September is Suicide Prevention Month. With mental health problems soaring since the start of the pandemic,…
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7 tips for new doctors
Part of becoming a doctor is learning how to cope with the immense pressure that comes…
Waning vaccine effectiveness is a concern
As countries around the world, including the United States, are announcing their approval of booster shots…
90% of physicians support vaccine requirements
National Immunization Awareness Month is held every August to highlight the importance of vaccinations for people of…
75% of doctors support vaccine requirements
As cases of the coronavirus surge in certain parts of the US, the US federal government is upping…
A person dies every 30 seconds from a hepatitis illness
World Hepatitis Day is an opportunity to bring the world together under a single theme—to raise…
Doctors weigh in on COVID booster shot
Some COVID-19 vaccine companies may apply for a change to their emergency use authorizations from a…
The future of telehealth
The pandemic—as unwanted and devastating as it was—revolutionized the delivery of health care. Out of necessity,…
Colleges should require vaccinations this fall
Universities and colleges are dealing with logistical and political issues as they try to create safe…
Physicians fear the Delta variant
The dangerous Delta variant of the coronavirus is rapidly spreading through the U.S. and may become…
Post-COVID PTSD in doctors & patients
Recent studies have shown that post-COVID stress disorder may be an emerging consequence of the global…
Myopia in children is hastening
A growing epidemic of nearsightedness in children may be linked to decreased exposure to outdoor light—which…