Health
Homeless teens face significant health risks, lack access to shelter
High school-aged youth who are homeless report higher rates of attempted suicide, prescription drug misuse, pregnancy and being forced to have sex.
Feb 24, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Statistics report offers snapshot of the nation's brain health—and a guide to protecting it
Brain diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, are closely connected to heart health. They are affected by everyday actions and rank among the nation's leading causes of death.
Jan 26, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tackling COVID disinformation with empathy and conversation
The COVID-19 pandemic has been accompanied by an "infodemic" of false information and conspiracy theories since the virus first emerged nearly two years ago. Exposure to misinformation can reduce plans to get vaccinated, ...
Dec 10, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sustained investment is needed to eliminate hepatitis C by 2030
A new national report released today highlights a decline in hepatitis C testing and treatment uptake, putting Australia at risk of not achieving its target of eliminating hepatitis C as a public health threat by 2030.
Oct 25, 2021
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Health
Alcohol remains in top position for Australian drugs of concern
Alcohol continues to be the most common principal drug of concern for clients seeking treatment from publicly funded specialized alcohol and other drug treatment services, a new report from the Australian Institute of Health ...
Jul 19, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pandemic restrictions lead to fewer cases of foodborne illness
In 2020, far fewer Danes than usual were diagnosed with a foodborne illness. The sharp reduction in travel during the corona epidemic was the main reason for this decrease, according to the annual report on the incidence ...
Jun 30, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
China certified malaria-free after 70-year fight
China was certified as malaria-free on Wednesday by the World Health Organization, following a 70-year effort to eradicate the mosquito-borne disease.
Jun 30, 2021
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Addiction
Pandemic fallout to be felt 'for years': UN drug agency
The coronavirus pandemic is pushing more people into drug use, while illicit cultivation could also get a boost, the UN said Thursday, warning that the crisis's fallout was likely to be felt "for years to come".
Jun 24, 2021
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Pediatrics
Analysis of child deaths in England shows importance of care for premature and young babies
Actions to reduce the number of babies born before 37 weeks' gestation and improve their outcomes are among the recommendations made by the University of Bristol National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) team, who carried ...
Jun 10, 2021
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Medications
New report finds COVID-19 pandemic causes dramatic shifts in prescription drug spending
The COVID-19 pandemic heavily influenced spending on prescription drugs in the U.S. in 2020, according to the ASHP's (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) National Trends in Prescription Drug Expenditures and Projections ...
Apr 21, 2021
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