Health Lab Articles

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Fragmented Care and IBD: Outcomes in U.S. Veterans

New research in veterans shows IBD outcomes suffer as a result of fragmented care.
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The Power of Caring: Forming a Circle of Support Around Suicidal Teens

In a TEDMED 2020 talk, a teen suicide expert describes findings about the important role adults have in supporting young adults at risk.
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Making Back-to-School Decisions for Families with Underlying Health Conditions

Infectious diseases expert answer questions about safely returning to school, especially if a child or family member has a preexisting health condition.
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Is Surgery Necessary for Children with Appendicitis?

A new study shows that antibiotics may offer a non-invasive way to manage appendicitis for some kids.
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How to Support Children’s Emotional, Educational Needs while Remote Learning

Back to school: Experts answer questions about mental health, socialization, screen time, special learning needs and more.
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4 Mask Myths That Put You at Risk

Get to the truth of the matter with these scientifically-backed facts from an infection prevention specialist.
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Some Children at Higher Risk of Privacy Violations from Digital Apps

Children whose parents didn’t have college degrees were more likely to have digital information transferred to third parties – including Facebook Graph – despite child privacy laws prohibiting the practice.
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BRCA1 and BRCA2 Gene Mutations: I Have a Mutation, What Are My Options?

A genetic counselor discusses decision-making for people who carry BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations
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Antibiotic Molecule Enables Immune System to Kill HIV Infected Cells

New research shows that targeting a protein called Nef with a molecule called concanamycin A allowed the immune system to essentially cure HIV in T cells.
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Uncovering the Genetics Behind Heart Attacks That Surprise Young, Healthy Women

New genetic research finds spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD, heart attacks may be more similar to different diseases than to other heart attacks.
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Raising Awareness in September and Beyond

Cancer awareness months offer the community a chance to improve treatments, prevention.
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Immune Cell CXCR3 Receptor Behind Lethal Brain Damage Following Treatment for Fungal Infection

Finding could improve outcomes for treatment of infections in people living with HIV.
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Does PPI Response Predict Other Conditions?

A research scientist and his team examine the relationship between proton pump inhibitors, endoscopy, esophageal conditions and psychological distress for patients with GERD.
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New Fellowship Provides Hands-on Training in Emergency Medical Services

The one-year training gives emergency medicine physicians additional education in prehospital medicine.
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New Connections Reveal How Cancer Evades the Immune System

A new study shows tumor cells eat up a key amino acid, depriving immune cells of it, which prevents them from fighting off cancer.