Q&A: Why the top cause of death for women has been ignored

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterFundamental changes needed to foster the implementation of inclusive research that addresses gaps in the cardiovascular health of women in the next century. Credit:&

Updated on: March 21,2024

Q&A: Why the top cause of death for women has been ignored

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterFundamental changes needed to foster the implementation of inclusive research that addresses gaps in the cardiovascular health of women in the next century. Credit:&

Updated on:March 21,2024

Q&A: Everything you ever wanted to know about menopause and perimenopause

by Anna Marie Yanny,Stanford UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's inevitable. About half of the world's population awaits an unavoidable biological fate: menopause. As those o

Updated on: January 21,2024

Q&A: Everything you ever wanted to know about menopause and perimenopause

by Anna Marie Yanny,Stanford UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's inevitable. About half of the world's population awaits an unavoidable biological fate: menopause. As those o

Updated on:January 21,2024

Q&A: How do you know when you're done with therapy?

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTherapy can be a critical tool for taking care of your mental health. Finding the right therapist can take time, but

Updated on: April 06,2024

Q&A: How do you know when you're done with therapy?

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTherapy can be a critical tool for taking care of your mental health. Finding the right therapist can take time, but

Updated on:April 06,2024

Q&A: Improvements in HIV care for Black and white men who have sex with men

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainKatherine Rich, MD MPH, resident in the MGH Department of Medicine, is the first author of a recentlypublished paperinJ

Updated on: March 06,2024

Q&A: Improvements in HIV care for Black and white men who have sex with men

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainKatherine Rich, MD MPH, resident in the MGH Department of Medicine, is the first author of a recentlypublished paperinJ

Updated on:March 06,2024

Q&A: Everything you need to know about the new pediatric RSV immunizations

by Scott Hesel,University of Rochester Medical CenterTransmission electron micrograph of RSV. Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer / Public DomainRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of

Updated on: June 08,2024

Q&A: Everything you need to know about the new pediatric RSV immunizations

by Scott Hesel,University of Rochester Medical CenterTransmission electron micrograph of RSV. Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer / Public DomainRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of

Updated on:June 08,2024

Q&A: Researcher unveils the health risks associated with synthetic fabric dyes

by Maya Lach-Aidelbaum,Concordia UniversitySchematic chart of synthetic dye classification. Credit:Applied Sciences(2021). DOI: 10.3390/app11146255For millennia, humans have used nat

Updated on: March 21,2024

Q&A: Researcher unveils the health risks associated with synthetic fabric dyes

by Maya Lach-Aidelbaum,Concordia UniversitySchematic chart of synthetic dye classification. Credit:Applied Sciences(2021). DOI: 10.3390/app11146255For millennia, humans have used nat

Updated on:March 21,2024

Q and A: How early should I be screened for lung cancer?

by Stephen CassiviCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI am 62 and recently had a physical. My doctor suggested that I should be screened for lung cancer. I used to smoke a pack of cigarettes a day but qu

Updated on: January 10,2024

Q and A: How early should I be screened for lung cancer?

by Stephen CassiviCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI am 62 and recently had a physical. My doctor suggested that I should be screened for lung cancer. I used to smoke a pack of cigarettes a day but qu

Updated on:January 10,2024

Q&A: Merkel cell carcinoma

by Catherine DegesysCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainI recently heard about a type of skin cancer called Merkel cell carcinoma. I'm not familiar with this condition. Can you explain what it is? D

Updated on: December 05,2023

Q&A: Merkel cell carcinoma

by Catherine DegesysCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainI recently heard about a type of skin cancer called Merkel cell carcinoma. I'm not familiar with this condition. Can you explain what it is? D

Updated on:December 05,2023

Q&A: Researchers discuss statin, metformin, and aspirin use with hepatocellular carcinoma

byMassachusetts General HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainErik Almazan, MD, of the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Raymond T. Chung, MD, of the Liver Cente

Updated on: September 23,2024

Q&A: Researchers discuss statin, metformin, and aspirin use with hepatocellular carcinoma

byMassachusetts General HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainErik Almazan, MD, of the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Raymond T. Chung, MD, of the Liver Cente

Updated on:September 23,2024

Q&A: Is now the time for a new COVID-19 shot?

by Lorna Fernandes,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 summer surge was a surprise, but are we safe now that the numbers are trending downward?Unfortunat

Updated on: September 30,2024

Q&A: Is now the time for a new COVID-19 shot?

by Lorna Fernandes,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 summer surge was a surprise, but are we safe now that the numbers are trending downward?Unfortunat

Updated on:September 30,2024

Q&A: Why we love sweets—understanding the science of sugary foods

by Case Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSugar, a simple carbohydrate that provides a quick source of energy for the body, is in many foods and beverages we consume dail

Updated on: March 21,2024

Q&A: Why we love sweets—understanding the science of sugary foods

by Case Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSugar, a simple carbohydrate that provides a quick source of energy for the body, is in many foods and beverages we consume dail

Updated on:March 21,2024

Q&A: Poison control expert discusses water beads' hidden dangers

by Patti Zielinski,Rutgers UniversityWater beads in a vase. Credit:Rhododendrites/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAWater beads are tiny, colorful, expanding gel balls often sold as crafts,

Updated on: February 29,2024

Q&A: Poison control expert discusses water beads' hidden dangers

by Patti Zielinski,Rutgers UniversityWater beads in a vase. Credit:Rhododendrites/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAWater beads are tiny, colorful, expanding gel balls often sold as crafts,

Updated on:February 29,2024