New COVID-19 info for gastroenterologists and patients

Bethesda, Maryland (March 18, 2020) — A paper published today in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology by clinicians at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai outlines key information gastroenterologists and patients with chronic digestive conditions need to know about COVID-19, or coronavirus. Coronavirus is of particular concern for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who…

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Role of childhood adversity in executive function and mood after early removal of ovaries

CLEVELAND, Ohio (March 18, 2020)–Nearly one-third of women who choose to have their ovaries removed before the natural age of menopause are susceptible to negative mood and executive dysfunction. A new study shows that a woman’s risk for such disorders may be linked with the degree of childhood adversity she experienced. Study results are published…

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Food, a Basic Pleasure, Is Suddenly Fraught

The white-tablecloth restaurants and the dive bars are closed. The ample buffets that feed America’s tech work force and Las Vegas gamblers have been shut down, along with millions of school cafeterias. On Monday, McDonald’s joined other fast-food companies and closed its restaurants except for delivery and drive-through. Almost overnight, Americans have had to rethink…

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Is It OK to Take a Walk?

Moments of relief: a solo walker in the city…Credit…Elizabeth Bick for The New York Times And a biker, away from any pack.Credit…Elizabeth Bick for The New York Times In a bygone era — last week, in other words — the best way to cut through New York City stress was, for many, a stroll to…

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