The True Price of a Costly Medical Education System
Advocacy When medical school costs the same as a home, low-income students often abandon their dreams of entering the physician workforce.
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With poverty standing in the way of success, children of reservations see limited futures for themselves.
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For the past eight years, the Green Bay linebacker has been using his platform for good by raising awareness of Duchenne and supporting CureDuchenne in its efforts to drive progress towards a cure.
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First she made waves as the memorable (and meme-able) Barb in "Stranger Things," then she snagged a part on the hit teen drama "Riverdale." Now, the rising star is accepting a new role as a mental health advocate and speaking up about h
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In the wake of the devastating loss of their son, Joe and Dr. Jill Biden have committed themselves to advocating for cancer research and spreading the importance of early detection.
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Being a new mom is a wonderful experience for comedian Angelina Spicer, but many people don’t understand how it affects maternal mental health
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Ayesha Curry, celebrity cook and entrepreneur, spoke with Mediaplanet about the ups and downs of her current pregnancy.
Advocacy When medical school costs the same as a home, low-income students often abandon their dreams of entering the physician workforce.
Education & Research Richard Drachtman, M.D., explains why more people should be aware of sickle cell disease and who is most at risk.
Advocacy When assessing a patient, medical history is key — and so is cultural history.
Advocacy Marcus Cato was diagnosed with myeloid leukemia with little hope of a cure until a young woman decided to donate her bone marrow to a complete stranger.
Education & Research Whole gene sequencing allows for a more thorough look at our DNA and what might be causing rare diseases.
Prevention & Treatment While facing our own mortality can be difficult, being as informed as possible now about end-of-life care is important for you and your loved ones.
Prevention & Treatment A radiation oncologist talks about the most rewarding part of treating cancer patients, and how new therapies are helping.
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Prevention & Treatment Revolutionary new therapies in the understanding and treatment of blood diseases are offering new paths for patients.
Education & Research Surgery is one of the most crucial steps in a patient’s treatment journey, and surgical oncologists are the ones who play a leading role within a cancer care team.
Advocacy The genre-busting, award-winning singer/songwriter has touched millions with her music, but now she hopes to spread the message of fuller living through mindfulness.
Advocacy Validating your teen’s anxiety is the first step in supporting their mental health. Here are some tips on talking to your teen.
Advocacy Speaking about mental illnesses is the first step in a national movement to prioritize mental health for Latinx individuals.
Education & Research In the world of rare diseases, sometimes one must turn to the internet in order to piece together lesser-known ailments.
Advocacy Social Media Influencer and Body Positivity Advocate, Kelly U found her road to recovery by rethinking today’s beauty standards. Here, she opens up about the hurdles and triumphs.
Prevention & Treatment Planning a funeral for loved ones to come together to grieve and celebrate the passing of an individual is a beautiful way to honor a lost life.
Advocacy RUN partners up with the NBA to honor families struggling with rare or undiagnosed diseases.
Sponsored Cancer is often associated with feelings of hopelessness and despair. But, thanks to widespread innovation, that’s changing.
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Advocacy Focusing on the unique mental health struggles of different populations can lead to improved access to care.
Sponsored Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States according to the NAMI. Notice the signs and symptoms and talk about it–early intervention for mental illness is key.”?
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Prevention & Treatment Learn about the importance of funding more innovative early detection options for patients at risk for Alzheimer’s.
Education & Research Celiac disease is a common and serious genetic, autoimmune disease that affects one percent of the world’s population.
Advocacy Dr. Martez Prince, CEO of a successful independent and black-staffed Charlotte pharmacy, discusses the importance of diversity within the healthcare industry.
Advocacy Chuck Colletti, volunteer for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, talks about how his young daughter inspired him to find every way possible to fight his cancer diagnosis.
Prevention & Treatment Lung cancer patients have new hope with the emergence of personalized medicines.
Advocacy For plenty of 13-year-olds, scoring a viral hit sounds like a dream come true. For Black, the star of 2011’s “Friday,” it wasn’t quite so simple.
Advocacy Most people know Clay Matthews as the Green Bay Packers linebacker. I know Matthews as a person with a soft heart, and a passion for advocacy.
Prevention & Treatment Aging Life Care Professionals engage with clients and their families to help make difficult decisions, suggest possible options, and assist with end-of-life care transitions.
Sponsored This year, an estimated 1.7 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed. That’s according to the National Cancer Institute, which says by 2030, there will be 23.6 million new cancer cases diagnosed each year.
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Prevention & Treatment As drug prices increase across the nation, an expert within the end-of-life care industry discusses the increased difficulty in pharmaceutical purchasing.
Advocacy Singer-songwriter Mary Lambert, a passionate advocate for mental health, body positivity and LGBTQ rights, is sharing her story.
Education & Research Due to smaller patient populations, rare disease research needs a different approach to treatment advancement.
Sponsored When 61-year-old Anne Granum beat ovarian cancer for a second time in spring 2017, she and her husband sought a way to find more help.
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Advocacy Gabriel Low was diagnosed with hypokalemic periodic paralysis at a young age, but it took his mother decades to receive her own diagnosis. He decided to bike 3,000 miles to raise money and awareness for other rare diseases.
Sponsored A new investigational medication may help patients with treatment-resistant depression find relief.
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Advocacy A lack of awareness surrounding multiple myeloma is costing lives, but one organization is stepping forward to make change.
Education & Research Sherry Pollex is an ovarian cancer survivor who, alongside her husband, is attempting to raise awareness for ovarian and childhood cancer initiatives.
Prevention & Treatment As every state and district has different protocol for dealing with an active shooter, colleges need to have hands-on training to get everyone on the same page.
AdvocacyYou’ve heard of farm-to-table. What about farm-to-highchair? Actress Jennifer Garner and fellow mom and co-founder Cassandra Curtis are bringing fresh, organic food to busy parents and their little ones.
Education & ResearchA leading cause of death in the United States, COPD is a misunderstood disease that often goes undiagnosed. It also is increasingly affecting women.
AdvocacyMarch of Dimes believes that every baby deserves the best possible start. Unfortunately, not all babies get one.
AdvocacyMost mental illness develops in childhood or adolescence, and the sooner it is treated, the better the prognosis. Here’s why prioritizing the needs of children will benefit us all.
AdvocacyLearn why a positive diagnosis doesn’t mean that you are unhealthy or that you are unworthy of a satisfying sex life or positive relationships.
Education & ResearchFrom their sexual role models to masturbation techniques, we caught up with two of Refinery29's health editors — and nothing was off the record.
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