Health
EPA to require removal of all lead pipes from U.S. water system
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it plans to require the removal of all lead pipes from the country's water systems.
Nov 30, 2023
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News tagged with financial pressures
Medical economics
Financial crises damage people's mental health—Global review shows who is worst affected
Financial crises are periods characterized for some by devastating losses of income, work, a certain future, and a stable family life. The effect on mental health can be catastrophic. But what does the evidence tell us about ...
Nov 24, 2023
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Health informatics
AI gets high marks from doctors in answering medical questions
The ChatGPT artificial intelligence (AI) program could grow into a source of accurate and comprehensive medical information, but it's not quite ready for prime time yet, a new study reports.
Oct 3, 2023
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Medications
Researchers look at opioid use disorder treatment through eyes of patients
Patients would be more willing to enter medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder if existing stigmas were reduced and more accessible payment support was readily available, a West Virginia University study finds.
Jun 6, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Concerning' anxiety levels among women in farming linked with isolation, financial worries and workload
Financial pressures, long working hours and isolation are among with the causes of "concerning" levels of anxiety among farming women, a new study shows.
May 3, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Big drop in US pregnancies seen since 2010
Pregnancy rates in the United States suffered a steep decline during the last decade, new government data shows.
Apr 12, 2023
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Cardiology
Bisexual women face increased risk of heart disease, says study
Bisexual women were half as likely as their heterosexual peers to have high scores on a scale measuring cardiovascular health, new research from Columbia University School of Nursing shows.
Feb 22, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Stress levels sky high for families of neurodiverse kids
New Curtin University-led research has found caregivers of neurodivergent children are more likely to experience clinically significant levels of stress, poor mental health, financial hardship, and negative relationships.
Feb 13, 2023
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Health
Medics walk out in UK's biggest health service strikes
Nurses and ambulance staff on Monday staged Britain's biggest round yet of health service strikes, stepping up their demands for better pay to combat a cost-of-living crisis.
Feb 6, 2023
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Medications
Persistent gaps exist in continuity of medication use for adults with diabetes
A considerable proportion of adults with diabetes do not maintain continuity of use of glucose, blood pressure, or lipid medications, according to a study published online Jan. 30 in JAMA Network Open.
Jan 30, 2023
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