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Study reveals psychological benefits of COVID-19 vaccination beyond reducing disease severity

Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 measurably improved the psychological well-being of participants in the Understanding Coronavirus in America study, a large longitudinal look at the impact of the pandemic on individuals in the United States.

15 Feb 2022

Study finds increased risk of psychosis in illicit amphetamine users

The illicit use of amphetamines, the stimulants commonly known as 'speed', is linked to a 5-fold heightened risk of psychosis, finds a 10 year study published online in the journal Evidence-Based Mental Health.

15 Feb 2022

Regular physical activity at 70 may help ward off heart disease in old age

Twenty minutes of daily moderate to vigorous exercise in early old age (70-75) may best stave off major heart disease, including heart failure, in late old age (80+), suggests research published online in the journal Heart.

15 Feb 2022

Study reports higher years of life lost during the pandemic in deprived areas

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic hit hardest in deprived areas of England and Wales, with excess years of life lost more than three times as high in the North West than the South West of England.

15 Feb 2022

This doctor thought she could navigate US health care. Then her autistic son needed help.

Alexander Roodman was packing up his room, preparing for a gap year before college, when I met him at his family's Washington, D.C., townhouse.

15 Feb 2022

Medical boards pressured to let it slide when doctors spread covid misinformation

Tennessee's Board of Medical Examiners unanimously adopted in September a statement that said doctors spreading covid misinformation — such as suggesting that vaccines contain microchips — could jeopardize their license to practice.

15 Feb 2022

Can N95 respirators be safely re-processed?

Can N95 respirators be safely re-processed? We speak to Christina Yen, an infectious diseases physician, to find out.

15 Feb 2022

Prioritizing specific neighborhoods improves the public health response to COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has uneven impacts across cities and provinces, with some regions struggling more than others. A new study shows hotspots of COVID-19 infections across Canadian cities are linked to occupation, income, housing, and markers for structural racism.

15 Feb 2022

U-M researchers measure out-of-pocket costs for follow-up tests after free cancer screening

With the White House putting cancer prevention and early treatment squarely in the sights of its renewed Cancer Moonshot initiative, recent University of Michigan research offers insights that policymakers could use to ensure more cancers are diagnosed earlier and reduce inequalities.

15 Feb 2022

Storing too much information in the brain can clutter memories of older adults

A new Baycrest study reports that older adults store too much information in their brains, leading them to have "cluttered" memories. As a result of these cluttered memories, they have more trouble remembering specific and detailed information compared to younger adults

15 Feb 2022

Risk of bullying and harassment in the maritime industry continues to be on the rise, finds study

Working at sea is a masculine-coded profession with a strong culture that values practical experience. Work on board is characterised to a large extent by insecure employments, high workloads, and at times contradictive requirements to work both efficiently and safely

15 Feb 2022

Combining mandala coloring with cutting-edge computing could help achieve mindfulness

Combining centuries-old traditional mandala coloring with cutting-edge computing and brain sensing technologies could lead to new ways of helping people achieve mindfulness.

15 Feb 2022

U of U Health awarded HRSA grant to promote resilience and mental health among health care workers

The Resiliency Center at University of Utah Health has been awarded a three-year grant of $2,955,996 from the US Health Resources and Services Administration for promoting resilience and mental health among the health care workforce.

14 Feb 2022

NYU Langone achieves top rankings for kidney transplants in New York City and the United States

The NYU Langone Transplant Institute has set new milestones for kidney transplants in the greater New York City region and the nation.

14 Feb 2022

Leonard A. Lauder donates $125 million to transform nursing care

The University of Pennsylvania today announced the Leonard A. Lauder Community Care Nurse Practitioner Program, which will recruit and prepare a diverse cadre of expert nurse practitioners to provide primary care to individuals and families in underserved communities across the U.S.

14 Feb 2022

Research links structural sexism and LGB discrimination with poor birth outcomes in the U.S.

New research links structural sexism, restrictive family planning policies, and structural discrimination against lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) populations with increased risk of preterm birth and decreased birth weight - regardless of the sexual orientation of the person giving birth.

14 Feb 2022

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Study reveals psychological benefits of COVID-19 vaccination beyond reducing disease severity

Study finds increased risk of psychosis in illicit amphetamine users

Regular physical activity at 70 may help ward off heart disease in old age

Study reports higher years of life lost during the pandemic in deprived areas

This doctor thought she could navigate US health care. Then her autistic son needed help.

Medical boards pressured to let it slide when doctors spread covid misinformation

Can N95 respirators be safely re-processed?

Prioritizing specific neighborhoods improves the public health response to COVID-19

U-M researchers measure out-of-pocket costs for follow-up tests after free cancer screening

Storing too much information in the brain can clutter memories of older adults

Risk of bullying and harassment in the maritime industry continues to be on the rise, finds study

Combining mandala coloring with cutting-edge computing could help achieve mindfulness

U of U Health awarded HRSA grant to promote resilience and mental health among health care workers

NYU Langone achieves top rankings for kidney transplants in New York City and the United States

Leonard A. Lauder donates $125 million to transform nursing care

Research links structural sexism and LGB discrimination with poor birth outcomes in the U.S.

How has telemedicine assisted COVID-19 patients?

Trauma centers expand care to treat patients with mental health and substance use disorders

Improving social support may help reduce cardiovascular disease and death in older American Indians

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