Nationwide analysis finds mental health concerns are a huge part of primary care practice
An examination of millions of patient visits to primary care physicians shows that mental health concerns are second only to ...
Q&A: Examining the impact of negative media coverage on LGBTQ+ young adults
Kirsty Clark, assistant professor of medicine, health, and society, studies mental health disparities impacting LGBTQ+ ...
Considering race in colon cancer prediction algorithms reduces disparities, researchers find
Taking race into account when developing tools to predict a patient's risk of colorectal cancer leads to more accurate ...
What can be done for children who may be having a panic attack?
In the movie "Inside Out 2," 13-year-old Riley, who has recently started puberty, has a panic attack during a hockey game ...
New approach to milk allergies promises breakthrough
Researchers have demonstrated how a novel approach to managing cow's milk allergy could transform how food allergies are ...
What parents, caregivers can do if their child is struggling with mental health
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, suicide is the second leading cause of death for 10- to 24-year-olds. Deaths ...
Opinion: How we think about 'obesity' and body weight is changing
From doctors' offices to family gatherings, larger-bodied people report being bombarded with unsolicited advice about their ...
The genes tell a story: New research offers much-needed certainty for autistic New Zealanders
A global rise in autism diagnoses is putting the spotlight on this relatively common neurodevelopmental difference. A recent ...
People with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder face heightened risk of homelessness, researchers say
Canada is in the midst of a housing crisis. A systematic failure to provide decent and affordable housing means far too many ...
Gaining insights into the chemical basis of aversive learning
One of the things that makes brains so incredibly difficult to understand is their ability to adjust and adapt. Our learning ...