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Conversations between pharmacists and patients reveal factors behind pneumococcal vaccine hesitancy
Researchers at the University of Alberta looked at conversations between pharmacists and patients before and after an educational intervention to find out why some people refuse recommended pneumococcal vaccines and how pharmacists ...
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Pain and perception—exploring the mind–body connection in treating chronic pain
Better understanding of the complex relationship between mind and body may provide new treatment strategies for chronic pain, say EU researchers.
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Opt-out defaults do not increase organ donation rates, finds study
A recent study by the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, in collaboration with the MSB Medical School Berlin and the Max Planck UCL Center for Computational Psychiatry and Aging Research, shows that switching to ...
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Hospital uses patient feedback to improve intake experience
A recent study from researchers at University Hospitals Connor Whole Health has shed light on the experiences and perspectives of patients using electronic intake forms within outpatient Integrative Health and Medicine (IHM). ...
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Daily exposure to intense cold can improve sleep quality
Daily full-body cryostimulation—exposure to extreme cold—improves sleep quality and mood in healthy young men and women, according to new research by scientists at Université de Montreal and Université de Poitiers, ...
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Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women, because they often don't meet their unique needs
The popularity of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro continue to reflect Americans' desire to slim down. While these new drugs have offered a solution for people struggling with obesity, many eligible patients—especially ...
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TikTok and WHO are getting together to help combat widespread health misinformation on social media
The social media platform TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon, influencing the behavior and taste of its users in almost every area of life. From dance trends to skincare and make-up products, health hacks to fad diets, ...
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'Invisible and severe' death toll of Sudan conflict revealed
During the first 14 months of the Sudan conflict, there have been more violent deaths in Khartoum State alone than the current number of violent deaths recorded for the entire country, a new study suggests.
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Watchdog calls for tighter scrutiny of Medicare Advantage home visits
A new federal watchdog audit is ratcheting up pressure on government officials to crack down on billions of dollars in overcharges linked to Medicare Advantage home visits.
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Beer-only drinkers' diets are worse than wine drinkers, study finds
Beer drinkers have lower-quality diets, are less active, and are more likely to smoke cigarettes than people who drink wine, liquor, or a combination, according to a study scheduled for presentation at The Liver Meeting, ...
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A Canadian teen is in critical condition with what is believed to be bird flu
A Canadian teen is hospitalized in critical condition with what is believed to be bird flu, a British Columbia health official said Tuesday.
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Kids feel less family support, more school pressure: WHO Europe
Youths in Europe, Canada and Central Asia feel less family support and more school pressure than before, the World Health Organization warned Wednesday, urging countries to improve teens' social environments.
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Primary care professionals key to helping people achieve and maintain heart health, say researchers
Primary care clinicians and practices are uniquely positioned to help people achieve optimal cardiovascular health through screening, diagnosing and treating the health behaviors and factors outlined in the American Heart ...
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Understanding hepatitis C
Around 2 to 3 million people live with hepatitis C in the U.S. and 40% of those people (roughly 800,000) were not even aware that they had the infection. Hepatitis C is common and completely treatable.
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Depression rates in LGBTQIA+ students are three times higher than their peers, research suggests
Findings published in the Journal of American College Health uncover an alarming rise in depression rates among all higher education students in the United States, but especially among sexual and gender minorities. This population ...
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Survey reveals most parents don't ask about firearms in the homes their kids visit
Over 60% of Illinois parents had never asked another parent about an unlocked firearm in their home before allowing their child to visit for a playdate, according to a survey from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital ...
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New study links air pollution with higher rates of head and neck cancer
A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports correlates higher levels of pollutant particulate matter to higher occurrences of head and neck aerodigestive cancer.
Nov 12, 2024
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First-ever randomized clinical trial uses video telehealth for suicide prevention
Suicide remains a pressing public health concern. An estimated 703,000 people die by suicide each year worldwide, according to The World Health Organization. In 2022, there were 49,449 suicides in the United States.
Nov 12, 2024
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Using personal care products during and after pregnancy can increase exposure to toxic chemicals
For people who are pregnant or nursing, more use of personal care products is associated with higher detectable levels of synthetic chemicals known to have adverse health effects, a new study by Brown University researchers ...
Nov 12, 2024
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Multidrug-resistant strain of K. pneumoniae detected in Northeast Brazil
A strain of the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from an 86-year-old woman with a urinary infection admitted to hospital in Brazil's Northeast region in 2022 proved resistant to all available antibiotics. The patient ...
Nov 12, 2024
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Study reveals medical boards rarely discipline physician misinformation
Despite increased concerns about doctors spreading false medical claims during the COVID-19 pandemic, medical boards rarely take disciplinary action against physicians for spreading misinformation, according to a new study ...
Nov 12, 2024
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Study finds 81% of cancer cures touted by TikTok videos are fake
As many as 81% of cancer cures touted by content creators on TikTok are fake, according to new research from City St George's, University of London.
Nov 12, 2024
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Boredom, relaxation and experimentation are among top reasons teens vape
Nicotine vapes are sometimes marketed as aids for cigarette smoking cessation. However, teens do not typically turn to electronic nicotine vapes to curb smoking habits, according to University of Michigan research.
Nov 12, 2024
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More green space linked to fewer preventable deaths in most deprived areas of UK
The provision of just 1% more green space in the most deprived urban neighborhoods in three out of the four UK nations may be linked to around 40% fewer preventable deaths in these areas, finds research published online in ...
Nov 12, 2024
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