Tuesday 14 February 2023

What's Behind Rise in Girls' Report of Sadness, Sexual Violence?

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Minority youth, as well as teens identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual and questioning also frequently reported sadness, suicide risk, and sexual assault.



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According to Medical Guidelines, Your Doctor Needs a 27-Hour Workday


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Pancreatic Cancer Rates Rising Faster Among Women

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Rates of pancreatic cancer are climbing the fastest among young women, particularly those who are Black.



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Allergists Less Likely to Check Black Kids for Eczema

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Researchers found that while Black children are more likely to develop asthma, they’re less likely than white children to be evaluated for eczema by an allergist.



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Cutting Calories Could Slow the Pace of Aging: Study

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Cutting calories by 25% slowed down the pace of aging in young and middle-aged adults by a few percentage points, compared to people who continued eating normally, new research reveals. This first-of-its-kind study in humans adds to evidence from animal studies that the rate of aging can be changed.



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