Oncology & Cancer

How to talk to someone with cancer

(HealthDay)—For people diagnosed with cancer, communication with family members plays a vital role in their health and well-being, according to an expert from San Diego State University.

Pediatrics

Teens and domestic violence

October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness month, and although domestic violence is mostly associated with adults, an expert at Baylor College of Medicine says teens too often experience this type of abuse.

Pediatrics

Collaboration proves vital for children in crisis

Understanding the benefits of child protection, police, and child and family advocates and therapists working together in local communities to respond to allegations of sexual and other severe child abuse has been the focus ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Suicide risk still left unspoken

A study examining Australian suicide cases has highlighted a lack of communication between health care professionals and family members in the last month before the deaths.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

People with dementia need more support managing their medication

New research funded by Pharmacy Research UK published today, 20 January, reveals people with dementia may struggle with managing their medication – exposing them to side-effects, medication errors and an increased risk ...

Health

Low-income, rural mothers express need for family time outdoors

Low-income mothers in rural communities say participating in outdoor activities as a family is a primary need for their physical and emotional well-being. But a new paper co-authored by Iowa State University's Kimberly Greder ...

Oncology & Cancer

Investigating how rural families cope with cancer

A University of Adelaide study is investigating how rural families cope in the wake of a cancer diagnosis, particularly how they manage the various financial, social, practical and emotional issues that arise.

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