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Michele W. Berger
Senior Science News Officer
mwberger@upenn.edu
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Sexual health topics for parents to address with adolescent GBQ male children
Sexual health topics for parents to address with adolescent GBQ male children
Inclusive sexual health education reduces young gay, bisexual, and queer (GBQ) men’s vulnerability to poor sexual health outcomes, however, conservative ideologies dominate policies on school-based sex education and view topics like same-sex attractions as controversial.
A firsthand look at traditional Chinese medicine in Thailand
A firsthand look at traditional Chinese medicine in Thailand
During a nine-day winter break trip, students in Jianghong Liu’s Penn Global seminar experienced and learned about practices like tea therapy, cupping, Qi Gong, and more.
How the perception of risks and benefits influence cancer clinical trial withdrawal outcomes
How the perception of risks and benefits influence cancer clinical trial withdrawal outcomes
A new study from the School of Nursing examines the association between patients’ perceived benefits and burdens of research participation and withdrawal.
Clinical research nurses make research happen
Clinical research nurses make research happen
Penn Medicine’s 1,200 clinical research professionals work together to advance the science of clinical care, provide access to innovative therapy, and improve clinical outcomes.
Home health care—a crucial edge for the future of medicine
Home health care—a crucial edge for the future of medicine
Home care has long been a part of health care, but it was the COVID-19 pandemic that led Penn Medicine to rethink who needed to be in the hospital.
Teen drivers often unsafe on the road with speeding and handheld cellphone use
Teen drivers often unsafe on the road with speeding and handheld cellphone use
Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in adolescents, and risky driving behaviors like cellphone use can contribute to crashes. New research finds many teens struggle to abide by the rules of the road.
Thinking ‘beyond the hospital’ for Black men recovering from traumatic injury
Thinking ‘beyond the hospital’ for Black men recovering from traumatic injury
Research from Penn Nursing and Penn Medicine found that where these patients live and return post-hospitalization affects whether they’ll experience symptoms of depression or PTSD as they heal.
The history of abortion access in the U.S.
The history of abortion access in the U.S.
Following the Dobbs v. Jackson decision issued by the U.S. Supreme Court in June, overruling Roe v. Wade’s established right to an abortion, Penn professors describe the history that led to this moment.
The allure of fad diets, and why they fail
The allure of fad diets, and why they fail
In a new book, Penn nutritional anthropologist Janet Chrzan and Kima Cargill of the University of Washington, Tacoma, explain the cultural, social, and psychological fixation on fad diets and why they don’t typically succeed.
‘Do say gay’: Inclusive sexuality discussions between parent and son
‘Do say gay’: Inclusive sexuality discussions between parent and son
Kids are coming out at earlier ages than previous generations. A new study examines whether discussions at home about health and sexuality sufficiently meet kids’ sexual education needs.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Five countries that produce the best nurses
The School of Nursing is lauded as the top ranked nursing school in the world, placing the U.S. at the top of an Insider Monkey analysis of the world’s top nursing universities.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Two Georgia cities among most obese in nation
Colleen Tewksbury of the School of Nursing says that insurance coverage is the primary barrier for access to weight management treatment.
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Australian Women’s Health
Everything you know about self-care isn’t wrong … but it’s not quite right
Barbara Riegel of the School of Nursing says that ignoring self-care can set people up for major health issues down the line, from burnout to true chronic illnesses.
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Medscape
Nursing schools offer loan forgiveness programs to offset nurse shortage
A $125 million endowment to the School of Nursing will allow its students that are nurses to apply to become nurse practitioners through the Leonard A. Lauder Community Care Nurse Practitioner Program.
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Technical.ly Philly
An LGBTQ health initiative at Penn just launched a 5-year partnership with investing group Gaingels
The School of Nursing’s Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative has partnered with Gaingels to leverage academic, intellectual, and research resources across Penn and promote health within queer populations.
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WHYY (Philadelphia)
Overdose reversal medication could soon be sold alongside ibuprofen and allergy meds, but cost may still be a barrier
Shoshana Aronowitz of the School of Nursing and the Leonard Davis Institute is quoted on how naloxone’s ability to save someone’s life far outweighs any risks of someone misusing the medication.
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