Psychology & Psychiatry
Language matters in preventing suicide
Of all the issues in psychiatry, even in all of medicine, suicide may be the most challenging to discuss responsibly in public.
Apr 22, 2024
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Health
More patients are losing their doctors—and trust in the primary care system
First, her favorite doctor in Providence, Rhode Island, retired. Then her other doctor at a health center a few miles away left the practice. Now, Piedad Fred has developed a new chronic condition: distrust in the American ...
Apr 9, 2024
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Health
Q&A: The rising rates of immunosuppression among US adults
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, as it became clear that people with suppressed immune systems were particularly vulnerable to the worst of the virus, public health officials prioritized their protection. Leaders presented ...
Mar 14, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Q&A: Time to finally stop worrying about COVID?
Is it finally time to stop worrying about COVID? The latest from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention might leave that impression with some.
Mar 11, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows physical activity can counteract the negative consequences of being alone
Researchers at the Central Institute of Mental Health have taken increasing social isolation as an opportunity to examine the relevance of physical activity for mental health in the context of being alone. Their study shows ...
Feb 20, 2024
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Health
Vast majority of vaping shops in WA are near schools or in poorer areas, researchers find
New research shows that vape stores are densely located around schools and in disadvantaged areas. Public health experts say the alarming data reinforces the pressing need for the Federal Government's planned further regulation ...
Jan 31, 2024
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Health
Powerful video amplifies end-of-life patient voices
The End-of-Life Essentials team at Flinders University—part of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences—created The Patient's Perspective video to emphasize that patient input is needed to improve health care, patient ...
Jan 31, 2024
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Immunology
Patients can interrupt immune-suppressing medicines to boost immunity provided by COVID-19 booster, finds study
A major clinical trial, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has shown that people with inflammatory conditions are able to improve the antibody response from a COVID-19 booster vaccination by interrupting their ...
Dec 12, 2023
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Health
Five expert tips on how to look after your baby in a heat wave
Extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and intense in Australia. This can cause illness or worsen existing conditions. During hot weather, hospital admissions and deaths increase.
Dec 7, 2023
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Health
Salmonella in cantaloupes sickens dozens in 15 states, U.S. health officials say
U.S. health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain whole and cut cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit products linked to an outbreak of salmonella poisoning.
Nov 18, 2023
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