Ahlia says her GP laughed in her face' when she asked for a water birth and that weight stigma in pregnancy has to stop
Weight stigma negatively impacts pregnant women's healthcare experiences, often leading to trauma and misunderstandings despite their healthy pregnancies.
An 'unprecedented' good news story about a potentially deadly viral outbreak
Rwanda's Marburg virus outbreak response has seen unprecedented success, with a low fatality rate and recoveries from life-threatening conditions.
Mortality caused by tropical cyclones in the United States - Nature
Natural disasters have complex impacts on health that are often underestimated or mischaracterized when only direct causes of mortality are considered.
How gender shapes health: Women live longer but with poorer quality of life
Sex and gender significantly influence health outcomes, leading to diverse health pathways with different disease risks and life expectancies for men and women.
After Police Kill Unarmed Black People, Sleep Worsens but Only for Black People
Black people in the United States are more likely than white people to report sleep deprivation.
Unequal exposure to police violence could contribute to racial sleep disparities.
An 'unprecedented' good news story about a potentially deadly viral outbreak
Rwanda's Marburg virus outbreak response has seen unprecedented success, with a low fatality rate and recoveries from life-threatening conditions.
Mortality caused by tropical cyclones in the United States - Nature
Natural disasters have complex impacts on health that are often underestimated or mischaracterized when only direct causes of mortality are considered.
How gender shapes health: Women live longer but with poorer quality of life
Sex and gender significantly influence health outcomes, leading to diverse health pathways with different disease risks and life expectancies for men and women.
After Police Kill Unarmed Black People, Sleep Worsens but Only for Black People
Black people in the United States are more likely than white people to report sleep deprivation.
Unequal exposure to police violence could contribute to racial sleep disparities.
8 Patient Education Examples For Different Demographics
Effective patient education empowers individuals to manage their health through engaging and interactive methods, enhancing understanding and fostering collaboration in their care.
Surprising Study Finds Student Athlete Concussions Associated With Slightly Improved Cognitive Performance
Concussions from college sports may be less harmful and even enhance cognitive performance, based on new research findings.
No, Michael Bloomberg - black doctors don't offer better care to blacks than white ones
Michael Bloomberg's $600 million donation highlights the urgent need for more Black doctors but rests on the oversimplified premise of racial concordance.
Study Identifies Racial Differences in Rare Endometrial Cancer - News Center
Uterine serous carcinoma tumors in Black patients show more aggressive features than those in white patients, indicating potential racial disparities in cancer outcomes.
Modern lives are messing up menstrual cycles-earlier starts, more irregularity
Menstrual cycles starting earlier and becoming more irregular in the US population.
Girls of Color Are Getting Their Periods Earlier. No One Quite Knows Why.
Girls are starting their menstrual cycles earlier, particularly among minority and lower-income groups, which can lead to negative health outcomes in the future.
Lawrence Whalley obituary
Research on older individuals' childhood IQ linked to cognitive decline and health outcomes was groundbreaking.
Op-ed | Brooklyn parks can't afford budget cuts for the sake of our communities * Brooklyn Paper
Chronic underfunding of Brooklyn parks leads to budget cuts impacting communities
How to Advocate for Yourself at Doctor's Visits, According to Doctors
Effective communication and advocacy during doctor's visits leads to better health outcomes and satisfaction.
Dietary Supplements Can Reduce Cancer Mortality but May Increase Cardiovascular Mortality - News Center
Postmenopausal women taking calcium and vitamin D had reduced cancer mortality but increased cardiovascular mortality after 20 years.
The Right Amount of Sleep Could Help Prevent This Extremely Common Disease
Not getting enough sleep increases type 2 diabetes risk, especially when combined with unhealthy sleep duration.
Working a 9-5 might actually be GOOD for you!
Working traditional hours might be beneficial for long-term health outcomes.
Transitioning from stable work hours in younger age to volatile hours later may have negative health impacts later in life.
When will you die? Danish researchers build AI algorithm that aims to predict life, and death
Artificial intelligence used to predict life stages and events.
Researchers aiming to forecast a wide range of health and social 'life-events'.
Women benefit more than men from same amount of regular exercise study
Women benefit more from the same level of exercise than men.
Even small amounts of exercise can provide significant benefits for women.
Starmer denies supervised toothbrushing' in schools is nanny state politics
Labour leader Keir Starmer denies that supervised toothbrushing in schools is nanny state politics.
Starmer vows to boost dental services and create the healthiest and happiest generation of children in Britain.
NYC seeking 10k participants in yearslong COVID-19 study
NYC Health Department is launching a multi-year research study to track the long-term outcomes of COVID-19 among New Yorkers.
The study aims to inform policymakers and program planners on the needs and barriers to support services for those experiencing long-term physical and mental health problems.
Life Experiences May Shape the Activity of the Brain's Cellular Powerhouses
Investigating the relationship between mental states and mitochondria impact health outcomes.
A recent study called beer and fries part of a plant-based diet. That's problematic for more reasons than you'd think
Nutritional science is less definitive than perceived, with the study not conclusively linking plant-based ultraprocessed foods to negative health outcomes.
Gross-tasting medications can be a barrier to treatment. Philly researchers developed a bitter blocker' to help.
The Monell Chemical Senses Center has developed a taste-blocking substance to combat the bitterness of medication to improve adherence.