Why Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse So Commonly Co-Occur
Curious about the relationship between eating disorders and alcohol/substance misuse? Check out my latest blog for Oliver-Pyatt Centers!You can find Does...
Month: February 2024
Selling Crap to Kids, Part 8
We are up to Part 8 of this series already, and it’s only 2015. In February of that year, YouTube...
Human cells building ‘molecular highways’ captured for first time
γ-TuRC starting the nucleation process (left) vs. γ-TuRC closing (right). Once closed, thhe foundation is set and tubulins can be...
Medics Stand Ready to Aid Groundhog Day Crowds
When 30,000 visitors swarm Gobbler's Knob around 4 a.m. today to watch a groundhog's fleeting appearance, about 20 health providers...
Orthostatic hypotension: Considerations of safe medication use
lood pressure is the amount of pressure applied by circulating blood to blood vessels. The measurement and assessment of blood...
Readers Weigh Downsides of Medicare Advantage and Stick Up for Mary Lou Retton
Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity...
NIH analysis reveals a significant rise in use of complementary health approaches, especially for pain management
Media AdvisoryWednesday, January 31, 2024What An analysis conducted by the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative...
Surge in Syphilis Cases Leads Some Providers to Ration Penicillin
When Stephen Miller left his primary care practice to work in public health a little under two years ago, he...
Smoothie Recipes for Chronic Constipation
Smoothies containing fiber-rich foods like fruit, chia seeds, and flaxseeds can help get things moving again.Almost everyone gets constipated sometimes....
Is the Nation’s Primary Care Shortage as Bad as Federal Data Suggest?
Federal policymakers have been trying for a long time to lure more primary care providers to understaffed areas. The Biden administration boosted...
Stages of Breast Cancer – HealthyWomen
Medically reviewed by Tesia McKenzie, M.D.If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with breast cancer, you’ve probably heard...
