Wintertime is prime time for head lice: What parents need to know
Head lice can be a wintertime headache for families and schools, but simple precautions can stop the spread of these pesky parasites.
Dec 16, 2024
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Health Care Economics and Organizations: News and Research on United States Public Health Service
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Suicide rate is low during the holidays, but the holiday-suicide myth persists
As in most years that we've followed news reporting about the myth that suicides peak during the end-of-year holidays, an analysis of the past year showed again that more newspaper accounts supported the false idea that the ...
Dec 6, 2024
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Your old pacemaker could be recycled to save a life
Don't let your surgeon toss your old heart pacemaker out with the trash. Used pacemakers can be refurbished, researchers report, providing the potential for more people overseas to get the lifesaving devices.
Nov 28, 2024
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Fewer than 1 in 5 survey respondents know the 988 suicide lifeline
Annenberg Public Policy Center survey data shows that public recall of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number has grown slowly since the three-digit phone number was introduced in July 2022. Just 15% of U.S. adults are ...
Nov 18, 2024
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Prevalence of diabetes 15.8% in US adults from 2021 to 2023
The prevalence of diabetes was 15.8% among U.S. adults during August 2021 to August 2023, according to a November data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.
Nov 6, 2024
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Study reveals stubborn mistrust in COVID-19 vaccine science
A study conducted by researchers from the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) and the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) sheds light on public trust in COVID-19 vaccine science ...
Nov 4, 2024
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Viewpoint: Australia's COVID inquiry shows why a permanent 'center for disease control' is more urgent than ever
The long-awaited independent inquiry into Australia's COVID response was released today, with lessons on how the nation could better prepare for future pandemics.
Oct 29, 2024
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Covid-19 vaccine delays cost Australia $20 billion
Australia's sluggish COVID-19 vaccine rollout cost the nation at least $20 billion as strict lockdowns and other restrictions were unnecessarily prolonged, a government-backed inquiry concluded on Tuesday.
Oct 29, 2024
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Study finds experts have high credibility among young adults in social media health campaigns
Health information—and misinformation—is everywhere on social media. But does the messenger matter in social media e-cigarette information?
Aug 20, 2024
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Abbott warns that some of its blood sugar monitors may need replacement due to incorrect readings
Abbott is warning that sensors on some of its blood sugar monitoring systems may need to be replaced to prevent inaccurate readings.
Jul 25, 2024
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