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Social Media And Its Effect On The Mental Health Of Teens In America
The mental health of our teens has deteriorated at alarming numbers and rates, but what is causing this phenomenon, and to what extent if any is social media the culprit?
New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Are A Step In The Right Direction, But One More Step Is Needed
Breast cancer in younger women is more likely to be more aggressive at diagnosis and difficult to treat, thus dropping the screening age to 40 represents a milestone in preventing breast cancer diagnoses and ultimately saving lives.
Over-The-Counter Narcan Will Not End The Opioid Epidemic In America
Although the emergence of Narcan should represent progress towards America’s fight against the opioid epidemic, there remains more work to be done. Having an OTC drug does not address the root causes for the opioid epidemic in America.
Why Loneliness Could Be The Biggest Threat To Your Health And What To Do About It
This means rates of loneliness are higher than even obesity and diabetes in the United States.
Gun Violence And Its Effect On The Mental Health Of Children In America
According to an article in the journal Future of Children, children exposed to gun violence have an increased likelihood of using violence in the future to resolve problems or express their emotions.
Artificial Intelligence And Its Potential To Combat Physician Burnout
A study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings demonstrated that more than 3 in 5 physicians reported at least one manifestation of burnout in 2021.
The Need For Diversity And Cultural Competency For Physicians In America
The antithesis of this ideal patient-doctor relationship would be one of discrimination and feelings of ostracization, as is unfortunately occurring in a large proportion of our Black and Muslim patients.
The Need For Diversity And Cultural Competency For Physicians In America
The antithesis of this ideal patient-doctor relationship would be one of discrimination and feelings of ostracization, as is unfortunately occurring in a large proportion of our Black and Muslim patients.
March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month- Here’s What You Should Know
Given the racial disparities that exist with respect to mortality and screening for colorectal cancer, we must improve this gap to allow all American citizens to benefit from screening processes.
Health Misinformation And How To Curb It
Similarly, when it comes to public health policies and practices; expert scientists, physicians, and public health officials should be leading news and media narratives using evidence-based data.
