How do people really feel about electronic health records?

Karola Marky (left) and Rebecca Panskus interviewed people about the electronic patient record.© RUB, MarquardThe image may only be used in the context of the press release “How do people…

Prostate cancer treatment is not always the best option – a cancer researcher walks her father through his diagnosis

“Me encontraron càncer en la pròstata,” my father told me. They found cancer in my prostate. As a cancer researcher who knows very well about the high incidence and decreased…

A day fighting wildfires can require as much endurance as riding the Tour de France

For three weeks in July, the world’s most elite bike racers climb steep mountains and sprint along historic cobblestones to capture the coveted yellow jersey or the race leader in…

Lead poisoning from Ayurvedic medicines: Rare but cautionary

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain An article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) highlights a case of lead toxicity from Ayurvedic medicines in a young woman, and the complexity in diagnosing…

Postpartum depression drug heralds new hope for moms, says physician

For some new mothers, what should be a joyous time is anything but, due to postpartum depression. Credit: Emily Faith Morgan, University Communications The Food and Drug Administration announced Friday…

Depression and Anxiety Are Not Cancer Risk Factors

Summary: The association between depression, anxiety and cancer risk has been a point of contention in scientific circles. In an new study a multi-national team refutes the idea that these…

Archaeologists identify Roman road network |

Archaeologists from the University of Exeter have used laser scans to reveal a Roman road network that spanned Devon and Cornwall. The discovery was made as part of the Environment…

Dog’s Facial Markings Influence Human-Canine Communication

Summary: Researchers discovered that the complexity of a dog’s facial markings affects human interpretation of their expressions. It was revealed that dogs with plainer faces make more facial expressions and…

Embrace Wellness with AI: Chatbots Boosting Exercise, Diet, and Sleep Quality

Summary: Researchers found artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots can significantly enhance physical activity, diet, and sleep patterns. The study, the first systematic review and meta-analysis of its kind, shows that chatbots…

Untangling the Ties Between Chronic Pain and Mental Health

Summary: A recent commentary underscores the complex relationship between chronic pain and mental health disorders like depression and anxiety. The interaction is revealed to be driven by a bi-directional feedback…