Psychology & Psychiatry
U.S. suicide rates began to rise again in 2021
In a disappointing finding, a new report shows that suicide rates in America are on the upswing again after a momentary, and minute, decline.
Apr 13, 2023
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News tagged with health protection
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
CDC issues warning as two African countries fight spread of Marburg virus
Two ongoing outbreaks of Marburg virus in Africa prompted U.S. health officials to issue an alert on Thursday for doctors to be on the lookout for any cases that might surface in the coming weeks.
Apr 7, 2023
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Health
Air pollution may increase risk for dementia
Exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) may increase the risk of developing dementia, according to a new meta-analysis from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Apr 5, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Research links diseases to 'corroding' effect caused by high-salt diets
When hungry thoughts arise, think twice before reaching for a salty snack.
Apr 4, 2023
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Pediatrics
COVID pandemic highlighted the need for more school nurses
Two recent studies surveyed school nurses working across the UK about their current working practices and experiences of working during the pandemic.
Mar 28, 2023
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Pediatrics
Gearing up for kids' sports season? Put safety first
Playing sports can be good for kids of all abilities.
Mar 6, 2023
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Cardiology
Current air pollution standards tied to higher heart risks
Long-term exposure to air pollution is tied to an increased risk of having a heart attack or dying from heart disease—with the greatest harms impacting under-resourced communities, new Kaiser Permanente research shows.
Feb 24, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
WHO says Equatorial Guinea confirms 1st outbreak of Marburg
The World Health Organization says that Equatorial Guinea has confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease, saying the Ebola-related virus is responsible for at least nine deaths in the tiny Western African country.
Feb 13, 2023
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Health
Minor consent laws for STI/HIV services increased across US, but limitations persist
As of 2021, all 50 states and Washington, DC allow youth to consent independently to some or all of these services, but the laws remain complex and varied, and confidentiality protections are rare.
Feb 6, 2023
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Health
Health practitioners are missing opportunities to identify domestic violence perpetrators—this is what needs to change
Identifying perpetrators of domestic and family violence is critical to ending violence against women.
Feb 2, 2023
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