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Microplastics are inside us all. What does that mean for our health?

Tiny plastic particles have been found throughout the human body, but researchers say they’re just starting to understand the impact.

June 27, 2024

Prostate cancer cell, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM)

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‘Not all cancer needs to be cured’: Five ways that prostate cancer treatments have…

As prostate cancer cases rise, newer drugs, genetic testing, and clearer imaging give patients more options, reduce side effects, and save time.

June 25, 2024

In transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), an external device is used to drive electromagnetic pulses through the skull to improve mood.

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The growing field of neurotherapeutics offers psychiatric patients new hope

Brain procedures help patients with treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions. But providers still grapple with ethical questions and the history of lobotomies

June 20, 2024

Annie’s Place at Parkland Health in Dallas, Texas, offers no-cost childcare for parents to attend medical appointments.

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Can providing childcare at hospitals improve health?

Patients miss appointments — and health care workers miss work — because there’s no one to watch the kids. New programs test how on-site childcare might help.

June 12, 2024

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54 million people in America face food insecurity during the pandemic. It could have dire consequences for their health

Health care providers and food policy experts highlight a need for accessible, healthy food to combat poor health in vulnerable populations during the pandemic.

Oct. 15, 2020

Cars line up at a free groceries distribution in observance of Good Friday for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic on April 10, 2020 in Inglewood, California.

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Feeling overwhelmed? Make more time for love and play

Author Brigid Schulte observes how medical workers fall into a busyness trap, how it hurts them and their work, and how to put more “live” into their lives.

Oct. 8, 2020

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Great escapes: Doctors and nurses find respite from pandemic fatigue

Front-line workers cope with COVID-19 stress through everything from new fitness routines and traditional faith rituals to playing music and cooking.

Aug. 3, 2020

Andrew Luks, MD, (foreground) gets away from it all at Mount Rainier

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AAMC releases road map to reset nation’s approach to COVID-19

Evidence-based plan calls for immediate action to remedy critical shortages and increase testing, as well as longer-term actions.

July 29, 2020

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Providers in early hot spots rest and prepare for what's next

While staff in the first COVID-19 epicenters try to recover from the onslaught, hospitals beef up wellness supports to stave off fatigue and emotional fallout.

July 6, 2020

A doctor in scrubs rests in a locker room

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Starting residency during a pandemic: What will change? What will stay the same?

We asked residents how they got through that tough first year. From the simply practical to the profoundly philosophical, here are their savviest insights.

June 11, 2020

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Coping with sickness and stress

Clinicians across the country are dealing with stark increases in COVID-19 infections and anxiety. The emotional and physical toll on them is only beginning.

April 10, 2020

A doctor in scrubs stands against a wall looking tired

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When everything changes: On the front lines of COVID-19

Providers working in the current outbreak face huge stresses, including fears for themselves and their families, yet they are inspired to keep serving patients.