Severe Mpox in Advanced HIV Patients Tied to Complications, Death
SEATTLE — Among people living with HIV, a severe form of mpox in the context of immunosuppression appeared to lead to complications and even death, according to a global case series. In a cohort of 382 patients, severe complications most commonly occurred in those with a CD4 cell count <100 cells/mm3 compared with those with […]
Emotional patterns a factor in children’s food choices
The emotional context in which eating occurs has been thought to influence eating patterns and diet, with studies finding negative emotions predict excessive calorie intake and poor diet quality. A research article featured in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, published by Elsevier, discusses how children’s unhealthy food choices, especially over weekends, are related […]
8 Signs You’re In A Toxic Friendship (And What To Do About It)
We often talk about toxic relationships in the context of romantic ones. But our friendships can veer into this harmful territory, too. Maybe you were once excited to see a certain friend’s name pop up on your phone screen. Now you get a sinking feeling any time they text you. You used to look forward […]