Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Cough, fever, fatigue? Head to CDC's online coronavirus symptom checker
You went jogging and developed a cough. You did some yard work and now you're wheezing. Maybe your throat is scratchy.
Mar 27, 2020
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News tagged with health security
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Asymptomatic spread of COVID-19 makes it harder to contain
One of the more challenging aspects of the coronavirus pandemic has been the prevalence of asymptomatic cases, or people who are infected with the virus and can spread it to others but do not feel sick. In Iceland, where ...
May 13, 2020
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Neuroscience
Frailties of old age just hit some people earlier than others
People grow old at different rates, regardless of what the calendar says. And for those whose bodies age more quickly, the cumulative effects show up as early as midlife, when signs of dementia and physical frailty begin ...
Mar 17, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
US extends COVID vaccination rule for international travelers at land borders
International travelers who arrive in the United States through land ports or ferry terminals will still need to show they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, U.S. officials said Thursday.
Apr 22, 2022
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Health
More than just health concern at coronavirus test sites: Are you exposing your personal information to security risks?
When Elizabeth Spinelli arrived at Fort Lauderdale's Holiday Park for a coronavirus test, a nurse handed her a form to write her name, address, date of birth and social security number. She hesitated to give her personal ...
Jun 18, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Food stamp work requirements increase mental health care use
Being exposed to work requirements in order to receive nutrition benefits from the U.S. government significantly increased use of mental health care resources for depression and anxiety, a new Northwestern University study ...
Jul 28, 2022
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Dentistry
American dental association pushes for dental coverage under medicaid
(HealthDay)—Dental care should be a required part of Medicaid coverage for adults in every state, the American Dental Association and nearly 130 other organizations urge in a letter to Congress.
Aug 20, 2021
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Health
New report examines social security's process for determining disability in adults
A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examines to what extent and in which ways health care utilization—such as in-patient hospitalizations, emergency department use, and hospital ...
Mar 1, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Looking to 2023: What lessons have we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic in the last three years?
Last year, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in a speech on global geopolitics popularized the German word "zeitenwende," which refers to a "turning point" and time for change.
Jan 13, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
New index tracks US state progress on promoting the health and well-being of older populations for the first time
U.S. states vary widely in how well they are adapting to their aging populations, according to a new Milbank Quarterly article that ranks states based on an index measuring societal aging. The index tracks state support for ...
Nov 23, 2021
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