Medications
Smart packaging could improve how older adults take medication
Older adults are open to using smart packaging to improve their medication-taking experience, a new study finds.
Feb 24, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychologist on 'the great snapback' and tips for post-lockdown living
After nearly two years of coping with COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, there's a host of new things to consider as pandemic measures begin to ease.
Feb 18, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds high levels of depression, anxiety among disabled people during COVID-19 pandemic
A new study from Oregon State University confirms what many in the disabled community already know: People with disabilities have been experiencing high levels of depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feb 3, 2022
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Health
Experts warn of the increasing overmedicalization of death, call for rethink of how society cares for dying people
Health and social systems around the world are failing to give appropriate, compassionate care to people who are dying and their families. According to a new Lancet Commission, today's current overemphasis on aggressive treatments ...
Jan 31, 2022
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Health
Dramatic fall in hospital admissions for child infections during first year of COVID-19 pandemic
During the first year or so of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were dramatic reductions in hospital admissions for common and severe childhood infections in England, most likely due to social distancing measures, school and ...
Jan 12, 2022
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Medications
Study finds sexual minority communities disproportionately engage in behaviors to reduce medication costs
Individuals from sexual minority populations, including members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer communities, are more likely than heterosexual individuals to engage in behaviors to reduce medication costs such as ...
Jan 3, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Omicron and the holidays add up to 'perfect storm' for COVID cases, expert warns
The newest COVID-19 variant—omicron—casts a larger shadow each day, driving infection rates up just as millions of Americans prepare to travel for the upcoming holidays.
Dec 17, 2021
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Health
Integrating medical and social care
Neither poverty and its influence on health nor financial toxicity from medical bills are new 21st century phenomenon.
Dec 14, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How do others help us regulate emotions?
When COVID-19 hit, many people were suddenly cut off from their social support systems, the people with whom we often share our emotional lives: They who listen to our grievances, share in our happiness, or just sit there, ...
Dec 7, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How metacognition—thinking about thinking—can improve the mental-health crisis
In these times of virtual meet-ups, negative news overload and widespread uncertainty, it's fair to say it has been a tough time for our brains. If you've been feeling mentally subpar, you may be floating around the edges ...
Nov 11, 2021
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