Type 2 diabetes increased by almost 20% over a decade
Type 2 diabetes increased by almost 20% between 2012 and 2022, according to a new study from the University of Georgia published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism.
Aug 20, 2024
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Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation: News and Research on Health Surveys
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Nurse practitioners can ease NZ's health care pressures—why is the role not better recognized or funded?
New Zealand's health system is grappling with a severe workforce shortage. Media reports frequently highlight individuals and families being unable to access timely health care, exacerbated by a shortage of general practitioners ...
Jul 30, 2024
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Prevalence of skin cancer varies for sexual minority, heterosexual adults
With respect to their lifetime prevalence of skin cancer, sexual minority (SM) adults differ across racial and ethnic groups and among males and females, according to a study published online July 17 in JAMA Dermatology.
Jul 20, 2024
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Rural residents continue to have higher odds of skin cancer, study finds
Urban-rural disparities in skin cancer prevalence continue to persist, according to a study published in the June issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.
Jul 9, 2024
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European countries differ in their drinking styles, study finds
A new study of drinking patterns across Europe from 2000 to 2019 shows that drinking occurs in stable, beverage-specific clusters that seem to be partly determined by geography. The study was published today by the scientific ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Rates of distress, depression have doubled among transgender Americans since 2014: Study
The rate of self-reported mental distress and depression among American adults who identify as transgender or gender-diverse (TGD) has more than doubled between 2014 and 2022, an analysis of federal health data reveals.
Jun 24, 2024
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Data show many people with firearm in the house store the firearms loaded, unlocked
Among individuals with a firearm kept in the house, a considerable proportion report that the firearm was stored loaded, and about half report that the loaded firearm was stored unlocked, according to research published in ...
Jun 14, 2024
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New adolescent health questionnaire helps doctors and families navigate complex issues
While doctors understand that adolescents have certain unique health questions and concerns, several challenges prevent this critical information from being collected in a systematic way and providing appropriate referrals ...
Jun 13, 2024
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Q&A: Is a global pandemic prevention pact within reach?
The World Health Organization's governing body is scheduled to meet on May 27 to discuss a critically needed plan for global pandemic preparedness.
May 20, 2024
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Many factors stop U.S. women from getting mammograms
Health care cost and access are not the only barriers women face in getting lifesaving mammograms, a new government report finds.
Apr 9, 2024
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