This is the time of year when Americans tend to make resolutions to eat better, get in shape, and maybe drop a few pounds. But many will be wondering what number should they aim for on the bathroom scale. For years the thinking ...
Jan 30, 2024
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U.S. cases of syphilis have soared past numbers seen just a decade ago, new government statistics show. The grim numbers are for 2022, the latest year for which an accurate tally is available.
Jan 30, 2024
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With the national opioid epidemic disproportionately affecting American Indians and Alaska Natives, a tribal confederation in Oregon decided to take matters into their own hands.
Jan 30, 2024
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Severe weather across many parts of the country has caused a lot of problems, but one effect you may not have heard about is on the nation's blood supply. According to the American Red Cross, the nation's blood supply is ...
Jan 30, 2024
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In patients who undergo pulmonary resection for lung cancer, a major potential postoperative complication is venous thromboembolism (VTE)—a condition that develops when a blood clot forms in a vein—which can lead to part ...
Jan 29, 2024
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Prior to the pandemic, the majority of American adults thought that families should be responsible for the daily care of older adults—and that families should cover the cost of this care.
Jan 29, 2024
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Alcoholics Anonymous has long been a cornerstone of treating alcohol use disorders in the United States. But even today, Americans are not accessing it equally, according to a new study in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol ...
Jan 24, 2024
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A new study from UC Davis Health and Oregon Health & Science University reveals significant disparities in dementia care. The researchers found that people living with dementia from minoritized racial and ethnic populations ...
Jan 24, 2024
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Cancer rates across the United States are falling, but in South Dakota, cancer remains the leading cause of death. What unique challenges does South Dakota have when it comes to cancer care that is causing the state to fall ...
Jan 24, 2024
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Reiterating a plea it made earlier this month, the American Red Cross is urging people to roll up their sleeves and give blood.
Jan 24, 2024
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