The link between cancer, obesity and metabolic health
A growing body of research shows that obesity is a significant contributing factor to various chronic health conditions. A recent study published in the Journal
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“Time is brain”: Minimizing the risk of death, severe injury for stroke patients
Dr. Naser Jaleel explains what patients need to know about strokes and the importance of timely intervention to minimize the damage caused by stroke.
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Dr. Thomas Kosten develops anti-Fentanyl vaccine
Each year, more Americans die from drug overdoses than in traffic accidents. More than three out of five of these deaths are the result of
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A national health system for kidney failure and what comes next?
It’s been more than 50 years since the creation of a national health insurance program for people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), titled Medicare’s End-Stage
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Uncovering the first steps driving antibiotic resistance
The findings offer new opportunities to interfere with the development of antibiotic resistance and help turn the tide on this global health threat.
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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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Bringing global learnings to our community
Each year the Schwarzman Scholarship, hailed as “the Rhodes Scholarship of the 21st Century,” selects 150 scholars for a fully-funded Masters of Arts in Global
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Ethics, equity and research
Individuals from minoritized groups suffer high disease burdens and would significantly benefit from equitable advances in scientific research. However, many are faced with barriers that
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Men 60 and older with certain risk factors should get screened for life-threatening heart condition
“Typically, there are no symptoms present until the aneurysm has burst, and the survival rate is only 25-50%,” Dr. Joseph Coselli said.
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When visible meets invisible: the importance of psychological screening and intervention in pediatric dermatology
The psychosocial burden of skin (cutaneous) disorders in children and adolescents is heavy. Children and adolescents with various skin diseases are more likely to experience
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