The tragic death of Chadwick Boseman at age 43 following a four-year battle against colorectal cancer underscores two important public health concerns.
Sep 2, 2020
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Older adults living in very rural settings are less likely than those living closer to urban centers to receive available services in health, nutrition and transportation, according to a new study by a Washington State University ...
Aug 24, 2020
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Complacency about the vulnerability of children to COVID-19 infection and their ability to transmit the virus "cannot continue," and schools must not remain open for face-to-face teaching in the setting of ongoing community ...
Aug 14, 2020
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Study after study has shown that statins can prevent heart attacks, strokes and death in middle-aged adults. But in 28 major clinical trials of statins, only 2 percent of participants have been 75 years or older. This means ...
Jul 7, 2020
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A surge of coronavirus cases among young people is leading to a generational blame game as California and other states grapple with a second wave of the virus.
Jul 2, 2020
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(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening all adults for hypertension with office-based blood pressure measurement (OBPM). This recommendation is included in a draft recommendation ...
Jun 23, 2020
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Little evidence supports the new recommendations for clinical screening for drug use. Do the potential benefits outweigh the potential harms?
Jun 9, 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly and dramatically changed how people interact, moving work and social communication online. Use of the internet to stay connected, socialise, shop and conduct business has expanded since the ...
Jun 3, 2020
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Adults and children with type 1 diabetes will spend an average of $2,500 a year out-of-pocket for health care—but insulin isn't always the biggest expense—new research suggests.
Jun 1, 2020
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As if the COVID-19 pandemic isn't scary enough, the flu season is not far away. How severe will the flu season be as it converges with the COVID-19 outbreak? What can we do to prepare?
May 29, 2020
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