Why has COVID been so much worse this summer? The health belief model has the answer
If you think COVID-19 was suddenly in the news a lot over the summer, you’re probably right. Throughout August, outlets...
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Got an unaffordable or incorrect medical bill? Calling your hospital billing office will usually get you a discount
Disagree with that medical bill? It might be worth calling your hospital billing office. damircudic/E+ via Getty ImagesWhat do you...
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Is ‘coaching’ a shortcut to mental health care? Not so fast − here are key differences
Life coaching can provide helpful services for some people, but scrutiny is needed. The Good Brigade/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesLife coach,...
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Gus Walz’s unbridled emotion on the DNC stage opens the door to more understanding of neurodiversity
Gus Walz openly wept as he cheered for his father, Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, at the 2024 Democratic...
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COVID-19, flu and RSV shots − an epidemiologist explains why all three matter this fall
COVID-19 hospitalization and deaths have increased since May 2024, particularly among those 65 and older. andresr/E+ via Getty ImagesThe Food...
Read moreA new campaign aims to tackle period stigma to keep girls and women playing sports
Sport stars like Simone Biles, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Katie Ledecky dazzled fans at the recent Paris Olympic Games with their...
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The Nuremberg Code isn’t just for prosecuting Nazis − its principles have shaped medical ethics to this day
The dock of defendants seated during the Doctors Trial at Nuremberg. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum via Wikimedia CommonsAfter World...
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Mitochondria keep your brain cells alive − helping them run smoothly may protect against Parkinson’s disease
Mitochondria actively divide, multiply and move around in your cells. Nanoclustering/Science Photo Library via Getty ImagesIn 1817, a British physician...
Read moreWhy sport must be (re)imagined in ways that make it more accessible for all disabled athletes
The increased media coverage of the Paralympic Games makes Paralympic sport seem “inclusive.” But, the continued reliance on segregated sport...
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How parents and school communities can support autistic children as they head back to class
An encouraging parenting style is a protective factor for autistic children and can offset the negative impacts of stressful life...
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