It is well-established that dietary intake is a critical factor in cancer survivorship, but less is known about the eating habits of those who have been previously diagnosed with cancer and how actual eating habits may be consistent or inconsistent with patients’ perceptions of those habits. To get at this issue, researchers have now … [Read more...]
Differences Revealed in Actual and Perceived Diet Quality Among Cancer Survivors
New Data on PCP Handling of Psoriasis
Though psoriasis is a well-known disorder with a variety of treatment options, it is considered an undertreated condition. Because data suggest that nearly 60% of those who have moderate-to-severe psoriasis and are covered by insurance have gone untreated, researchers have begun to explore how to best ensure that more of those suffering from … [Read more...]
Protecting the Psychological Health of Nurses During Pandemics
As U.S. deaths from COVID-19 continue to rise, the research community is beginning to focus some attention on the psychological impact of the pandemic on healthcare workers who cared for patients on the frontlines. Given that previous pandemics have led to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as other forms of anxiety and depression, there … [Read more...]
New Data on Gun Use Risk in Adolescents
It has generally been thought that traits deemed callous and unemotional are traits that increase the likelihood that adolescents engage in violence. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) has indeed listed limited prosocial emotions as a symptom of conduct disorder. These types of traits have been identified in more than … [Read more...]
What Blood Pressure During Exercise Tells Us About Heart Disease
High blood pressure – or hypertension - is a well-established risk factor for cardiovascular disease and other health challenges. A new study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, has revealed a way that we can use blood pressure measurements associated with exercise to predict the likelihood of developing cardiovascular … [Read more...]