Death and doctors: New study looks at medical student education on end-of-life care
Doctors encounter death and dying significantly more than most people. It's the price of saving lives and helping people.
Jan 14, 2026
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Q&A: Why weight stigma hits hard in a diet-focused culture
Every January, it can seem like the pressure to lose weight enters full swing. Ads for diet supplements and weight loss drugs abound. Gyms are full of people with a renewed commitment to fitness after the holidays.
Jan 7, 2026
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Researchers work to improve communication support for children with autism
For people with autism—especially those with intellectual disabilities, or others with extensive support needs—communicating needs and ideas can be difficult. Many rely on intense individualized support and educational interventions.
Dec 15, 2025
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Doulas play essential roles in reproductive health care, and more states are beginning to recognize it
A growing share of Americans, especially in rural areas, are losing access to reproductive health care. At the same time, American women are dying during or after pregnancy at higher rates than in any other high-income country.
Dec 10, 2025
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Intervention aims to enhance self-determination of young people with intellectual disability
Between 0.7% and 1.5% of people in developed countries are estimated to suffer from intellectual disability (ID). In Spain, this is equivalent to more than 400,000 people. The term intellectual disability refers to a set ...
Dec 2, 2025
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Patients are more than participants: What meaningful engagement really looks like—and why it improves health research
When we talk about "patient engagement" in research, it can sound like a slogan on a grant application rather than something that changes people's lives.
Rural Australians are 13% less likely to survive cancer. Here's what needs to change
If you live in rural or remote Australia and are diagnosed with cancer, you're less likely to survive than someone in the city with the same disease. Our research shows people in rural Australia are 13% less likely to survive ...
Nov 28, 2025
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Rapid growth of radiopharmaceutical therapy highlights need for expertise
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) has released a position paper outlining the education, training, and experience needed to ensure the safe and effective delivery of radiopharmaceutical therapy ...
Nov 12, 2025
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Children's dental health in the UK still very poor, despite interventions
Children's access to NHS dentists and rates of tooth decay remain very poor despite improvements from national government interventions, oral health experts say.
Nov 10, 2025
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How autism rates are rising, and why that could lead to more inclusive communities
I can say from personal experience that being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder can feel very isolating. Increasingly, however, it's not unusual.
Oct 30, 2025
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