Pediatrics
Many kids with chronic illness are still happy: Study
(HealthDay)—Many children deal with chronic health issues—but it doesn't mean they can't enjoy life as much as other kids, a new study finds.
May 6, 2019
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Neuroscience
Smoking tied to shorter survival with ALS
(HealthDay)—Smoking may speed progression of Lou Gehrig's disease and shorten the lives of those with the fatal illness, new research suggests.
Sep 22, 2016
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Overweight & Obesity
New obesity guideline: Address root causes as foundation of obesity management
Obesity management should focus on outcomes that patients consider to be important, not weight loss alone, and include a holistic approach that addresses the root causes of obesity, according to a new clinical practice guideline ...
Aug 4, 2020
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Health
Report identifies community health centers as America's 'first responders' in fighting obesity
Community health centers (CHCs) and primary care providers working in other settings will increasingly become America's obesity "first responders," needed to provide weight-related health services as the nation continues ...
Nov 8, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Gambling and homelessness in older age: Hidden and overlooked, but preventable
Gambling and homelessness are clearly linked. Australians over 50 are particularly vulnerable. They have high rates of regular gambling, and are the fastest-growing age group of Australians experiencing homelessness.
May 13, 2022
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Cardiology
Heart disease deaths declining, but not for everyone
Fewer people are dying from cardiovascular disease in the U.S., according to new research from the University of Georgia. But rural counties and those with a higher percentage of Black residents consistently experienced higher ...
Feb 21, 2023
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Health
Health apps abound, but usage low, study shows
US consumers are being offered a vast range of smartphone apps to track or manage health, but only a small number of people are using them, according to a survey.
Jan 28, 2013
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Diabetes
Beyond insulin: Medi-Cal expands patient access to diabetes supplies
June Voros sprang from her couch as a high-pitched beep warned her that she needed a quick dose of sugar. Her blood sugar was plummeting, and the beep came from a continuous glucose monitor attached to her abdomen. The small ...
Nov 28, 2023
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Medical economics
Study finds that a quarter of low-income older Americans don't have health insurance
A new Oregon Health & Science University-led study reveals gaps in health insurance coverage for older Americans, who typically have more health issues than the rest of the population.
Sep 14, 2023
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Health informatics
Do you use a patient portal? Study finds differences between portal users versus nonusers
People who sign up for and use their healthcare provider's online portal differ in some key characteristics from those who do not use patient portals, reports a survey study in Medical Care.
Jun 9, 2023
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