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A new survey finds 52 percent of individuals feel their symptoms are “ignored, dismissed, or not believed” when seeking medical treatment. That number rises to 6-in-10 within the Hispanic community.

Understanding the Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines: Insights from a Major International Study

Christopher Nial - February 25, 2024

Studies confirm that the known risks of COVID-19 vaccines are very rare and that the benefits outweigh the potential risks.

It’s not an urban legend: Losing weight is often harder for women

Katherine Saunders, MD - May 1, 2022

Losing weight may be challenging, but biology isn’t destiny. A national expert explains why women may have a more difficult time than men in shedding pounds.

Why Is There No True, Empathic Patient Engagement or Is There?”

Pat Farrell PhD - May 19, 2022

Healthcare professionals have entered a field where empathy, compassion, and an ability to relate well to patients are implicitly mandated.

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