Rising levels of obesity are set to cost the world economy 3.3 percent of GDP by 2060, slowing development in lower-income countries and making it hard for people to lead healthy lives, according to a new study published ...
Sep 21, 2022
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People with multiple chronic conditions require complex care management and often experience significant challenges when transitioning from hospital to home. This is especially true for people insured by Medicaid who are ...
Aug 18, 2022
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When a rural hospital closes, it can disrupt both the health care and the economy of a community. The health care sector can supply as much as 10% of the jobs in a rural area. Moreover, hospital closures are a national concern: ...
Jul 15, 2022
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More disability payments led to fewer hospitalizations for Vietnam veterans with diabetes, according to a new report.
Jul 8, 2022
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Adults who grew up in a low socio-economic environment may be more likely to desire food even when they are not hungry, according to a new University of Alberta study that suggests stressful childhood environments are a precursor ...
Jul 8, 2022
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Sexual minorities, particularly men, who experience perceived social rejection are more likely to indulge in risky coping behaviors, according to new research published today in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review.
Jun 23, 2022
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Women in low- and middle-income countries experience high levels of common mental disorders—anxiety and depression—during pregnancy and the first year after birth. The prevalence is estimated at nearly 20%, and is higher ...
Jun 20, 2022
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Coronavirus survivors have twice the risk of developing dangerous blood clots that travel to their lungs compared to people who weren't infected, as well double the chance of respiratory symptoms, a large new study said Tuesday.
May 25, 2022
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Supply chain issues around the world are fueling a shortage of baby formula—and the problem is only getting worse.
May 6, 2022
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The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the lives of people who use drugs in ways that hurt their mental health and changed drug use behaviors, increasing their risk for overdose, according to surveys and interviews with individuals ...
Apr 26, 2022
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