Health

Lower birth rates for young women tied to economy

The economy may well be the best form of birth control. U.S. births dropped for the third straight year - especially for young mothers - and experts think money worries are the reason.

Vaccination

Venezuela's alarmingly low vaccine rate among worst in world

The wails pierced the walls of the walk-in clinic tucked among rundown homes in the heart of Venezuela's capital. Artemis Parra got one vaccine in each arm, for polio and measles. The shots were free at the government site, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Complacency, 'COVID fatigue' expose disparities

Even while hammering home the message of vigilance to protect against the spread of COVID-19, medical experts like Dr. Jaime Imitola acknowledge the growing presence of "COVID fatigue."

Medical economics

The top ten medicines prescribed in Australia in 2020–21

A depression medicine has climbed the list and two antibiotics have dropped in the top 10 prescribed medicines lists of 2020–21. In the December edition of Australian Prescriber, the top 10 list of medicines prescribed ...

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