Addiction
'Women my age tend to drink—it's normal'
Women aged 50-70 are more likely than younger women to consume alcohol at levels that exceed low risk drinking guidelines—and most think that's just perfectly fine.
Feb 11, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers study the impact of cancer on Hispanic patients and their caregivers
Cancer, in all of its forms, is a public health concern responsible for more than 8 million deaths each year in the United States. In addition to its effect on patients and the health care system in general, cancer also places ...
Mar 20, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Water-scarce cultures value long-term thinking more than their water-rich neighbors do
Water is the world's most valuable natural resource. Although a human can survive weeks or even months without food, going as little as three days without water could spell the end. The effects of water scarcity aren't limited ...
Jul 25, 2023
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Medical economics
California's Latino population is underrepresented in medicine. This local program could help
At the age of 19, Melisse Lopez has a career plan: After translating for her Spanish-speaking grandfather as he battled health complications, she wants to provide that same service for others as a bilingual occupational therapist.
Aug 7, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Happy songs: These are the musical elements that make us feel good
Music has a unique power to affect the way people feel and many people use music to enhance or change their mood, channel emotions and for psychological support.
Mar 31, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers examine black men's perceptions of labeling after a violent firearm injury
The way Black men see themselves after a firearm injury—whether as a survivor or victim—could change over time and have implications on their mental health, according to a Rutgers Health study.
May 28, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How to mitigate the impact of a lockdown on mental health
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting people's mental health. But what helps and hinders people in getting through a lockdown? A new study led by researchers at the University of Basel addressed this question using data from ...
Jan 7, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hispanic patients with respiratory failure found much more likely to be oversedated
Hispanic individuals who are hospitalized with respiratory failure are five times more likely than non-Hispanic patients to receive deep sedation while on a ventilator, according to a new study published in the Annals of ...
Feb 15, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pandemic has people hungering to be touched
The human body is programmed to like human contact. Infants depend on being taken care of not only because they need care and food, but to develop normally.
Oct 27, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study finds rate of multiple sclerosis similarly high in Black and white people
The rate of multiple sclerosis (MS) cases varies greatly by race and ethnicity. A new study suggests that the prevalence of MS in Black and white people is similarly high, while much lower in Hispanic and Asian people. The ...
Apr 27, 2022
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