A multi-disciplinary team of researchers at the University of Stirling found chronic health conditions are a greater cause for concern than COVID-19 and that older people feel safer from catching COVID-19 in health care settings ...
Nov 30, 2022
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A deadly cholera outbreak is spreading "rapidly" across Lebanon, exacerbated by a prolonged economic crisis and crumbling infrastructure, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned Monday.
Oct 31, 2022
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Rising levels of obesity are set to cost the world economy 3.3 percent of GDP by 2060, slowing development in lower-income countries and making it hard for people to lead healthy lives, according to a new study published ...
Sep 21, 2022
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People with multiple chronic conditions require complex care management and often experience significant challenges when transitioning from hospital to home. This is especially true for people insured by Medicaid who are ...
Aug 18, 2022
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Daily exposure to a class of chemicals used in the production of many household items may lead to cancer, thyroid disease, and childhood obesity, a new study shows. The resulting economic burden is estimated to cost Americans ...
Jul 26, 2022
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When a rural hospital closes, it can disrupt both the health care and the economy of a community. The health care sector can supply as much as 10% of the jobs in a rural area. Moreover, hospital closures are a national concern: ...
Jul 15, 2022
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More disability payments led to fewer hospitalizations for Vietnam veterans with diabetes, according to a new report.
Jul 8, 2022
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Adults who grew up in a low socio-economic environment may be more likely to desire food even when they are not hungry, according to a new University of Alberta study that suggests stressful childhood environments are a precursor ...
Jul 8, 2022
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Sexual minorities, particularly men, who experience perceived social rejection are more likely to indulge in risky coping behaviors, according to new research published today in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review.
Jun 23, 2022
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Women in low- and middle-income countries experience high levels of common mental disorders—anxiety and depression—during pregnancy and the first year after birth. The prevalence is estimated at nearly 20%, and is higher ...
Jun 20, 2022
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