Healthy Habits: Dr. Lindsey Pershern enjoys running
Dr. Lindsey Pershern, associate professor in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, shares her healthy habits.
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No swimming allowed: Sperm and male contraception
Have you ever had someone’s eyes glaze over while you’re talking to them? Have you ever had that happen 30 times in a row? I
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Impact of female genital schistosomiasis and its social implications in endemic communities
A silent threat lurks within the waters of rural sub-Saharan Africa, where communities rely on the local rivers for daily activities.
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Benefits of exercise classes and groups
Allie Townsend says group fitness activities can have physical and mental health benefits for people with stress, anxiety or depression.
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Navigating the pressure of having kids
Some people know from an early age whether they do or do not want to have children, but for some, that decision can be more
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An ounce of prevention: does breastfeeding protect against childhood cancer?
Learning that your child has cancer might seem like a nightmare, but this year, the American Cancer Society projects that it will become a reality
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Hate speech in healthcare
Hate speech and microaggressions from patients directed toward clinicians in healthcare settings are unfortunately a common occurrence. Hate speech is defined as verbal or nonverbal
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When pregnancy causes stroke: the risk we must talk more about
In March of 2020, just as the world entered lockdown, I experienced a personal loss: a friend died following a stroke. She was 30 years
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GlyNAC supplementation improves cognitive decline and brain health in aging
GlyNAC – a combination of precursors of the natural antioxidant glutathione – improved or reversed age-associated cognitive decline in old mice and improved multiple associated defects in the aging brain.
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Eating disorder awareness: What you need to know
COVID-19 restrictions removed adolescents and their families from important sources of support, such as extended family members, places of worship, community centers, etc.
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