Many teens who vape want to quit. A recent clinical trial suggests that a drug used to stop smoking can help.
In the last four weeks of a 12-week trial, 51 percent of the 88 teens and young adults taking the drug varenicline, which…
Category: 5. Health
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When doctors don’t believe their patients’ pain – experts explain the all-too-common experience of medical gaslighting
For people with chronic gynecological pain conditions, pain can be constant, making everyday activities like sitting, riding a bicycle and even wearing underwear extremely uncomfortable. For many of these people – most of whom identify as…
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‘Grit’ and relentless perseverance can take a toll on brain health − particularly for people facing social stresses like racism
For many people, grit – the perseverance and passion for long-term goals – is a virtue. It is also a key ingredient in overcoming challenges, achieving success and maintaining resilience.
Studies have linked grit with success in goal…
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Why It’s Difficult For People With Chronic Pain To Gain Their Doctor’s Trust
RÜCKENSCHMERZEN sind zu einer der weitverbreitetste Krankheit geworden. Oft laufen die Betroffenen … More
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Medicaid Savings May Include Lower Drug Prices Via Most Favored Nation
U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) departs the House chamber following a vote at the U.S. … More
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Insights on preventing organ transplant rejection
Current treatments to prevent organ transplant rejection focus mainly on suppressing T cells, part of the adaptive immune system. However, the innate immune system — the body’s first line of defense that triggers early inflammation after…
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Dual-action approach targeting inflammation shows potential as Type 1 diabetes treatment
A study co-led by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers presents a potential new strategy to prevent or slow the progression of Type 1 diabetes by targeting an inflammation-related protein known to drive the disease. The findings,…
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Scientists discover the genes that influence when babies start walking
The age at which babies take their first steps is strongly influenced by their genes, according to new research from the University of Surrey. In the first study of its kind, scientists analysed the genetic information of more than 70,000…
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Nonprofit Health Plans Are Dying. Here’s How To Save Them
Non-profit health plans pride themselves on putting patients before profits. Will they still be … More
Walk into any boardroom of a nonprofit, community-based health plan in America, and you will encounter smart,…
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