Since 2022, Colorado and 10 other states have passed voter initiatives to protect or expand abortion access. Yet, seven of these states, including Colorado, require people under the age of 18 to get consent from or notify a parent prior to…
Category: 5. Health
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Measles is spreading. Here’s what experts say you should know
The uptick in measles cases has left many people wondering about early signs of measles, whether they need an updated vaccine and treatment options.
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Simple strategies can boost vaccination rates for adults over 65 − new study
Knowing which vaccines older adults should get and hearing a clear recommendation from their health care provider about why a particular vaccine is important strongly motivated them to get vaccinated. That’s a key finding in a recent study…
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Proteins on Immune Cells Determine Longevity
Our bodies response to invading pathogens through different mechanisms of the immune system. Innate immunity first detects disease and relays a defense signal to activate the second wave of immune defense;…
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Antibodies Against Epstein-Barr Virus Increase Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is one of the most common human viruses worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), EBV can cause other diseases. Unfortunately, there is no…
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Chemotherapy Combined with Immunotherapy as Neoadjuvant Treatment for Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
A recent study published in JAMA Oncology presents promising new data on a treatment regimen beneficial to patients with a subset of head and neck cancer known as oropharyngeal cancer. A rare malignancy…
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Middle age is a time when women are vulnerable to eating disorders
“No one expects a grown woman in her 40s to have an eating disorder. That’s for teenagers, right? Well, guess what – it happened to me.”
Alexa, a 44-year-old real estate agent, was telling me about her struggle with non-purging…
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Best Practices and Continuing Education for Lab Personnel
Developing skillsets and education opportunities for lab personnel
Lab personnel play a critical role in ensuring accurate and efficient testing results As the demands and complexities of the field continue…
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6 things to know about antidepressants
An abundance of data show that SSRIs, a class of drugs commonly used as antidepressants, are effective, though, like any drug, they have risks.
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