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What is a professional patient advocate, and why might you need one?
Imagine your mom has just been discharged from the hospital to a rehabilitation center after hip replacement surgery. She has the paperwork, the facility's address—and a long list of questions. Will her insurance cover her ...
Oct 6, 2026
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Beyond frailty: Mild cognitive impairment linked to slower gait speed
Gait is a fundamental activity of daily living and can reflect multiple aspects of physical and cognitive function in older individuals. Slower gait speed is commonly associated with frailty, a condition in which the body ...
Oct 5, 2026
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Researchers call for investing in hospital nursing workforce to address health impacts of extreme heat
Hospitals should make nurse staffing and supportive nurse work environments a core part of extreme heat emergency preparedness, according to a new editorial from Penn Nursing's Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research ...
Oct 5, 2026
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Pressure on aged care systems puts spotlight on transition programs for older Australians
As hospital discharge pressures increase and wait times for elder care services continue to grow, a transition care program is becoming increasingly instrumental in helping older Australians recover, regain confidence and ...
Oct 5, 2026
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US pharmacy closures are hitting racial minority communities the hardest
Pharmacies across the United States continue to close at a rapid rate, leaving millions of Americans in "pharmacy deserts," where they lack convenient and reasonable access to the care these community health hubs provide. ...
Oct 2, 2026
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Time and space may help caregivers shift from expressing emotions to exploring solutions
A team including researchers from the University of Tokyo found that the distance between family caregivers and the people they care for can affect how caregivers reflect on stressful experiences. When caregivers engage in ...
Oct 1, 2026
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New approach to diabetes education could strengthen health care workforce
A multidisciplinary, co-designed education program is helping equip allied health professionals with the skills to support Australians living with diabetes—a complex condition that requires ongoing education, self-management ...
Oct 1, 2026
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Study shows how music may help tackle addiction
New research has found evidence that music can alter how the brain processes emotions in people receiving treatment for drug and alcohol addiction and reduce their cravings.
Sep 30, 2026
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Game on: Collaboration brings art, technology and play to young neurology patients
For children participating in a six-minute walk test at the University of Kentucky, a trip down the clinic hallway can now become something more: a game.
Sep 30, 2026
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Biokineticists fight disease using exercise science: How to bring their skills to rural patients
Noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases and cancers account for about 75% of deaths globally. Early detection is key to managing the scale of the problem. But that's ...
Sep 30, 2026
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Cutting calories sheds weight initially, but body changes can drive regain
In the last few years, there's been a lot of interest in calorie-restricted diets for weight loss.
Sep 29, 2026
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First national estimate identifies nearly 110,000 medical cannabis caregivers
A national analysis found that the number of clinicians authorized to approve medical cannabis use in the United States increased to more than 35,000 in 2024. The study also provides the first nationwide estimate of medical ...
Sep 29, 2026
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Exercise before surgery improves outcomes and shortens recovery time—new research
Globally, about two in three people will need major surgery at some point in their lives.
Sep 29, 2026
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Nutrition with a mission
After working at Telstra for 10 years, Ellie Dunlop wanted a career change.
Sep 29, 2026
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Supervised physical therapy improves short-term knee pain and function after ACL surgery in young adults
Exercise-based rehabilitation and education can reduce the chance of knee osteoarthritis after ACL reconstruction in people under 40, as well as improve pain and quality of life, a study by La Trobe University researchers ...
Sep 28, 2026
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Abuse and disability trap: 90% of incarcerated Michigan youth suffered prior abuse
Nearly every incarcerated male youth in a new University of Michigan study had experienced some form of physical abuse.
Sep 28, 2026
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Using birding to improve stroke outcomes
On the wooded University of Montana campus, resident Cooper's hawks are helping people recover from stroke.
Sep 25, 2026
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Hearing loss barriers leave many struggling in silence
Hearing loss affects much more than a person's ability to hear, often affecting relationships, social participation, emotional well-being and quality of life—but despite the availability of support, many people are reluctant ...
Sep 24, 2026
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Cardiac rehabilitation supported as an integral part of treatment
Cardiac rehabilitation is much more than exercise after a heart attack or heart surgery. It is an integral part of treatment that also includes risk factor management, appropriate nutrition, medication optimization, education ...
Sep 24, 2026
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COVID-19 pandemic drove violence and moral suffering for nurses in Latin America
The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges for health professionals around the world. A new study published in the journal Nursing Inquiry describes violence that nurses and midwives in Latin America endured—not ...
Sep 24, 2026
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Shorter, gentler exercise programs may ease pain more than tougher workouts
From osteoarthritis to a splitting migraine, when you're experiencing pain, exercise can seem like the last thing you want or think you should do. But according to new Adelaide University research published in PAIN Reports, ...
Sep 23, 2026
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Pharmacist-led medication review can improve medication use in older adults with cancer
There is a pressing need to optimize medication strategies in older adults with cancer, many of whom take ≥5 medications. A randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Internal Medicine demonstrated that an advisory ...
Sep 23, 2026
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Medicine leaflets are failing patients—and sometimes frightening them
Patient information leaflets are meant to help people use their medicines safely. But many people find them confusing, overwhelming or even frightening. If a document designed to keep people safe ends up putting them off ...
Sep 22, 2026
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Twenty minutes of calming music offers health care workers a chance to recharge
While burnout in the medical field is well documented, affecting about half of health care workers, far fewer studies have explored ways to address it. A Northwestern Medicine study has found one simple intervention may help.
Sep 21, 2026
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Noise pollution is a serious but often forgotten public health problem
The human body is remarkably good at getting used to the environment around it. You've probably experienced this if you've ever gone to a matinee and emerged from the dark theater into sunshine. Your eyes sting, so you squint ...
Sep 21, 2026
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