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Doctors Often Turn To Google Translate to Talk to Patients. They Want a Better Option

UCSF Task Force Examines the Mental Health Impacts of Climate Change

S.F. Homeless Deaths More Than Doubled During the Pandemic’s First Year – But Not Because of COVID

Excessive Napping Could Be a Sign of Dementia, Study Finds

Extended Napping in Seniors May Signal Dementia

Daytime napping among older people is a normal part of aging – but it may also foreshadow Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

2 Months Ago, He Said the Omicron Surge Could Fade Fast. To His Surprise, It Has

Homeless Deaths Doubled in San Francisco During the Pandemic’s First Year, Mostly from Drug Overdoses

More than twice as many people experiencing homelessness in San Francisco died during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to previous years, with the leading cause of death being drug overdose. No deaths were attributed to the virus itself.

Americans Are Stuck in Unhealthy Pandemic Habits. Here’s How to Reboot

Prenatal Mindfulness Program Improves Stress Response in Infants

A first-of-its-kind study showed that a prenatal mindfulness program linked to healthier stress response in babies as well as less depression and better glucose tolerance in mothers.

Seniors with Memory Issues Take Multiple Medications, but Most Are Willing to Cut Down

55% of seniors with dementia take more than six medications even though most have good health. However, a UCSF study showed that 87% are willing to cut down if their doctors agree.