Psychology & Psychiatry
What is mental health?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about mental health and mental illness.
May 19, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental health symptoms common in Black individuals during pregnancy
Black individuals experience high levels of comorbid mental health distress during pregnancy, according to a study published in the December issue of The Nurse Practitioner.
Jan 1, 2024
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Health
What does the dust in your home mean for your health?
You vacuum it, sweep it and wipe it off your furniture. But do you know what it actually is—and how it may affect your health?
Jun 17, 2019
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Medications
Study finds daily steroids safe and slow the progression of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
New research published in JAMA recommends daily steroid doses for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), marking a significant change in how the disease is treated. University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) ...
May 4, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Is lockdown worth the pain? No, it's a sledgehammer, and we have better options
Melbourne's lockdown has been described as one of the harshest in the world. And jurisdictions outside Australia have taken other measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 once case numbers have eased.
Sep 17, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
After clocks 'Fall back' this weekend, watch out for seasonal mood changes
(HealthDay)—As clocks are turned back an hour this weekend and it gets dark earlier, many people will begin grappling with seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Nov 5, 2021
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Vaccination
WHO says against proof of vaccination for travel
The World Health Organization's emergency committee said Monday it was against international travellers being required to have proof of vaccination, partly on grounds such a measure would deepen inequities.
Apr 19, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Contextualizing risk information increases COVID-19 vaccine intentions
Adding simple statements that put vaccine side-effect risks into broader context could improve vaccine uptake, a study published today in eLife has shown.
Aug 17, 2022
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Health
Too posh to push? More C-sections on demand in UK
(AP) -- Pregnant women in Britain, where the government provides free health care, may soon be able to get a cesarean section on demand thanks to a rule change that critics describe as the health system caving into the "too ...
Nov 4, 2011
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Dentistry
Are your parents responsible for your cavities, or do you need to floss more?
To "cry poor mouth" is an expression used to habitually complain about a lack of money. A literal poor mouth, however, represents one of the most widespread global diseases: tooth decay. Cavities resulting from poor oral ...
May 18, 2021
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