Health
How to design menopause leave policies that really support women in the workplace
More than 15 million women are in employment in the UK right now, which means menopause is undoubtedly a workplace issue.
Sep 12, 2023
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Health
Traditional medicine provides health care to many around the globe—the WHO is trying to make it safer
For approximately 80% of the world's population, the first stop after catching a cold or breaking a bone isn't the hospital—maybe because there isn't one nearby, or they can't afford it. Instead, the first step is consulting ...
Sep 7, 2023
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Health
Sanitized ready-to-eat salad may contain disease-causing bacteria
A study published in the journal Foods provides an overview of research on minimally processed vegetables (MPVs), with a specific focus on the Brazilian market.
Aug 29, 2023
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Addiction
Police involvement may hamstring overdose outreach efforts
A new study finds law enforcement officials play a critical role in launching programs designed to reduce the risk of repeat overdoses in people who use drugs. However, the study also raises concerns that law enforcement's ...
Aug 22, 2023
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Other
New article recounts a medical school's holistic admissions practices
Colleges and universities wanting to commit to health and education equity without using affirmative action can turn to the UC Davis School of Medicine for best practices, according to a new article published this week in ...
Aug 16, 2023
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Medications
Q&A: Postpartum depression drug heralds new hope for moms, says physician
The Food and Drug Administration announced Friday its approval of the new drug zuranolone for postpartum depression. The once-daily pill, meant for short-term use, may help those who struggle with the serious, sometimes life-threatening ...
Aug 7, 2023
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Pediatrics
Gastroschisis: A newborn bowel condition that requires specialty care
Gastroschisis is a complex and costly birth condition that affects babies' bowels. Cases have doubled in the United States over the last two decades.
Aug 7, 2023
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Addiction
Study identifies pitfalls, solutions for using AI to predict opioid use disorder
More than 10 million Americans misused prescription opioids in 2019, and nearly 75 percent of drug overdose deaths in 2020 involved an opioid. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, overdose ...
Jul 27, 2023
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Medications
New study finds medications to treat alcohol addiction underused
Medications for alcohol use disorder are underutilized in British Columbia, despite their safety and effectiveness, according to a new study published today in the journal Addiction.
Jul 25, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hepatitis C rates soar among pregnant women
In the two decades since the opioid epidemic took off, the addiction crisis has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans.
Jul 24, 2023
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