Stress, isolation, and untreated mental health struggles can have a profound effect on people. As a result, early intervention is needed for improved mental health care. How are adolescents and young adults doing with their mental health, and what is the state of youth mental health care?
Uterine fibroids can cause significant pain in patients, particularly if they are of large size. If patients are looking to decrease their risk of developing fibroids, are there any foods or vitamins that have shown potential?
As the medical field shifted its priorities to treating COVID-19 at the start of the pandemic, routine immunization was one of the many medical fields to experience disruption. What was the scope of this disruption and what are possible ways to address it?
Patients living with IBS require a full understanding of what triggers and affects their gut in a negative way. What role do stress and anxiety play in IBS development and symptom severity?
Mental health struggles may play a larger role in approaching HIV prevention than patients realize. How do symptoms of depression and anxiety affect HIV risk behaviors, and how can health care professionals educate patients and increase prevention?
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is intended to increase awareness about eating disorders and inform how to best care for people with them. A recent summit discussed some of the barriers to eating disorder care for patients and health care professionals alike. What were some areas for improvement noted at the summit?
Patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) are looking to avoid recurrent flare-ups of the disease, which can cause significant pain and discomfort. What are some notable factors that have an impact on UC flares that health care professionals can explain to their patients?
It has been estimated that up to 80% of women will, by the time they reach 50 years of age, develop uterine fibroids. What information can you provide to concerned patients about the risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options?
With children back in school and COVID-19 cases persisting, parents may be concerned and seek information about the vaccine. What should they know about the COVID-19 vaccine for children?
Patients at risk of rheumatoid arthritis may wonder if there are lifestyle factors that play a role. What are some of the factors that you can discuss with them, and what can you recommend they do?
