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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 ...
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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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New obesity guidance urges dietitian-led care as GLP-1 drugs reshape treatment
Obesity and dietitian societies have joined forces to issue a new consensus statement on recommendations surrounding the use of obesity drugs for weight loss treatment. The consensus statement was presented at the European ...
May 15, 2026
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Trump and Kennedy seek to relax safeguards for AI health care tools
Paul Boyer, a psychotherapist for Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, California, is experiencing the AI revolution firsthand. He's a little underwhelmed. The health giant has rolled out a new suite of note-taking software, made ...
May 14, 2026
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New rules for used prosthetic feet could curb 'medical equipment graveyards'
Researchers have proposed new standards into the decades-old prosthetic donations market, improving the quality of lower limb prosthetic feet by two-thirds—a major quality of life boost for recipients.
May 13, 2026
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Men and women hear the world differently as hormones shift across life stages
Throughout medical history, men have generally been the target of studies, with results generalized to women. However, there are differences between the sexes in many aspects of human perception. Hormones influence the behavior ...
May 13, 2026
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Cold comfort? Icing injuries may prolong pain and slow recovery, preclinical results suggest
Icing a sprained ankle or sore muscle, long used to reduce pain and swelling, may in the longer run delay recovery and prolong pain, new research suggests. In a preclinical study published in Anesthesiology, McGill University ...
May 12, 2026
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Brain-controlled hearing system isolates one speaker in noisy settings, first human tests show
Scientists at Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute have the first direct evidence from human studies that brain-controlled hearing technology can help people single out a voice in a crowd. These early findings suggest ...
May 11, 2026
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What is frozen shoulder? And will I need surgery?
Frozen shoulder can make simple tasks—such as lifting your arm, sleeping on your side, getting out of bed, putting on a bra, driving or playing with your kids—painful and challenging.
May 11, 2026
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Osteoarthritis: How stimulating the muscles with electricity may help manage the condition
An estimated 595 million people globally are living with osteoarthritis. This makes it one of the leading causes of pain and disability.
May 11, 2026
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Australia has the world's highest rate of ACL reconstruction surgery—rehab may be just as good
If you've ever watched a game of Australian rules football, rugby league or basketball, you've probably seen it happen: a player lands awkwardly, grabs their knee, and doesn't get back up.
May 10, 2026
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'Decision fatigue' could be hurting your health. A nutritionist explains
You're standing in a supermarket aisle, weighing up whether to buy a microwave meal or a bunch of fresh carrots. We all know making healthy eating choices can be tough. That's especially true if you are hungry, or have a ...
May 9, 2026
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