Good communication between doctors and patients isn't just about talking—it's about how well professionals listen. Research shows that patients often judge care quality based on whether they feel truly understood. Active empathic listening (AEL) goes further than just hearing words; it involves full
People who have long‑term illnesses need steady care. When they lose insurance or change jobs, their health can worsen quickly. A study from OHSU shows that missing regular check‑ups or medicines hurts those with diabetes and other chronic conditions. Because insurance plans change every ye
The study looks at whether a mix of money‑support and self‑control training can stop anxiety and sadness in young people who live in cities with big poverty. Researchers are testing this idea in three countries: Colombia, Nepal and South Africa. Instead of treating only the money problem or only
The American Medical Association plans a nationwide effort called “Have You Asked Your Doctor? ” to counter health myths and rebuild faith in medical science. The campaign will launch later this year, but the organization has not yet revealed its budget. Details are expected to follow in upcoming
Caitlin Clark looked tired after a recent bout of sickness that left her throwing up during a game. She said she felt fine, but the next match against the New York Liberty showed something else. In that game, she struggled to score and seemed out of sync with her usual play. She missed her first fi
A new study shows that kids across the U. S. are not doing as well now as they were before the pandemic. The report, released by a nonprofit that focuses on child and family health, looks at four big areas: money, school, health, and home life. The overall score for child well‑being went down fro
For many young men of color—especially Black students—the barbershop isn’t just about sharp fades and fresh lines. It’s a meeting spot where ideas flow as freely as the clippers buzz. A Connecticut university turned this familiar space into a structured support system called Barbershop Talks—where f
Middle-aged adults often wonder how likely they are to face heart problems down the road. Two scoring systems—Life's Essential 8 (LE8) and SCORE2—claim to predict that risk. But which one works better? A recent study tested these tools on a group of 30- to 65-year-olds from a general population. Res
Local leaders are joining forces to tackle mental health challenges in the Twin Cities area. The mayor of St. Paul and the head of a major health insurer will lead a new roundtable focused on expanding mental health resources. Over 85 groups—from hospitals to community organizations—are part of this
Doctors and nurses often face tough choices during emergencies. One common situation involves restarting a patient’s heart when survival chances are slim. Research shows that only about one in ten people survive after abrupt heart failure outside a hospital if their heart has stopped beating entirel
