The US is not ready for its aging population—research explains why
America is aging, and it's not ready, according to new research.
Jul 30, 2025
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Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services: News and Research on Community Health Services
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School lunches, the French way: It's not just about nutrition, but togetherness and bon appetit
This spring, as part of a sabbatical project, I had the privilege of visiting school food programs and meeting with school food researchers in six cities in France, England and Scotland.
Jul 15, 2025
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Virtual maternity care during COVID-19 pandemic linked to higher NHS costs
New research reveals that virtual maternity care during the COVID-19 pandemic may have driven increased use of subsequent care, raising overall maternity costs for the NHS.
Jul 10, 2025
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New research on home care cooperatives identifies novel approaches for improving home care quality
New research on home care cooperatives—agencies co-owned and managed by home care workers—has identified key factors that appear to significantly improve the quality of care for patients.
Jun 26, 2025
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Community-based mentoring in Sierra Leone for pregnant adolescents and their babies doubles survival rates
An innovative community-based mentoring scheme for pregnant adolescent girls in Sierra Leone has been found to save lives, while also helping girls return to education.
Jun 19, 2025
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After Dobbs decision, 42% of surveyed abortion providers in abortion-ban states relocated, research shows
Following the Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization (2022) decision, 42% of surveyed clinicians who provided abortions in states banning abortion relocated to another state, almost all to states not banning abortion, ...
Jun 17, 2025
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Doula and midwife support for mothers in the neonatal intensive care unit improves postpartum care
In a new study, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) showed that partnering with doulas and midwives to support mothers with newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) significantly improves ...
Jun 17, 2025
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Machine learning can predict which babies will be born with low birth weights
Babies born with low birth weight (less than 2.5 kg) are 20 times more likely to die. They are also more likely to develop neurological and cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and growth problems later in life. A study conducted ...
Jun 16, 2025
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Sudden arrivals: NZ ambulance crews describe what it's like when babies are born out of the blue
It doesn't happen very often, but every now and then expectant mothers don't quite make it to the delivery suite on time—requiring specialized care from emergency medical services (EMS).
May 29, 2025
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Public health and private equity: What the Walgreens buyout could mean for the future of pharmacy care
Pharmacies are more than just stores—they're vital links between people and their health care.
May 28, 2025
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