Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
9 ways to talk to people who spread coronavirus myths
The spread of misinformation about the novel coronavirus, now known as COVID-19, seems greater than the spread of the infection itself.
Feb 13, 2020
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy may trigger long-term post-traumatic stress
One in six women experience long-term post-traumatic stress following miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.
Jan 15, 2020
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Health
Play sports for a healthier brain
There have been many headlines in recent years about the potentially negative impacts contact sports can have on athletes' brains. But a new Northwestern University study shows that, in the absence of injury, athletes across ...
Dec 9, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Diet, exercise, and apologize to your sister: A prescription for long-term health
Strained relationships with parents, siblings, or extended family members may be more harmful to people's health than a troubled relationship with a significant other, according to a study published by the American Psychological ...
Dec 3, 2019
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Cardiology
Deportation worries may increase high blood pressure risk
In a four-year study of Mexican-born women who reside in an agricultural area of California, the worry of deportation appears to double their risk of developing high blood pressure, according to new research published today ...
Nov 27, 2019
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Medications
ACP addresses high cost of prescription drugs in new policy papers
The American College of Physicians (ACP) today released new policy papers calling for changes that would mitigate rising prescription drug costs. Policy Recommendations for Public Health Plans to Stem the Escalating Costs ...
Nov 12, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Endometriosis may be costing us much more than previously thought
Along with significant physical pain, endometriosis also hurts Australian women at the hip pocket, as well as having significant economic effects on society as a whole, a new study published today in PLOS ONE confirms.
Oct 10, 2019
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Health
Has your doctor asked you about climate change?
When Michael Howard arrived for a checkup with his lung specialist, he was worried about how his body would cope with the heat and humidity of a Boston summer.
Jul 23, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
The first complete picture of how long it takes to diagnose cancer in England
Waiting for cancer tests and results is stressful. As well as the emotional impact, how long people wait can also affect how likely their treatment is to work and if they will be fit enough to tolerate treatment.
Jul 1, 2019
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Pediatrics
Researchers reveal lack of evidence for drugs prescribed to treat chronic pain in children
Decisions to prescribe children drugs to treat chronic pain are not guided by sufficient, high quality evidence, according to an important new study published today.
Jun 26, 2019
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