Health
England slips further off-track for smokefree 2030 target
The UK government is almost a decade behind achieving its target for England to be smokefree by 2030, a new report published by Cancer Research UK reveals.
Dec 29, 2022
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News tagged with charities
Psychology & Psychiatry
Life and death under austerity
When Mark Wood was found dead in his home in August 2013 it could have been just another tragic, but private, event for one family. But it wasn't. His death came a few months after his disability benefits had been cut because ...
Oct 6, 2015
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Medical economics
Nonprofit hospitals use proceeds to boost cash reserves rather than provide more charity care, new report shows
A recent survey found that 41% of adults in the U.S. have debt caused by medical or dental bills.
Jun 6, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
LGBTQ people urgently need specialist mental health support, but it is lacking
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a significant rise in demand for mental health support.
Jun 24, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
UK cancer research could see £167 million drop in funding as a result of charity income loss
Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, cancer research charities are predicting their spending on research could drop by 46%, equating to £167m.
Sep 24, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Nearly half of young Swedes believe cancer contagious: study
Nearly half of Swedes aged between 16 and 20 think cancer is a contagious disease, according to a study by a Swedish charity supporting young patients published Wednesday.
Aug 22, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
A psychologist's guide to donating more effectively to charities
The decision to donate to a charity is often driven by emotion rather than by calculated assessments based on how to make the biggest impact. In a review article published on April 29 in the journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences, ...
Apr 29, 2021
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Health
Austerity for the poor, raises for trustees: A troubling healthcare trend
More than half of U.S. hospitals are classified as "non-profit," gaining federal, state and local tax exemptions in exchange for helping needy patients in their communities. But there's an imbalance in the social contract ...
Apr 19, 2023
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Health
Hospital known for glamorous patients opens new doors to its neediest
With its deluxe suites, A-list patients and world-class art collection that includes works by Picasso and Chagall, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's nickname is "hospital to the stars." But starting this year, it is making a ...
Jan 7, 2020
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'Prevent death' message more effective than 'save life' in blood donation campaigns
Subtle changes in messaging can have a profound impact on the effectiveness of charitable messages such as calls for blood donations, according to research published March 6 in the open access journal PLOS ONE by Eileen Chou ...
Mar 6, 2013
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