Breaking the Cycle of Shame and Blame in Medicine
When Dr. Will Bynum recalls a pivotal moment from his medical residency, he remembers not triumph but anguish — a sudden wave of humiliation that would change how he thought about medicine. During his second year of family medicine residency, Bynum was called into an emergency delivery after a grueling shift. To save the newborn’s […]
Early Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Teen Health Risks, Study Finds
Teens who start using cannabis before age 15 are more likely to use it frequently in later adolescence — and those who start early and use regularly face higher rates of both physical and mental health problems in early adulthood, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. “This further builds the case […]
Stillbirth Rates in the U.S. Higher Than Expected, Harvard Study Reveals
A comprehensive study led by researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Mass General Brigham has found that stillbirth rates in the United States are significantly higher than earlier estimates suggested. The findings also reveal that while most stillbirths are associated with at least one identifiable medical risk factor, a considerable […]
New DNA Study Reveals the Ancient Mediterranean Roots of the ‘London Tube Mosquito’
A recent DNA study has finally settled a long-standing biological debate, revealing that a particular mosquito species, long believed to have evolved in the London Underground, actually has roots that stretch much further back—to the Mediterranean. The legend of this subterranean insect dates back to World War II. As Londoners took shelter from German bombing […]
Contaminated Meat Responsible for High Percentage of UTIs, New Investigation Reveals.
A four-year investigation in Southern California has revealed a worrying public health issue: nearly one in five urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by E. coli originating from tainted meat. The researchers behind the study believe this problem may be far more widespread across the US than previously thought. The Meat-UTI Connection The study, which […]
Study Reveals mRNA Covid Shots Could Strengthen Cancer Immunotherapy Results
A recent scientific breakthrough suggests that the same mRNA technology that powered COVID-19 vaccines might also revolutionize cancer treatment. Researchers from the University of Florida and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that patients with advanced lung or skin cancer who received a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine within 100 days of starting immunotherapy […]
Struggling to reach 10,000 steps? Study finds even small efforts can extend your life
A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that averaging more daily steps across a week is linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death, even if activity levels vary from day to day. According to lead author Dr. Rikuta Hamaya, a medical instructor at Brigham and Women’s […]
Gum Disease May Raise Risk of Stroke and Brain Damage, New Studies Reveal
A new study has revealed a strong connection between oral health and cardiovascular health, suggesting that caring for your teeth and gums might also protect your heart and brain. According to findings published in Neurology Open Access, adults suffering from gum disease were more likely to show signs of white matter damage in the brain […]
Study Finds Antidepressant Side Effects Vary in Weight and Heart Impact
A new study published in The Lancet has found that antidepressant medications, commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions, can produce varying effects on the body — depending on the type of drug taken. Researchers analyzed data from more than 58,000 participants who were treated with one of 30 different antidepressants […]
First-Ever Ranking Reveals How Antidepressants Affect Physical Health
Antidepressant Side Effects Vary Widely, Landmark Study Finds A groundbreaking UK study has, for the first time, compared how different antidepressants affect the body — revealing that side effects can vary widely from one medication to another. Researchers found notable differences in weight change, heart rate, and blood pressure among commonly prescribed drugs, raising new […]