Pediatrics
Tech 'glitch' is causing kids to lose Medicaid coverage
A Medicaid "glitch" is removing health care coverage for potentially millions of children, U.S. health officials warned Wednesday.
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Psychology & Psychiatry
People who are in good shape found to take fewer mental-health-related medications
Exercising can be absolutely awful. However, none of our excuses matter when it comes to the health benefits. The benefits go beyond physical health—exercise also has a major impact on mental health.
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New study reveals a way to help prevent childhood stunting
A relatively small intervention could have a huge impact on a damaging condition that stalks children in the developing world. A new Stanford-led study shows that adding zinc to farmland soil can help prevent childhood stunting, ...
Aug 30, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Human-following robots have potential to promote healthy aging, study shows
Newcastle University research has shown that human-following robots can support the mobility and well-being of older people.
Aug 30, 2023
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Health
Pedal power pays off: Mountain biking benefits outweigh risks, says study
New Curtin research into injuries sustained by trail users has found mountain biking is not the dangerous, injury-plagued sport reserved for thrill-seekers that it is often perceived to be and that the health benefits outweigh ...
Aug 30, 2023
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Health
Study shows benefits of exercise dependent on hours spent sitting
The most comprehensive review of the effects of sedentary behavior on health and risk of death has intensified the call to reduce time spent being sedentary as well as increasing physical activity.
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Health
Many people think cannabis smoke is harmless: A physician explains how that belief can put people at risk
Though tobacco use is declining among adults in the U.S., cannabis use is increasing. Laws and policies regulating the use of tobacco and cannabis are also moving in different directions.
Aug 30, 2023
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Medications
Pharmacists should be able to work with GPs to prescribe medicines for long-term conditions, say researchers
A national review of primary care workforce regulations is investigating ways to increase Australians' access to quality health care.
Aug 30, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
AI does not improve advanced colorectal neoplasia detection rate
Computer-aided detection (CADe) during colonoscopy to identify advanced colorectal neoplasias and adenomas and the benefits and harms of CADe were explored in both a randomized trial and systematic review, both published ...
Aug 29, 2023
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Pediatrics
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: Evidence lacking for interventions in prevention of child maltreatment
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the evidence is inadequate for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of primary care interventions for preventing child maltreatment. These findings form ...
Aug 29, 2023
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