Weight bias refers to negative attitudes and discrimination directed at people because of their body weight. In it WebMD Webinar… Read More »The impact of weight bias

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Toxic chemicals developed from car exhaust, smoking and… Read More »Toxins from grilling, smoking and car exhaust could increase the odds of RA

May 10, 2023: Health professionals must review their own biases about their patients’ weight, a leading group of experts said… Read More »Clinicians are urged to minimize their own weight bias and stigma

May 9, 2023 – Women should start getting screened for breast cancer at age 40 instead of waiting until age… Read More »Federal task force suggests mammograms start at 40, not 50

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by Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When Ann Alexander underwent chemotherapy for breast cancer… Read More »New hope against painful skin problems caused by radiation therapy

May 8, 2023 — “Think of it like a morning-after pill, but for STIs,” was how Aniruddha Hazra, MD, put… Read More »‘Morning-after pill’ for STDs shows promise in limiting disease

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By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The United States must address the shortage of… Read More »Shortage of Research Coveralls Puts US at Risk of Health Emergencies