Psychology & Psychiatry

Study explores dishonesty during a pandemic

People who are more worried about the risk to their health during a pandemic may be more likely to lie to obtain a vaccination earlier, according to research from the University of Southampton.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Tackling rising anxiety, burnout and depression in the workplace

Ask a person working in a small business how things are going and the question might prompt a mix of responses. On the one hand, work in a small organization can be enjoyable, exciting and creative. On the other, it's often ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Fear of failing: The secrets behind social anxiety

For many people, social interactions can be a source of dread. While some of us revel in parties, meetings and lunches, others are planning their exit strategy before they even step into a room.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Neuropsychologist argues for implementing value-based dementia care

The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) Catalyst recently published an article by Ochsner Health neuropsychologist R. John Sawyer, Ph.D. along with Ashley LaRoche, CCRC, Sakshi Sharma, MS and Carolina Pereira-Osorio, MS. ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

US to lift COVID emergencies—what happens next?

With US COVID-19 deaths averaging 500 a day, down from a peak of more than 3,000 two years ago, the White House plans to end national and public health emergencies on May 11.

Medical economics

Pandemic funding saved more Americans from medical debt

The number of Americans who had trouble paying their medical bills dropped precipitously between 2019 and 2021, and funds from the American Rescue Plan and other federal pandemic relief programs may have been a reason why.

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