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www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Medicine

Eating disorders are not a choice, they are a disease I wish more people knew how treatable they are | Xavier Mulenga

Anorexia nervosa is a serious psychiatric illness that can involve food restriction, distorted weight perception, and severe physical consequences.
Family members often struggle with frustration when dealing with a loved one's eating disorder, which may stem from a lack of understanding about the nature of the disease. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
8 months ago
New York City

New York Is Planning to Shutter a Major Brooklyn Teaching Hospital

The state is considering shrinking or closing University Hospital at Downstate in Brooklyn due to concerns about low patient numbers, operating deficits, and a deteriorating building.
It is unclear how this plan will affect access to medical care in central Brooklyn, but the hospital provides specialized care that may be lost if it closes or significantly reduces its services. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
OMG science

Agony and the urge to pee: the growing evidence giving hope to chronic UTI sufferers

Chronic UTIs can be debilitating, with 85% affecting women globally. Misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments are common, necessitating specialized care for those like Grace. [ more ]
Boston.com
2 months ago
Boston

These are the Boston hospitals on the U.S. News hospital honor roll

Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital are both ranked in the top 20 U.S. hospitals, with Brigham and Women's Hospital leading in obstetrics and gynecology. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Medicine

Pregnant, Addicted and Fighting the Pull of Drugs

Pregnant women and new mothers addicted to substances seek specialized care for recovery. [ more ]
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