Consistent with research on white and Asian women, black womens risk of lupus increased with increased smoking, while drinking four or more alcoholic drinks per week associated with 57 percent decrease in lupus risk.
Adolescents with more frequent availability of sugar-sweetened beverages at home are far more likely to be heavy daily consumers of sugar-sweetened beverages than peers who never had access to sugary drinks at home.
At conference on July 16 and 17, patients, advocates, researchers, and care providers used storytelling and improvisation to take on gaps in maternal health before, during, and after giving birth.
Athletes who play contact sports associated with repetitive head impacts, such as football and ice hockey, may be at increased risk for Lewy body disease, which can cause Parkinsons.
Ahead of September 18 Diversity and Inclusion Seminar, speaker Valerie Young on prevalence of imposter syndrome, academias effects on self-esteem, and ways to alleviate unnecessary self-doubt.
At Diversity and Inclusion Seminar, panelists discussed November ballot effort to repeal MA's transgender rights law, dangers of complacency, and why trans rights are human rights.
September is speeding by, and so is your opportunity to participate in Water Squad. It only takes about 30 minutes to build community and spread kindness on Albany Street. Sign up before its too late.
A new law designed to thwart online sex trafficking shut down sites like Backpage.com and Craigslist personal ads. Sex workers say the legislation increases the dangers they face.
Join us on Wednesday, October 10, at noon for a free, one-hour webinar on hospital closings and the consequences in access, cost, and quality of care with Professor Alan Sager. Register now.
