Gender-affirming care in the spotlight: Q&A with Dr. Maddie Deutsch

by University of CaliforniaDr. Maddie Deutsch, head of the UCSF Gender Affirming Health Program. Credit: University of CaliforniaAt a time when gender-affirming care is in the political spotlight—espe

Updated on: May 25,2024 8

Gender-affirming care in the spotlight: Q&A with Dr. Maddie Deutsch

by University of CaliforniaDr. Maddie Deutsch, head of the UCSF Gender Affirming Health Program. Credit: University of CaliforniaAt a time when gender-affirming care is in the political spotlight—espe

Updated on:May 25,2024 8

Q&A: Weighing the potential risks and benefits of multi-cancer early detection tests

by Timothy Dean,The Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs Americans, we've become accustomed to the nearly unique experience of seeing commercials for med

Updated on: January 10,2024 6

Q&A: Weighing the potential risks and benefits of multi-cancer early detection tests

by Timothy Dean,The Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs Americans, we've become accustomed to the nearly unique experience of seeing commercials for med

Updated on:January 10,2024 6

Q&A: Postpartum depression drug heralds new hope for moms, says physician

by Eric Williamson,University of VirginiaFor some new mothers, what should be a joyous time is anything but, due to postpartum depression. Credit: Emily Faith Morgan, University CommunicationsTh

Updated on: January 19,2024 9

Q&A: Postpartum depression drug heralds new hope for moms, says physician

by Eric Williamson,University of VirginiaFor some new mothers, what should be a joyous time is anything but, due to postpartum depression. Credit: Emily Faith Morgan, University CommunicationsTh

Updated on:January 19,2024 9

​ Q&A: Drug overdose deaths remain high—fentanyl test strips may help

by Samantha Laine Perfas, Harvard GazetteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Massachusetts state Senatevoted unanimously to legalize fentanyl test stripsacross the commonwealth earlier th

Updated on: March 21,2024 16

​ Q&A: Drug overdose deaths remain high—fentanyl test strips may help

by Samantha Laine Perfas, Harvard GazetteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Massachusetts state Senatevoted unanimously to legalize fentanyl test stripsacross the commonwealth earlier th

Updated on:March 21,2024 16

Q&A: Researcher unveils the health risks associated with synthetic fabric dyes

by Maya Lach-Aidelbaum,Concordia UniversitySchematic chart of synthetic dye classification. Credit:Applied Sciences(2021). DOI: 10.3390/app11146255For millennia, humans have used nat

Updated on: March 21,2024 11

Q&A: Researcher unveils the health risks associated with synthetic fabric dyes

by Maya Lach-Aidelbaum,Concordia UniversitySchematic chart of synthetic dye classification. Credit:Applied Sciences(2021). DOI: 10.3390/app11146255For millennia, humans have used nat

Updated on:March 21,2024 11

Hope for Alzheimer's: Q&A with neurological disease expert

by Kelly Quigley,Gladstone InstitutesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere's no question we've reached a turning point for Alzheimer's disease treatment.Just a few months ago, the

Updated on: September 23,2024 0

Hope for Alzheimer's: Q&A with neurological disease expert

by Kelly Quigley,Gladstone InstitutesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere's no question we've reached a turning point for Alzheimer's disease treatment.Just a few months ago, the

Updated on:September 23,2024 0

Q&A: Expert's book explains why the gut microbiome matters

by Corinne Farrell,Imperial College LondonCredit: Penguin LifeAn Imperial surgeon specializing in the gut microbiome has published a new book to explain why it is important for our health.Consul

Updated on: March 12,2024 19

Q&A: Expert's book explains why the gut microbiome matters

by Corinne Farrell,Imperial College LondonCredit: Penguin LifeAn Imperial surgeon specializing in the gut microbiome has published a new book to explain why it is important for our health.Consul

Updated on:March 12,2024 19

Q&A: Tips for cancer patients to stay safe in the summer

by Cynthia Weiss, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainI have diabetes and high blood pressure. I take medication but have committed to a healthier lifestyle, including daily walks outside

Updated on: January 10,2024 8

Q&A: Tips for cancer patients to stay safe in the summer

by Cynthia Weiss, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainI have diabetes and high blood pressure. I take medication but have committed to a healthier lifestyle, including daily walks outside

Updated on:January 10,2024 8

Q&A: Virologist discusses deadly eastern equine encephalitis virus, a familiar but formidable foe

by Ekaterina Pesheva,Harvard Medical SchoolAnopheles gambiae mosquito, feeding on blood. Credit: James Gathany, Centers for Disease Control and PreventionA New Hampshire resident recently died f

Updated on: September 10,2024 0

Q&A: Virologist discusses deadly eastern equine encephalitis virus, a familiar but formidable foe

by Ekaterina Pesheva,Harvard Medical SchoolAnopheles gambiae mosquito, feeding on blood. Credit: James Gathany, Centers for Disease Control and PreventionA New Hampshire resident recently died f

Updated on:September 10,2024 0

Q&A: Long COVID in kids—what can exercise reveal?

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfter an initial COVID infection, some adults may develop lingering symptoms that can last for weeks, months, or even years. T

Updated on: June 08,2024 5

Q&A: Long COVID in kids—what can exercise reveal?

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfter an initial COVID infection, some adults may develop lingering symptoms that can last for weeks, months, or even years. T

Updated on:June 08,2024 5

Q&A: Improvements in HIV care for Black and white men who have sex with men

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainKatherine Rich, MD MPH, resident in the MGH Department of Medicine, is the first author of a recentlypublished paperinJ

Updated on: March 06,2024 13

Q&A: Improvements in HIV care for Black and white men who have sex with men

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainKatherine Rich, MD MPH, resident in the MGH Department of Medicine, is the first author of a recentlypublished paperinJ

Updated on:March 06,2024 13

Q&A: Hot flashes, vaginal dryness: Is endocrine therapy worth it for breast cancer?

by Leslie Orr,University of Rochester Medical CenterAnna Weiss, MD. Credit: University of Rochester Medical CenterCancer treatment is riddled with pros and cons, trade-offs. During October, brea

Updated on: January 18,2024 11

Q&A: Hot flashes, vaginal dryness: Is endocrine therapy worth it for breast cancer?

by Leslie Orr,University of Rochester Medical CenterAnna Weiss, MD. Credit: University of Rochester Medical CenterCancer treatment is riddled with pros and cons, trade-offs. During October, brea

Updated on:January 18,2024 11