University of Calgary librarian Kathryn Ruddock had read about the lack of diversity in anatomy illustrations. As a visible minority librarian with a medical sciences background, the revelation struck a chord.
Jul 24, 2024
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A new study focused on wearable health monitors underscores an entrenched problem in the development of new health technologies—namely, that a failure to understand race means the way these devices are developed and tested ...
Dec 7, 2023
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A new study highlights how stigmatizing attitudes about individuals with acne may influence social and professional perceptions. Led by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, the study found that individuals with ...
Dec 6, 2023
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"You are what you wear" is actually true, according to new research led by the University of St Andrews. Led by researchers from the School of Psychology and Neuroscience, the new study reveals, for the first time, scientifically, ...
Oct 23, 2023
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Traditional medical imaging works well for people with light skin, but has trouble getting clear pictures from patients with darker skin. A Johns Hopkins University–led team found a way to deliver clear pictures of anyone's ...
Oct 10, 2023
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A beauty trend gaining popularity on TikTok, dubbed the "carrot tan," claims eating three carrots a day will give you a natural tan.
Sep 27, 2023
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Dark patches or freckle-like spots on the face are melasma, and it's possible both to prevent them and make them less noticeable, according to a skin expert.
Sep 18, 2023
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Skin lightening is prevalent in the U.S. among skin of color individuals—particularly women—but the people who use those products don't know the risks, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.
Jul 13, 2023
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An experimental wrist-worn device was found to predict troponin-I and obstructed arteries with 90% accuracy in five minutes, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session ...
Mar 7, 2023
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Brief resolved unexplained events (BRUEs) are episodes marked by concerning changes in breathing, consciousness, muscle tone, and skin color (cyanosis or paleness). They tend to occur in previously healthy infants and send ...
Jan 4, 2023
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