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Is birth control safe to use? Millions of women use hormonal contraception, and new research is showing it may be affecting more than reproduction. Research in the journal Hormones And Behavior shows that contraceptives seem to affect brain processes that are responsible for emotions and memory. The paper has connected that birth control appears to
When a natural disaster strikes, the physical destruction is obvious, but the hidden toll on mental health often gets overlooked. NYU researcher Alexis Merdjanoff explains why disaster recovery plans leave communities unprepared, how timing is critical for mental health support, and how investing in strong social connections before tragedy hits can speed recovery. Guest Information:
Many people assume their heart surgery will be the most nerve-wracking part of their treatment, but the reality is much different. Often, recovering from this procedure can become so stressful that patients can develop a heart rhythm disorder. Our experts discuss the ancient medicine practice that’s providing much-needed relief for these patients. Guest Information: Dr.
You may soon be able to detect skin cancer at home. The exo-patch is a silicone product that uses micro-needles to pick up DNA information from our cells. It uses this data to detect cancerous fragments. When tested on mice, the exo-patch was able to specifically locate the cancerous DNA. The scientists are now looking
Glioblastoma is an aggressive form of brain cancer that leaves many patients with only two years to live, if they’re lucky. One obstacle researchers face is understanding how the tumors grow so fast. Our expert explains his breakthrough research on the cancer’s metabolic habits and how it’ll help increase life expectancy for patients. Guest Information:
Many interfaith rooms in hospitals are either too specific to one religion or not specific enough to feel sacred. Our experts this week discuss how immersive reality and Disney technology can help give patients the religious rooms they crave while fighting for their lives. Guest Information: Roger Holzberg, Co-Founder, Reimagine Well Annette Walker, President, City
Are you taking too many medications? In a review of nearly two thousand older adults, about one in three took five or more prescription drugs. These people had worse balance, weaker grip strength, and walked slower than their peers. Researchers believe it’s not necessarily the type of drugs that are contributing to this difference, but
Immigrant doctors are an important part of America’s physician workforce, especially in rural and underserved communities. However, our expert warns that relying on foreign physicians is only a temporary fix for America’s worsening doctor shortage, which may become devastatingly apparent with the changing immigration policies. Guest Information: Eram Alam, Associate Professor of the History of
Despite decades of progress in treatment and prevention, HIV remains a challenge in America. Stigma continues to be a main barrier that keeps many from getting tested or staying in care. Our experts explain the history behind the harmful stigma and the innovative initiatives that will help end this epidemic. Guest Information: Keith Green PhD
