Psychology & Psychiatry
New study indicates that many people will conceal their illnesses, putting others at risk
Have you ever hidden the fact that you were sick with a contagious illness from people around you?
Jan 29, 2024
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Health
Do you need to see a doctor for that rash?
When should you worry about a rash? Rashes may look alike, but while over-the-counter medications can treat some rashes, others can signal a more serious condition, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says.
Jan 29, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
What are the symptoms of an enlarged prostate and how is it treated?
The announcement that King Charles III was admitted to a private hospital Friday to undergo a procedure for an enlarged prostate has sparked interest in what is an extremely common condition among older men.
Jan 26, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Social withdrawal in kids, teens may signal higher suicide risk later: Study
If your preteen or teen skips school activities and social events, it may be more than the typically moody behavior of adolescence, new research warns.
Jan 26, 2024
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Autism spectrum disorders
Clues to autism's causes may lie in the gut
Professor Alessio Fasano, a gastroenterologist at Massachusetts General Hospital in the US, has several relatives and friends raising children with autism—a neurological disorder characterized by impaired social behavior—so ...
Jan 26, 2024
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Medications
Here's why some high-risk patients aren't getting drugs to combat COVID
As the toll from the COVID-19 pandemic continued to mount, antiviral medications such as Paxlovid were hailed by health officials as an important way to reduce the risk of severe illness or death.
Jan 25, 2024
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Health
Extreme heat can be risky during pregnancy: How to you look after yourself and your baby
As we face the continued effects of climate change, the frequency and intensity of heat waves is increasing. We've recently learnt 2023 was the hottest year on record.
Jan 25, 2024
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Health
Cold water swimming improves menopause symptoms, finds research
Menopausal women who regularly swim in cold water report significant improvements to their physical and mental symptoms, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
Jan 24, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
New study links biomarkers and chemotherapy-related gastrointestinal symptoms
A study led by University of California, Irvine researchers has revealed a connection between blood levels of omega-3 and the inflammatory biomarker interleukin-8 and greater chemotherapy-related gastrointestinal symptoms ...
Jan 24, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Healing from child sexual abuse is often difficult but not impossible
A mayor, a karate instructor, a former cop, an award-winning journalist and a pastor. All five of these individuals in positions of authority or trust made headlines within the past year in connection with childhood sexual ...
Jan 24, 2024
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