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fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Understanding and Addressing Limited Health Literacy

Adult literacy advocate Toni Cordell recounts the story of feeling comforted when her doctor told her that her medical concern could be solved with an easy surgery. She agreed to proceed without asking further questions and didn't understand the medical consent forms because she didn't read well. At a follow-up office visit a couple of weeks after the procedure, Cordell was shocked when the nurse asked, "How are you feeling since your hysterectomy?"
Public health
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
1 month ago

Tyler Smith is trying to raise awareness for cancer screenings

The Cowboys and Novartis launched a partnership to expand proactive health education, encourage annual exams and screenings, and promote health awareness among Dallas-area fans.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Lessons for boys and girls about periods should be compulsory at school, study finds

Comprehensive menstruation education is inadequate in UK schools, with many students only receiving two lessons throughout their education.
Social justice
fromNature
5 months ago

Why strong mentorship was essential for my career success in science

JoAnn Trejo focuses on making endothelial cells resilient to tackle cardiovascular disease through evidence-based mentoring.
Public health
fromNews Center
5 months ago

Three Feinberg Students Named Schweitzer Fellows - News Center

Three Feinberg students received Schweitzer Fellowships to develop projects addressing health needs in Chicago.
fromScary Mommy
6 months ago

RFK Says Wearable Devices Will Help Make America Healthy Again

Kennedy emphasized the vision of every American using wearables in four years, promoting self-health management through devices like CGMs, despite concerns about their effectiveness.
Wearables
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

Determining the Validity of Health Information Can Be Tricky

Understanding health requires critical thinking and knowledge of complex bodily functions.
We must critically assess health information and trust experts while enhancing personal expertise.
Cancer
fromArs Technica
7 months ago

Exercise improves colon cancer survival, high-quality trial finds

Exercise significantly improved fitness and reduced cancer recurrence risk in patients compared to those receiving only health education.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Death is not a mystery': what happens to your body when you're dying?

The FX series 'Dying for Sex' provides an honest, comforting exploration of the dying process, aiming to demystify death and reduce fear surrounding it.
SF food
fromwww.esquire.com
8 months ago

U.S. Department of Agriculture Makes Further Cuts to Food Aid Programs

The cancellation of the Patrick Leahy Farm to School grant threatens essential programs supporting nutritious food access for underserved communities.
US politics
fromFuturism
8 months ago

Far Too Many Americans Googled "What Is a Prostate" Following Joe Biden's Cancer Diagnosis

Joe Biden's diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer highlights gaps in American health education, as evidenced by a surge in inquiries about prostate awareness.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
8 months ago

NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health celebrates one year of '26 Minutes with Dr. Warren Seigel' * Brooklyn Paper

A year after its launch, '26 Minutes with Dr. Warren Seigel' has become a vital health education tool for the Brooklyn community.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
8 months ago

In Dr. Phil Interview, RFK Jr. Encourages Parents to Do Their Own Research on Vaccines

Kennedy's promotion of 'doing your own research' on vaccines highlights the dangers of misinformation in health decision-making.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
8 months ago

10 Cannabis Myths You Still Believe-And Why They're Dead Wrong | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Despite its legalization, cannabis remains surrounded by misconceptions that hinder informed discussions and effective policy development. Understanding the truth can change perceptions.
Mental health
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
8 months ago

Burlington parents express outrage over detailed sex questions in middle school health survey

Burlington Public Schools faces federal complaints over a controversial health survey administered to middle schoolers, allegedly violating parental rights.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
9 months ago

These Facts About Menopause Will Make You Say "Wait, Why Didn't I Know This?!"

Menopause remains a misunderstood topic due to a lack of open discussion, leading to misinformation and unnecessary discomfort.
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