Pediatrics
4 ways to talk with vaccine skeptics
Your neighbor is telling you about his new baby. He feels nervous about vaccinating, and says he's considering delaying Lucy's vaccines.
Oct 21, 2019
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Medications
Opioid marketing to Canadian doctors hyped benefits, downplayed harms
Between January 2016 and June 2019 there were over 13,900 deaths from opioid overdoses in Canada, 4,500 of which occurred in 2018. Based on information to date, 2019 is likely to have a similar mortality rate. Most deaths ...
Mar 10, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Five ways parents can help children adjust to being at school after months in lockdown
Students are returning to their schools after months in lockdown in Victoria, New South Wales and the ACT. Many will thrive on the return to school. Others, though, may need extra practical and emotional support to adjust ...
Oct 14, 2021
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Health
Battling public health misinformation online
In a novel effort to combat COVID-19 misinformation, a group of women researchers, including nurse scientists from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (Penn Nursing), launched the Dear Pandemic social media campaign ...
Apr 29, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
You're not getting sleepy: Myths and misconceptions about hypnosis from an expert
A strange mystic swings a pocket watch back and forth, repeating the phrase "you're getting sleepy, very sleepy," giving them absolute command over their subject. That's not how hypnotism really works, but it's the way it's ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Health
Researchers analyze health information on TikTok to identify trends
In today's digital age, social media platforms like TikTok have become integral parts of our lives, offering not just entertainment and catchy dances but also a wealth of information on topics ranging from home improvement ...
Apr 24, 2024
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