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LGBTQ+ patients stay up-to-date on preventive care when their doctors are supportive

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LGBTQ+ patients stay up-to-date on preventive care when their doctors are supportive
When LGBTQ+ patients are unsure if they can be open about their identity and related health needs, it becomes more difficult for them to access high-quality health care.

2.403. BEES: A new mental health tool to track emotional well-being

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A simple, short questionnaire designed by an Edith Cowan University (ECU) researcher could help people better understand and track their emotional well-being with minimal time and effort.

2.404. Tracing brain circuits that tell us when to eat—and when to stop

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Scientists know the stomach talks to the brain, but two new studies from Rutgers Health researchers suggest the conversation is really a tug-of-war, with one side urging another bite, the other signaling "enough."

2.405. Key DNA complex connected to polymerase inhibitor cancer-drug resistance discovered

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Scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) have made one of the most important discoveries to date in the study and treatment of BRCA1-deficient cancers and drug resistance.

2.406. Surveys in patient records portal can help screen young cancer patients for financial toxicity

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Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer face numerous challenges, including financial toxicity due to the high cost of medical care. This encompasses not only the impact of direct, out-of-pocket expenses for cancer treatment, but also indirect costs due to disruptions in education or employment, resulting psychological distress, and the behaviors with which an individual or household responds to these challenges.

2.407. Females with flexible personalities found with fewer eating disorders

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The statistics are hard to ignore: Up to 67 % of female college students in the United States are battling some form of eating disorder, affecting both their mental and physical health during a critical time in their lives. A range of eating disorders exist, varying in severity from mild (body dissatisfaction) to life-threatening (anorexia nervosa).

2.408. Study reveals disparities in mental health care for youth from lower-income households

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Young patients from lower-income households in Texas may not be getting the most effective treatment for severe depression and suicidal thoughts, based on findings from researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

2.409. Planned repeat C-sections: Marginalized groups more often experience serious maternal complications

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University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers examining births among people with previous cesarean sections found higher rates of "severe maternal morbidity"—or serious complications that could have long-lasting effects on health—among Black and Latinx people having a planned C-section, compared to Whites.

2.410. Study shows the glucocorticoid receptor is a double-edged sword in prostate cancer

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A recent study from the Institute of Biomedicine at the University of Eastern Finland shows that the glucocorticoid receptor can both promote and inhibit prostate cancer progression, depending on the circumstances.

2.411. Hyperinsulinemia linked to abnormal uterine bleeding

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In premenopausal women, hyperinsulinemia is associated with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), with body mass index (BMI) playing a role in this association, according to a study published online June 3 in Menopause.

2.412. LGBTQ+ patients stay up-to-date on preventive care when their doctors are supportive

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When LGBTQ+ patients are unsure if they can be open about their identity and related health needs, it becomes more difficult for them to access high-quality health care.

2.413. How a natural antioxidant could help reduce muscle decline linked to obesity

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Coventry University researchers have discovered that resveratrol, a natural antioxidant, may help combat muscle weakness caused by a high-fat diet.

2.414. BowFlex recalls 3.8 million dumbbells after injury reports

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BowFlex, a fitness equipment brand, is recalling more than 3.8 million adjustable dumbbells because their weight plates can fall off and hurt users.

2.415. Binge drinking brake found in mouse brains, offering future path to treating alcohol abuse—new research

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Despite the profound human, social and economic costs of alcohol abuse, existing treatments have failed to provide meaningful relief. Excessive alcohol consumption remains a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. In the U.S. alone, 16.4 million people age 12 and older reported binge drinking on five or more days in the past month.

2.416. S100A1: A potential new biomarker for frailty in older patients with heart disease

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Frailty is a condition characterized by increased vulnerability and decline in physical function. It's a growing concern in the aging population, particularly among those with heart disease.

2.417. SARS-CoV-2 protein found to spread between cells, triggering immune attack on healthy cells

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A new study uncovers a surprising mechanism by which the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, might cause immune-mediated tissue damage by targeting cells it has never infected.

2.418. Lower-sodium diet can effectively reduce blood pressure for people with type 2 diabetes

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An estimated 38.1 million adults in the United States had diagnosed diabetes in 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of these, about 90% to 95% had type 2 diabetes. A new Johns Hopkins Medicine study finds that in adults with type 2 diabetes—most of whom were taking multiple antihypertensive medications—a lower-sodium DASH-style diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) achieved a clinically meaningful reduction in blood pressure, primarily from sodium reduction.

2.419. How the brain synchronizes itself with rhythmic stimuli

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Our brain is adept at synchronizing with rhythmic sounds, whether it's the beat of a song or the steady patter of rain. This ability helps us recognize and process sounds more effectively.

2.420. Why won't my cough go away?

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A persistent cough can be embarrassing, especially if people think you have COVID.

2.421. Ultra-processed foods are everywhere—and they're quietly raising health risks

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It's not exactly news that junk food isn't healthy.

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