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Virtual reality can reduce therapists' fears about exposure therapy
Researchers at Bradley Hospital found that a virtual reality (VR) training program can help therapists feel more confident using exposure therapy and reduce their negative beliefs about it—even more than traditional classroom-style ...
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Can you really drain your lymphatic system, and should you?
Did you know your body has an inbuilt sewerage system? It's called the lymphatic system, and is a crucial part of how your body fights infection and disease. Lately, the lymphatic system is causing a stir online, with some ...
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Exoskeletons for people with cerebral palsy are now a reality—but there's still much to figure out
Cerebral palsy is the most common disability that starts in childhood, affecting about 50 million people worldwide.
Jun 4, 2026
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Soccer player helps researchers analyze the biomechanics of Messi's body feint
Graduate students working in the Auburn University Biomechanical Engineering Lab recently decided to analyze—even if only vicariously—a masterpiece of anatomical misdirection engineered by the most valuable leg in the world.
Jun 4, 2026
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Ingestive behaviors: How people sip water and eat may be tracked by wearable sensors on the wrist and jaw
University of Rhode Island graduate student Adeleke Justin Akinkurolere will present ground-breaking research on ingestive behaviors at NUTRITION 2026, an international gathering of nutrition professionals on July 25–28 in ...
Jun 3, 2026
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The hum that only a few can perceive: Potential sources of a low-frequency sound
Some people occasionally hear a low buzzing or humming sound that doesn't have a clear source. An estimated 2–4% of the world's population hear this. Scientists have been trying to figure out for decades where this sound ...
Jun 2, 2026
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Phone calls from a pharmacist could help people achieve healthy cholesterol, say researchers
Regular follow-up calls from a pharmacist can help people lower their "bad" (LDL) cholesterol by reminding them to take their medication, based on research presented at the British Cardiovascular Society conference in Manchester.
Jun 2, 2026
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The hidden assumptions that leave nurses exposed to sexual harassment
Three in five nursing staff and students who responded to a 2021 survey by Nursing Times and Unison said they had experienced sexual harassment at work. For many, it had come to be treated as part of the job.
Jun 2, 2026
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Engineering students turn stroke rehab into interactive gameplay
A team of Rice University mechanical and electrical engineering students has developed an interactive, modular rehabilitation system designed to make stroke recovery more engaging, adaptable and effective for patients at ...
Jun 1, 2026
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Teamwork, technology streamline feeding tube placement
Inova, the leading nonprofit health system in the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, developed a novel dietitian-led program for the bedside placement of feeding tubes for critically ill patients. The ...
Jun 1, 2026
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Better patient–nurse relationships can transform mental health care—and make hospital stays shorter
Being admitted to a mental health unit can be one of the most vulnerable moments in a person's life. They often arrive in the midst of a crisis, and are fearful, confused, and anxious. But in these situations, one thing can ...
May 29, 2026
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Hidden link: Brain injuries often come before homelessness, interviews reveal
More than half of those who are homeless have suffered a brain injury at some point in their lives, whether it be a traumatic brain injury (TBI) such as a blow to the head or concussion, a stroke, a brain tumor or an alcohol-related ...
May 28, 2026
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How high-intensity interval training alters inflammatory responses
New research published in ImmunoHorizons shows that running a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout triggers a more inflammatory immune response than cycling HIIT. These findings could help everyday athletes make ...
May 28, 2026
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Living bandage accelerates healing across multiple wound types
Chronic wounds remain a significant clinical challenge, in part because it is difficult to deliver sustained, localized immune signals that coordinate tissue repair. While cytokines play a central role in regulating inflammation ...
May 27, 2026
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Strength exercises improve young people's hip pain
Physiotherapist-led strength exercises improve hip pain in young people suffering hip joint impingements, new research shows. The La Trobe University study followed 154 participants over six months, comparing a targeted strengthening ...
May 27, 2026
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Early, multidisciplinary care of persistent concussion symptoms accelerates children's recovery
Children recover significantly faster from concussion after receiving early, multidisciplinary care designed to treat persistent symptoms, according to a new study. The model will provide a blueprint for future child-specific ...
May 26, 2026
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The enhanced games, or 'steroid Olympics', are on—they pose risks for athletes and viewers
The inaugural Enhanced Games are underway in Las Vegas and are set to be a unique spectacle that promotes drug-induced "enhancement." The International Olympic Committee has condemned the event as a way to "destroy any concept ...
May 25, 2026
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Is baby talk bad? Why 'parentese' actually helps babies learn language
Many parents have heard the warning: Don't use baby talk with babies and toddlers. Instead, caregivers are often encouraged to speak properly and use adultlike language, out of concern that simplified speech could confuse ...
May 24, 2026
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Good dog! More children's hospitals turn to furry caregivers to help kids heal
The first time 5-year-old Calvin Owens went outside in more than a month, he met up with his canine friend Hadley on a hospital patio. Despite being tethered to equipment with wires and tubes, the little boy managed to stand ...
May 24, 2026
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Health on the esports circuit: Competitive video game players can face a range of injuries
Competing in esports, also known as electronic sports, can mean training for several hours a day in front of a screen. Whether people participate in video game competitions at the professional or amateur level, they face ...
May 21, 2026
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How medical education can revive the physician–scientist pipeline
The physician–scientist has long occupied a unique place in medicine—bridging the laboratory and the clinic, translating scientific discoveries into innovative patient care. But that role is becoming increasingly rare. The ...
May 20, 2026
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Home care incidents affect nearly 12% of children with medical complexity, national analysis finds
More than one in 10 children with medical complexity had an incident reported by home care agency staff, according to a multi-state study recently published in JAMA Network Open. Half of reported events were safety related ...
May 20, 2026
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Why some people skip the closest pharmacy—and what that means for health care deserts
An estimated 15.8 million people in the United States live in pharmacy deserts. With limited access to health care services, like hospitals and pharmacies, these individuals are at risk of elevated mortality risk and higher ...
May 19, 2026
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Surgical patients with mental health conditions who receive music therapy are more medically complex, study finds
A new study from University Hospitals Connor Whole Health found that patients with mental health and/or substance use disorders who undergo surgery and receive music therapy are more medically complex and therefore may experience ...
May 18, 2026
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Building a sustainable global health workforce: Pilot program to reduce early-career burnout
Nursing jobs are dominating hiring trends, and young people are paying attention. In the 2024–25 application cycle, applications to nursing programs jumped a staggering 24%, and The Wall Street Journal recently reinforced ...
May 17, 2026
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