Launched in January of this year, FOLX Health is one of the first healthcare companies dedicated to providing customized medical treatment and care specifically for queer and transgender communities. The current state of healthcare is abysmal for trans people, with 42% of trans women reporting mistreatment or abuse by healthcare providers, reports the National Center […]
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Making the case for adjusting quality measures for social risk factors
A new analysis by a team of researchers led by Dr. David Nerenz of Henry Ford Health System suggests that accounting for social risk factors like poverty, housing instability and transportation insecurity can have meaningful impact on healthcare quality measures without compromising quality of care. In a report published today in Health Affairs, researchers make […]
Podcast: After a year of COVID-19, vaccines making life better but it’s not over
A new episode of our podcast, “Show Me the Science,” has been posted. At present, these podcast episodes are highlighting research and patient care on the Washington University Medical Campus as our scientists and clinicians confront the COVID-19 pandemic. When we launched this podcast in March 2020, our first guest was a doctor who had […]
Why the three-tier lockdown system is making us feel so anxious
If you’re feeling confused about the government’s latest pandemic restrictions – you are really not alone. Seriously, you would need to be wired in to the news channel 24 hours a day, and even then you might not be able to keep up. From the Nando’s-style spice chart of severity, to categories labelled high, medium […]
5 Things You Are Doing Every Day That Are Making Your Weight Loss Diet USELESS
Losing extra pounds is no easy job. Even if you are super-conscious about doing workouts every day and counting your calories, you may not get the desired results. This is probably because you are making some common mistakes that are making your weight loss diet ineffective. Most people start thinking at a point that their weight […]
The biggest mistake you’re making when washing your face masks
Face masks have become a regular sight these days, particularly since the CDC made its recommendation on the use of face masks during the coronavirus. And if you’ve been good about staying home during shelter-in-place guidelines, you might not have thought about cleaning your face mask on the rare occasions when you’ve gone out, since […]
The biggest mistakes you’re making with essential oils
Whether you’re using essential oils on your house or yourself, there’s a right way and a wrong way to use them. And if you want to get the most out of them, it’s important to know what not to do. Luckily, Apartment Therapy has investigated all the most common errors so you don’t get it […]
A breakfast fit for making your New Year’s resolutions
(HealthDay)—New Year’s Day is typically when you vow to start a new diet to take off any weight you put on over the holidays or have been carrying. This year, make your resolutions attainable—slight changes that improve health without making impossible-to-meet demands on yourself. If you enjoyed yourself last night, New Year’s Day morning is […]
Study reveals how drug abstinence changes gene expression, making relapse more likely
A new preclinical study by University at Buffalo researchers reveals the genetic basis of relapse, one of the most detrimental but poorly understood behaviors related to addiction. Craig Werner, Ph.D., is first author on a paper published Oct. 9 in Science Advances that demonstrates how prolonged abstinence after cocaine use drives gene changes that promote […]
Is Imposter Syndrome Making You Sick?
Ever notice how some people breeze through arduous tasks and projects as if they were born to do the work? Meanwhile, others seem to struggle, even admitting how nervous or anxious they feel, constantly seeking support and validation. They might even say things like, “I have no idea how to do this” or “I’m not […]