Opioid use linked to higher risk of C. difficile infection
New research from the University of Georgia suggests that opioid use could make patients more vulnerable to infections.
Dec 8, 2025
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Study Characteristics: News and Research on Meta-Analysis
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease linked to increased risk for incident acute myocardial infarction
Patients with preexisting gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have an increased risk for incident acute myocardial infarction (AMI), according to a study published online Oct. 13 in JGH Open.
Oct 23, 2025
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New method could catch more women at risk of dangerous blood loss during childbirth
A new way of diagnosing heavy bleeding after birth (postpartum hemorrhage or PPH) is more effective at identifying women in need of treatment than the current diagnostic method, suggests a meta-analysis published in The Lancet.
Oct 6, 2025
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Lack of resources in neighborhoods linked to higher chance of certain mental illnesses
Living in a resource-deprived area may increase your risk of certain psychiatric conditions, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia published in Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology.
Sep 24, 2025
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Does your child have social anxiety? Here's how you can help
It's common for adolescents to feel nervous or shy around others. But how their parents treat them may help ease or worsen their social anxiety, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.
Sep 17, 2025
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International research finds emotional support can help prevent depression in later life
An international study led by Dr. Suraj Samtani and published in the American Journal of Epidemiology has found that emotional support, such as having someone to talk to when feeling stressed, is linked to significantly lower ...
Sep 15, 2025
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Parent-focused programs fail to prevent obesity in toddlers, analysis finds
Existing approaches to behavioral programs targeted at parents with children up to age 12 months and that aim to combat childhood obesity are insufficient to improve body mass index (BMI) at approximately two years of age, ...
Sep 10, 2025
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What we've learned about narcissism over the past 30 years
You've probably seen the word "narcissist" thrown around online in headlines, on dating apps or in therapy-themed TikToks. But the label that people often unthinkingly slap on toxic bosses or reality TV villains hides a much ...
Sep 8, 2025
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Treating heart failure patients with anti-obesity medication can reduce emissions and improve clinical outcomes
New research has found that the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists, a class of medications commonly prescribed for patients with obesity and diabetes, reduces the environmental footprint of health care and clinical outcomes when ...
Aug 27, 2025
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Potatoes may increase risk of type 2 diabetes—depending on their preparation
In a study that tracked the diets of more than 205,000 adults over decades, French fries were associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), while other forms of potatoes—including baked, boiled, and ...
Aug 6, 2025
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