Understanding Clinical Research

Every new medication, treatment approach, preventive therapy, and medical device must undergo testing and evaluation before being approved for utilization as a standard of patient care. This is commonly known as the field of Clinical Research. Without the important work of clinical research professionals, the breakthrough findings of scientists would never translate into available treatments and quality of life benefits for patients.

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Obesity

The basics of BMI
BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a standard way to assess weight status - learn why and where it came from

2026-06-18T20:31:00Z

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Lupus

Celebrities are using their voice to educate about lupus
Several musically talented celebrities have brought lupus into the public eye by sharing their personal journeys

2026-06-08T19:26:00Z

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Asthma

Tips for dealing with changes to asthma management

Policy changes to medication coverage may increasingly involve inhalers

2026-06-02T12:55:00Z

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Menopause

Approaches for dealing with thinning hair
Hair thinning is one of the most emotionally challenging changes many women experience during menopause

2026-05-22T14:09:00Z

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Prostate Cancer

2026 brings new developments in prostate cancer treatment
Several exciting breakthroughs are helping reshape how prostate cancer is detected and treated

2026-05-21T12:32:00Z

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Menopause

Supplemental estrogen: pills, patches, and modern options
Understanding the different forms of estrogen, including pills and patches, helps women have more informed conversations with their doctors

2026-05-20T19:17:00Z

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Hives

How did urticaria get its name?
Hint: it has something to do with stinging nettles plants...

2026-05-14T14:06:00Z

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Melanoma

Melanoma: Separating Myths from Facts
Melanoma can be a serious form of skin cancer - who is at risk and what are smart sun behaviors?

2026-05-05T18:44:00Z

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Hypertension

Four foods linked with lower blood pressure
While the foods you eat can raise the risk of developing hypertension, there are also options that can help lower blood pressure.

2026-04-27T14:46:00Z

Myths vs facts

Healthy Volunteers

Common misconceptions about clinical research
Since many people have never participated in a clinical trial, it can be hard to separate fact from myth - here are some common trial myths, debunked.

2026-04-16T17:04:00Z

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Colorectal Cancer

Why is Colorectal Cancer striking at younger ages?
The number of people being diagnosed with colorectal cancer under the age of 50 has greatly increased - what might be the cause of this troubling trend?

2026-03-19T14:02:00Z

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Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)

Making lifestyle changes: ten ideas to get started
Losing excess weight together with an active lifestyle helps with the management of MASH, but where to begin?

2026-03-04T21:19:00Z

Female clinician checking patient's skin

Eczema

Atopic Dermatitis: signs and stages
Understanding how atopic dermatitis looks, feels and changes during a flare-up is helpful to patients seeking greater control of their condition

2026-02-26T15:07:00Z

Man doing online research

Multiple Myeloma

Understanding eligibility criteria for clinical research studies
Clinical trials utilize sets of criteria to determine if a person is a good fit - but what are these and what do they mean?

2026-02-18T17:46:00Z

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Melanoma

With melanoma is on the rise, research delivers hope
Survival rates are rising thanks to transformative therapies that were unimaginable until recently

2026-02-02T20:39:00Z

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Healthy Volunteers

The Protein Boom: a clear trend of 2026 emerges early
Restaurants, snack brands and consumers all seem to be doubling down on protein

2026-01-20T21:02:00Z

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Eczema

Winter and eczema flares: How to reduce and cope
A few strategies that may help better protect affected skin for a more enjoyable winter 

2025-12-15T17:16:00Z

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Alzheimer's Disease

Preventing falls at home
Falling can lead to serious health issues in older adults, especially in those with dementia - here are some steps to reduce this risk

2025-11-20T17:56:00Z

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Obesity

GLP-1 usage surges in US
Revolutionary medicines appear to usher in new hope, helping people overcome obesity

2025-11-06T20:58:00Z

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Ulcerative Colitis vs. Crohn’s Disease - what's the difference?
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2025-10-28T16:55:00Z

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Hypertension

Smartwatches getting smarter for better heart health
Smartwatches advance through innovation to identify risk of high blood pressure

2025-09-22T20:46:00Z

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Diet and IBD: eat this, not that
Making lifestyle changes, especially dietary changes, can help limit or lessen flare-ups of IBD

2025-09-19T20:46:00Z

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Heart Disease

Genetics and Heart Disease: understanding personal risk
As the scientific community learns more about genetic variants, links to disease onset become clearer

2025-09-17T16:39:00Z

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Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)

From NASH to MASH: a meaningful name change
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2025-09-09T12:19:00Z

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Heart Disease

GLP-1: more than a weight loss drug
GLP-1 medicines may be an exciting new frontier for heart disease treatment

2025-08-26T15:35:00Z

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Diabetes

Participating in clinical research from your home
A DCT brings cutting-edge research fueled by digital innovation straight into a person's home for utmost convenience

2025-08-05T17:23:00Z

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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

How dogs are helping advance lymphoma research
Dogs are furry and faithful companions that too can face cancer - learn how some are benefiting from medical research

2025-05-28T17:36:00Z

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Melanoma

Advances in Melanoma Treatment
Clinical research is helping bring new, and much-needed, treatments to market

2025-04-15T21:17:00Z

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Asthma

New thinking in childhood asthma diagnosis approach
New studies show that over-calculating race risk in asthma diagnostic tools may actually delay diagnosis

2025-03-21T13:51:00Z

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Alzheimer's Disease

As America ages, dementia diagnoses poised to double
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2025-02-19T13:56:00Z

Woman sitting down looking very tired

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Is lassitude affecting your attitude?
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2025-01-24T18:58:00Z

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Asthma

Breathing easy: the work of an asthma inhaler
Inhalers are lifechanging for people living with asthma and other breathing difficulties

2025-01-07T17:33:00Z

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Leukemia (AML)

A simple guide to understanding chemo
Chemo is an effective cancer treatment - but what is it exactly and why does it work?

2024-12-09T14:25:00Z

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Eczema

Self-care tips during eczema flare-ups
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2024-11-26T18:46:00Z

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Healthy Volunteers

What is a Phase 1 trial?
Phase 1 trials are necessary first steps on the road to clinical breakthroughs and healthy volunteers can help make these a reality.

2024-11-11T15:35:00Z

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Colorectal Cancer

The role of biomarker testing in cancer
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2024-10-16T18:18:00Z

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Hypertension

Home-based exercise tips for blood pressure control
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2024-09-08T18:30:00Z

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Leukemia (AML)

What helps with nausea besides medicine?
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2024-08-31T18:30:00Z

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Obesity

A primer on GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss
An overview on select GLP-1 receptor agonist treatments that help promote blood sugar management and weight loss

2024-07-31T18:30:00Z