Health
Do most Americans know how to help loved ones battling addictions? New poll says yes
If a loved one were living with addiction, a majority of Americans say they would know how to get help.
Aug 31, 2023
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Cardiology
Physicians' focus on risks for stroke and dementia saved lives, money
Fewer people died or needed expensive long-term care when their physicians focused on the top risk factors for stroke and dementia, according to research reported in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA).
Jul 17, 2012
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Health
How Obamacare changed the love lives of young adults
It seems that each week, a new development about the Affordable Care Act calls into question the future of health care in the U.S. Such policy changes may also have much more far-reaching effects on Americans' major life ...
Nov 15, 2017
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Health
Underrepresented racial, ethnic family physicians report less burnout
(HealthDay)—Racially and ethnically underrepresented family physicians report a lower frequency of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization than non-underrepresented peers, according to a study published in the July 1 ...
Jul 22, 2021
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Cardiology
Older Latinas please stand up! Simple intervention encourages better health
Overweight, sedentary, postmenopausal Latinas participating in a 12-week intervention program that counseled them about how to stand more and sit less greatly reduced daily sitting time, according to preliminary research ...
Nov 9, 2020
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Pregnant woman with limited English speaking skills find comfort in prenatal support groups
Far away from home and family, pregnant Japanese women who met with each other for prenatal group visits felt less anxious and better prepared for childbirth and motherhood, says a new University of Michigan Health System ...
Nov 7, 2013
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Health
Simple intervention helps doctors communicate better when prescribing medications
When it comes to prescribing medications to their patients, physicians could use a dose of extra training, according to a new study led by a UCLA researcher.
Jan 15, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Fecal transplantation improves outcomes in patients with multi-drug resistant organisms
Transferring fecal matter from the digestive systems of healthy donors to extremely ill patients who had previously been infected with drug-resistant bacteria resulted in shorter hospital stays, fewer bloodstream infections ...
Apr 30, 2020
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Health
Yearly rise in emergency admissions for kids in England since 2003
The number of children admitted to hospital as emergencies has steadily increased every year since 2003, with the largest rises seen among the under 5s, indicates research published online in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.
Feb 12, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The world is reopening. So why are more people lonely?
The emotional wear and tear of pandemic-induced isolation played havoc with social connections. And it may take a while for U.S. adults to repair those interrupted relationships with friends and family members, according ...
Jul 8, 2021
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