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Bones Are Living Organs That Talk to Your Body—Here’s How
Bones are living tissues that continuously secrete hormones and signalling molecules—including osteocalcin—that regulate blood glucose, immune function, and brain health.…
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Childhood LGBTQ+ Stigma Linked to Long-Term Relationship Difficulties in Adulthood
Childhood rejection, discrimination, and bullying rooted in LGBTQ+ identity create persistent shame that damages adult romantic relationships. Psychologists identify meaning-making…
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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…
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…
Medical Community Mourns Leaders Lost in June 2026
The global medical community mourned several distinguished physicians and researchers in June 2026, according to…
Medical Journal Letters Highlight Reconciliation Challenges in Crisis-Affected Communities
Medical professionals examine reconciliation's role in crisis-affected communities through recent CMAJ correspondence. Healthcare systems increasingly…
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…