a particularly ...
Jul 28, 2026
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Conventional lecterns outperformed by ergonomic prototype in usability tests
Lecterns have been a feature of public speaking for centuries. Research in the International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics has developed a new design based on body measurements and working patterns of university ...
Jul 28, 2026
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Millions of family caregivers manage complex diets for older relatives—often with little nutritional guidance
My first science experiment was in sixth grade for our county's science fair. Over three months, I tested how my grandfather's blood sugar responded to green leafy vegetables versus brown rice at dinnertime. My mom would ...
Jul 27, 2026
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