Women Having Surgery Get Better Results if Their Surgeon Is a Woman
Recent research finds that women are less likely to have complications or die when their surgeon is a woman
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Fishing, Strip Clubs and Golf: How Male-Focused Networking in Medicine Blocks Female Colleagues From Top Jobs
The “boys club” is alive and well in medicine
The 1 in 10 U.S. Doctors With Reservations About Vaccines Could Be Undermining the Fight Against Covid-19
Recent study finds that the same factors thought to encourage hesitancy in the general public – like having right-leaning political views – might also motivate physician opposition to vaccination
Vaccine Hesitancy Is Complicating Physicians’ Obligation to Respect Patient Autonomy During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Over the past couple of decades there has been a shift away from upholding patient autonomy to prioritizing public health
Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About Insomnia
Trouble sleeping can be more than just a nuisance. It can be the cause or result of other medical conditions. Read on to find out more about insomnia.
Conversación sobre la salud: Preguntas y respuestas sobre el insomnio
Las dificultades para dormir pueden implicar más que una simple molestia. Puede ser la causa o el resultado de otras condiciones médicas. Lee este artículo para obtener más información sobre el insomnio.
How Healthcare Providers and Patients Can Limit the Spread of Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing public health threat. But both patients and providers can do something about it.
Conversation Tips for Talking With a Patient About HPV
Screening, vaccination and conversation are crucial to preventing HPV and cervical cancer
Nurses Are Leaving the Profession, and Replacing Them Won’t Be Easy
Nurses are physically and emotionally exhausted after working in what has been described as a "war zone" for the better part of the past year and a half
I Thought Weight-Loss Surgery Would End My Struggle With Obesity. Then I Found Out Maintaining a Healthy Body and Mind Is a Lifelong Commitment.
I had obesity my entire life until I had gastric bypass surgery. When I began gaining weight again, medication and a strong mental game helped me stay on track.
Losing Weight Helped Heal Not Just My Body, But My Mind and Spirit, Too
A combination of surgery, exercise and medication gave me a brand new lifestyle. I've never looked back.
Weight Stigma Is a Burden Around the World – and Has Negative Consequences Everywhere
Weight stigma occurs in many developed countries, not just the U.S. and often has devastating consequences
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Hospitals Are Allowing Medical Students to Perform Pelvic Exams on Unconscious Women — Without Their Consent
It's 2021, and women are still being treated like property in this outrageous practice
What You Need to Know About Obesity
If you or a loved one has obesity, here are some facts to help you understand this common disease
Environmental and Societal Factors, Not Just Diet and Exercise, Contribute to Obesity
Healthcare providers need to look at more than what's on the plate to understand obesity
The Hidden Causes of Obesity
Experiencing mental health challenges and chronic stress can lead to significant weight gain. Stopping the cycle of obesity might start with a therapist.
Eliminating the Obesity Bias in Healthcare
Caring properly for people with obesity starts with not judging them
To Free Doctors From Computers, Far-Flung Scribes Are Now Taking Notes For Them
Your next medical visit could include a scribe listening or watching remotely; what that means for your health and your privacy
Important Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Professional About High Cholesterol
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, so it's important to discuss risk factors and high cholesterol with your healthcare provider
There’s a Better Way to Treat Chronic Pain
Pain is impacted by psychological and social factors; it's time to treat it that way.
Nurses and Doctors Sick With COVID Feel Pressured to Get Back to Work
Hospitals, clinics and other health care facilities have flouted that simple guidance, pressuring workers who contract COVID-19 to return to work sooner than public health standards suggest.
Health Care Workers of Color Nearly Twice as Likely as Whites to Get COVID-19
Health care workers of color were more likely to care for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, more likely to report using inadequate or reused protective gear, and nearly twice as likely as white colleagues to test positive for the coronavirus.
Staying Healthy: Vaccines for Women Living with Diabetes
As we age, so do our immune systems, making it increasingly hard for them to fight off infections.
Healthcare Access for Transgender Women
Health care is complicated for everyone, but trans women face extra hurdles