Perspectives
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French Doctor’s Perspective on Treating Trauma While Living Through War Reveals Medical Community’s Hidden Struggles
A French physician's reflection in The Lancet reveals how healthcare professionals navigate the psychological complexity of treating trauma while experiencing…
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Plant-Based Diet Quality More Important Than Processing Level for Chronic Disease Prevention
Major 28-year study shows healthful plant-based diets reduce mortality risk by 13% regardless of ultra-processed food content. Research challenges conventional…
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Cosmeticorexia: How Social Media Drives Children’s Obsessive Skincare Behaviour
Mental health experts identify "cosmeticorexia" as children as young as 8 develop obsessive skincare routines…
Celebrity Mental Health: Boyzone’s Ronan Keating Reveals Psychological Impact of Fame
Boyzone's Ronan Keating discusses the psychological challenges of fame, reflecting research showing entertainment industry workers…
Trump’s Perfect Cognitive Test Score: What Montreal Cognitive Assessment Really Measures
President Trump's perfect 30/30 score on cognitive testing prompts medical experts to clarify what the…
Second Medical Opinions: When and How Patients Should Seek Additional Expertise
Research shows second medical opinions lead to changes in diagnosis or treatment in 15-30% of…
Medical Dosing Based on Race Lacks Scientific Evidence and May Harm Patients, NEJM Analysis Warns
New NEJM analysis challenges race-based medication dosing, arguing it lacks scientific foundation and may harm…