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Could virtual reality help patients before medical procedures?

Could virtual reality help patients before medical procedures?

By Stephen Beech Virtual reality could reduce anxiety for patients before medical procedures, suggests a new study, Using virtual reality (VR) technology to explain what to expect before going under the knife could help people better understand their treatment and put them more at ease, say scientists. Patients often receive

NIH plots investments in women's health

(The Center Square) - The National Institutes of Health plan to award grants to medical school's for educational programs on menopause. Leaders at the NIH announced a competition for prize grants on Thursday at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Conference on Women’s Health.

What is the cost of in-home dementia care?

What is the cost of in-home dementia care?

What is the cost of in-home dementia care? The cost of in-home dementia care typically starts at about $34 per hour, with monthly costs ranging from roughly $2,145 to more than $24,000 depending on how many hours of care are needed. Families often pay more as

FDA considers closing approval loophole

(The Center Square) - U.S. Food and Drug Administrator Marty Makary called on the agency to close a loophole for companies often used to secure product approval. Makary, who spoke Thursday in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Conference on Women’s Health, called for more

Stop Beating Around the Bush — Our Sexual Wellness Education Needs Help

Stop Beating Around the Bush — Our Sexual Wellness Education Needs Help

The first semester of college brings about many changes for young adults as they navigate independence, constant academic pressure and — for some students — new, more intimate experiences. The MSU students I know are generally open to talking about sexual health, which is encouraging, but it isn’t enough on its

Transphobic Legislation is a Violation of Liberty

Transphobic Legislation is a Violation of Liberty

Historically, U.S. LGBTQIA+ citizens — especially transgender people — have been victims of hate crimes, systemic oppression and social ostracization. Some progress has been made toward legal and social equality in recent decades, but as President Donald Trump moves through his second term, transgender citizens are facing new legislative setbacks, going

We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming

We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming

In the three decades between 1993 and 2024, measles in the U.S. was relatively rare – a few hundred cases each year, at most. But suddenly, the disease has become so entrenched in American life that it sometimes fails to make headlines when a new outbreak erupts. As of March