Navigating mental health treatment options can be overwhelming – a clinical psychologist explains why it’s worth the effort

Knowing which kind of provider to see and how to access help can be half the battle.

Bryan Cochran, Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training, University of Montana • conversation
July 8, 2024 ~10 min

Making art is a uniquely human act, and one that provides a wellspring of health benefits

From drawing to gardening and woodworking, self-expression can lower stress, improve mood and increase self-confidence.

Girija Kaimal, Professor of Art Therapy Research, Drexel University • conversation
June 20, 2024 ~11 min


Menopause treatments can help with hot flashes and other symptoms – but many people aren’t aware of the latest advances

The number of patients prescribed hormonal therapy plummeted after 2002, due to findings experts have since questioned. With better understanding, more and more people are using these treatments.

Emily Gold Waldman, Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Faculty Development, Pace University • conversation
June 7, 2024 ~9 min

Family caregivers can help shape the outcomes for their loved ones – an ICU nurse explains their vital role

Including the family in a patient’s treatment plan can help shorten hospital stays and assist in recovery. But caregivers often pay a price.

Courtney Graetzer, Critical Care Registered Nurse, Vanderbilt University • conversation
April 9, 2024 ~9 min

Cancer often requires more than one treatment − an oncologist explains why some patients like Kate Middleton receive both chemotherapy and surgery

There are many approaches to treating cancer. Which ones work best is determined on an individual basis and informed by each tumor.

Alexander Olawaiye, Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh • conversation
March 27, 2024 ~7 min

New Way to Fight Brain Cancer Shows Promise

VOA Learning English • voa
March 25, 2024 ~5 min

Eating disorders are the most lethal mental health conditions – reconnecting with internal body sensations can help reduce self-harm

Many people with eating disorders die from suicide. Improving perception of internal body states, or interoception, can help everyone better care for their own bodies.

April Smith, Associate Professor of Psychological Sciences, Auburn University • conversation
Jan. 31, 2024 ~9 min

Radiation therapy takes advantage of cancer's poor DNA repair abilities – an oncologist and physicist explain how

Radiotherapy takes many forms: from directing powerful high-energy beams toward specific areas of the body to placing radioactive seeds right next to tumors.

Mark Korpics, Assistant Professor of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago • conversation
Jan. 3, 2024 ~9 min


Woman, Cat Help Others through Therapy

VOA Learning English • voa
Jan. 2, 2024 ~4 min

Gene-editing treatment could replace cholesterol meds

Early stage test shows promise, but cardiologist notes more study needed into longer-term, unintended effects.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Dec. 12, 2023 ~10 min

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