Chronic Disease and Mental Health are Linked. But How?
Chronic disease and poor mental health are both prevalent conditions that share a complicated relationship. While the two have been shown to be highly...
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Treating an Opioid Use Disorder is Difficult. A Pandemic Doesn't Help.
Getting treatment for an opioid use disorder can be complicated, often requiring daily visits to receive addiction medication under the supervision of...
Growing Up in the Midst of a Pandemic: How Covid is Affecting Children's Development
While Covid-19 is typically benign in children, the pandemic could have long lasting impacts for society's youngest members. With childcare programs c...
Sometimes, Just Getting to the Doctor is the Hardest Part
Chronic conditions require routine care and strict medication regimens, but for millions, transportation stands in the way of accessing timely health ...
During Pandemic, Mental Health Providers See Surge in Patients
As the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic fills hospitals to capacity, mental health providers are seeing a surge of their own. "People are under so ...
For Pregnant Women, Stigma Complicates Opioid Treatment
For new and expectant mothers, treating an opioid use disorder comes with added challenges. On top of preparing for motherhood, expectant mothers ofte...
Wildfires and Covid-19. Overlapping Emergencies Demand Strategic Response.
Over 100 wildfires are burning across the western United States, setting the stage for an unprecedented fire season as the Covid-19 pandemic persists....
"Way Beyond Their Medical Needs." Health Care Providers Prepare for Hurricane Laura
Hurricane Laura is barreling towards the Texas-Louisiana border after intensifying into a Category 4 storm Wednesday. Unsurvivable storm surge and dev...
In Sudan, Diabetics Face Increased Risks Amid Pandemic.
Rising food insecurity coupled with strained health care systems has created new challenges for those managing diabetes during the Covid-19 pandemic. ...
In CA, Wildfires Brings Convergence of Public Health Crises
As dozens of California wildfires unleash hazardous levels of air pollution, the state faces a convergence of public health crises. Smoke-laden air ha...