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For many families, pregnancy care focuses heavily on labor and delivery. Realistically, birth is the major milestone that everyone prepares for and is often seen as the moment when risk peaks. But a major new Canadian study shows that view is too narrow. Some of the most serious, potentially life-threatening complications associated with pregnancy occur before labor begins and after a parent has already given birth. This is the main message from a new study published in CMAJ on March 16, 2026, led by researchers from McMaster University, Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. The team looked at…
A new study co-authored by two University of Wisconsin-Madison professors suggests longevity gains across states and territories for people born between 1941 and 2000, contrary to earlier estimates that suggested a century of stagnation or even decline in parts of the South. Published in the journal BMJ Open, the study by Héctor Pifarré i Arolas and Jason Fletcher of the La Follette School of Public Affairs, along with José Andrade of the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, challenges recent estimates that depicted progress in extending longevity in the United States as sharply divergent between states and regions. Using new…
Food is something many of us take for granted until cancer treatment makes it feel like a daily battle. Side effects can make eating a challenge, even when your body needs more nourishment. Clinical Oncology Dietitian Robin Strate discusses how treatment affects the body, the importance of a healthy diet, and what realistic eating looks like throughout your cancer journey. The importance of nutrition Maintaining a balanced diet during cancer treatment supports your long-term health by aiding in recovery, helping to prevent DNA damage, repair damaged cells, and even target cancer cells. Proper nutrition can also minimize interruptions or dose…
Basic Takeaways The Exercise is Medicine® initiative was first launched by the American College of Sports Medicine nearly 20 years ago with the goal of integrating physical activity into clinical care. This special Q&A explores the concept of Exercise is Medicine, as well as a new educational opportunity for ACE practitioners. Here are some key takeaways: Movement isn’t just beneficial – it’s therapeutic. When we view exercise through this lens, it shifts from optional or recreational to an essential component of health and wellness. Health coaches and exercise professionals play vital roles in modern healthcare…
The University of Cincinnati has enrolled the first patients in a new clinical trial that will test the effectiveness of an investigational drug for prosthetic joint infections (PJI). T. Toan Le, MD, professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the College of Medicine, has now enrolled two patients in Peptilogics’ RETAIN trial. About 5 million joint replacements are performed each year in the United States and Europe. Peptilogics, a surgical therapy company, develops therapies to prevent and treat medical device-related infections (MDRIs), such as prosthetic joint infections and other joint replacement infections. “In about 2% to 3% of these…
If you’ve ever typed “treatment types” into a search tool and felt more confused after reading the results, you’re not alone. Terms like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and EMDR can sound clinical and intimidating, but this guide helps you understand these approaches with definitions written for real people just like you. Whether you’re considering therapy for the first time, exploring options for a loved one, or simply trying to ask better questions when working with a therapist, we can help you with it all. Why it’s important to know your treatment options The beauty of therapy is that…
Redness is one of the most common – and often misunderstood – skin problems. It can come on suddenly, linger unpredictably, and shift from day to day, which is exactly why it can lead to overly complicated routines. More products, more steps, more attempts to fix what is difficult to control. In fact, treating redness-prone skin is less about tension and more about consistency. The most effective approach focuses on supporting the skin barrier, reducing irritation and choosing products that offer both immediate and long-term results. What causes skin redness? Redness is not a single condition. it is often the…
If you’ve ever walked into a gym, flipped through a fitness magazine, or scrolled through workout videos online, you might get the message that exercise is only for thin people — or people who are actively trying to get thin. It’s a huge understatement to say that the fitness industry has a representation problem, and it’s profoundly affecting the way people in larger bodies relate to exercise. I’ve had many clients tell me that they feel like they have to shrink to earn the right to move, or that their current body is an obstacle to overcome rather than a…
A major US analysis links unmarried status to a higher incidence of most cancers, revealing how social and behavioral factors may shape risk across the lifespan. Study: Marriage and cancer risk: A contemporary population-based study across demographic groups and cancer types. Image credit: Yuganov Konstantin / Shutterstock A recent study published in the journal Cancer Research Communications suggests that marital status may be associated with differences in cancer risk in the United States (US). Using population-level data, the researchers found that never-married adults, particularly black men, had a significantly higher incidence of most cancers. The risk was 68% higher in…
If you’ve been struggling with your mental health lately, a new free service could help. Medicare Mental health screening launched earlier this year to give more Australians access to mental health care. The idea behind early intervention programs like this is simple: address mental health problems early, before they get worse. But do these kinds of programs really help? And will it work for all Australians? Bite-sized CBT online or over the phone Medicare Mental Health Check In is a digital service that offers what is known as low-intensity cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT. CBT is a widely studied form…