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The difference between psychiatrists and psychologists can be confusing, particularly with the growing range of mental health professionals available, including counselors, therapists and social workers. With so many options to choose from, it can be challenging to determine which type of professional is best suited to your needs. Kari Keller Becker, PhD, a licensed psychologist,… The post What is the difference between a psychologist, psychiatrist and therapist? appeared first on Vital Record.

Substandard housing is known to have detrimental effects on children with asthma. Now, a study led by Genny Carrillo, MD, professor and director of the Program on Asthma Research and Education at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health, sheds light on the effects of asthma triggers associated with substandard housing on Hispanic children… The post New study assesses housing and its effect on Hispanic children with asthma in the Rio Grande Valley appeared first on Vital Record.

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) was founded under the National Institutes of Health in 1974 to oversee research on aging and to prolong Americans’ healthy and active years of life. A half-century later, the Baltimore, Md.-based organization manages a budget of $4.425 billion and oversees 1,418 research grant administrators, 75 research and other centers and… The post School of Public Health aging expert co-writes article covering the National Institute on Aging’s first 50 years appeared first on Vital Record.