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Demand grows for doulas who can help moms with addiction
"Don't give me narcotics." Emmalee Hortin, a doula, recalled one of her clients delivering that message to hospital staff. Doctors were operating on the woman to clear tissue after a miscarriage.
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Backward walking study results may help to improve mobility and decrease falls in multiple sclerosis patients
A collaborative team of researchers and students from Wayne State University's Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, School of Medicine, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Institute of Gerontology ...
Feb 3, 2026
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Why do our joints crack, pop and crunch? Should we worry about it?
Many of us have noisy joints. Knees crack on the stairs, necks pop when we stretch, and knuckles seem to crack almost on demand. These sounds can be startling and are often blamed on aging, damage or the looming threat of ...
Feb 3, 2026
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Targeting the 'good' arm after stroke can lead to better motor skills
Traditional stroke rehabilitation therapy focuses on restoring strength and movement to the more impaired side of the body, but a new randomized clinical trial has revealed that targeted therapy for the less impaired arm ...
Feb 2, 2026
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Everyday movements are more beneficial for osteoarthritis patients than handgrip strength, say researchers
Daily physical activities play a far greater role in the well-being of patients with osteoarthritis than handgrip strength or isolated motor tasks, according to new research from the University of Sharjah. The study, published ...
Feb 2, 2026
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Improving nursing support for fertility preservation in women with cancer
Hiroshima University researchers developed a three-factor, 12-item, questionnaire-based scale to systematically assess nursing practices that support fertility preservation decision-making in women with cancer. They show ...
Feb 2, 2026
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A growing nursing shortage is made worse by nurses' daily challenges of patients and families rolling their eyes
Imagine being a dentist, and your clients roll their eyes at you, comment that you don't know what you're doing—or even spit at you.
Jan 31, 2026
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Protein is all the rage: But how much do you really need?
Protein is having a moment, with federal guidelines significantly raising the recommended amount people should eat every day and products ranging from coffee drinks to Pop-Tarts touting enhanced levels of the nutrient. Eating ...
Jan 31, 2026
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Specialized sensor tracks wound pH continuously to monitor healing
In a study led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Levent Beker from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Koç University, researchers have developed a specialized wound dressing that incorporates a sensor that continuously measures ...
Jan 30, 2026
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Dialysis center staff lacking knowledge about transplantation process, analysis reveals
There are significant gaps and variation in knowledge of transplantation processes among dialysis staff, according to a study published in KI Reports. Catherine E. Kelty, Ph.D., from the Indiana University School of Medicine ...
Jan 30, 2026
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Social robot with AI shows promise for patient and clinician acceptance
Researchers from the University of Twente, MST and Politecnico di Milano conducted a pilot study to explore whether a GPT-controlled social robot can support patients with medical information in a hospital setting. The first ...
Jan 29, 2026
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Pharmacists respond differently to patients at risk of suicide depending on gender
Community pharmacists are more likely to show empathy toward women but to take men more seriously when they are perceived to be at risk of suicide, according to new research that echoes wider gender bias across the health ...
Jan 29, 2026
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Stroke telerehabilitation emerges as promising primer for recovery
In the U.S., a stroke happens roughly every 40 seconds. That means, in the time it takes to read a five-minute news article, more than seven Americans will have experienced this life-changing medical event, which is a leading ...
Jan 29, 2026
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Older adults' turning movements reveal hidden balance strategies that may reduce falls
About one in three older adults fall each year, which often leads to broken bones, hip fractures, and other injuries that can contribute to a marked decline in their quality of life and leads to over $50 billion in medical ...
Jan 28, 2026
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These policy moves are likely to change health care for older people
Month after month, Patricia Hunter and other members of the Nursing Home Reform Coalition logged onto video calls with congressional representatives, seeking support for a proposed federal rule setting minimum staff levels ...
Jan 28, 2026
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Thousands of Kaiser nurses walk out in California and Hawaii
More than 31,000 nurses and health care workers walked off the job Monday morning at Kaiser Permanente facilities across California and Hawaii, calling for safer staffing levels and better pay.
Jan 28, 2026
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Health care workers in war zones: How the built environment actively reshapes trauma
I have spent much of my professional life thinking about buildings—how they are designed, how they are constructed and how they shape daily life. But some structures matter far more than we usually admit. In places affected ...
Pre-fab psychological diagnoses: Clinicians confront a new trend
More and more young adults seek psychological assessment with a diagnosis already in mind—or even one they have assigned to themselves. A new mixed-methods study with 93 clinical psychologists shows that self-diagnosed ...
Jan 27, 2026
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More than just 'daydreaming'—dissociation is the mind's survival tactic
The word "dissociation" has grown in popularity and become embedded in everyday language, but while the term has gained traction in popular culture and mental health advocacy, misconceptions persist—including some which ...
Jan 27, 2026
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All foods can fit in a balanced diet: A dietitian explains how flexibility can be healthier than dieting
Eat this, not that. This one food will cure everything. That food is poison. Cut this food out. Try this diet. Don't eat at these times. Eat this food and you'll lose weight. With society's obsession with food, health and ...
Jan 27, 2026
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Knee braces offer low-risk and effective option for managing painful arthritis, research shows
Using a knee brace can help people with painful knee osteoarthritis manage their symptoms, according to new research led by Professor Melanie Holden at Keele University and Professor George Peat at Sheffield Hallam University.
Jan 26, 2026
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Hidden risks of firefighter gear revealed in an effort to improve safety and performance
When firefighters respond to an emergency, the gear they wear to protect themselves can also create challenges that could jeopardize their performance and safety. Their gear is bulky, and it may not fit perfectly. Those challenges ...
Jan 26, 2026
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What we get wrong about forgiveness: A counseling professor unpacks the difference between letting go and making up
Two in five Americans have fought with a family member about politics, according to a 2024 study by the American Psychiatric Association. One in five have become estranged over controversial issues, and the same percentage ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Creatine for women: Should you add this supplement into your diet?
Creatine is one of the most popular sports supplements out there. It's shown to help build muscle and improve strength, boost speed and power in athletes and benefit sports performance all around.
Jan 26, 2026
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High nursing school debt, proposed education loan caps threaten US health care access
Nearly a third of registered nurses and advanced practice nurses in Michigan carry sizable student loan debt that is influencing their decision to leave the profession, according to a new study from the University of Michigan. ...
Jan 26, 2026
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