Medications
ER visits tied to ambien on the rise
(HealthDay)—There has been a dramatic increase in the number of emergency-room visits related to sleep medications such as Ambien, according to a new U.S. study.
May 1, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Ghana cholera outbreak at 'staggering' level
A cholera outbreak in Ghana's capital has reached "staggering" levels, an official said Friday, blaming poor sanitation and overcrowded health facilities for the rapid spread of the disease.
Aug 15, 2014
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Medical economics
Working to decrease health insurance costs could increase companies' profits, research shows
Negotiating lower health insurance premiums could help Fortune 500 companies increase profits while maintaining high-quality coverage for their workers, according to a new research paper from Rice University's Baker Institute ...
Sep 28, 2022
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Health
Many very ill after eating Daily Harvest lentil crumbles; FDA investigating
Fallout is mounting for the food delivery service Daily Harvest, which has voluntarily recalled a frozen food product suspected of sickening hundreds of customers in at least 26 states.
Jul 1, 2022
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Health
Lack of paid sick leave linked to poverty
(HealthDay)—Workers without paid sick leave are three times more likely to have incomes below the poverty line, two new studies find.
Jun 14, 2018
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Health
Food nudging can help us to eat in a healthier way
What we eat in the canteen and buy in the supermarket for dinner depends on the order in which the dishes are presented, and how easy it is to get to the products. This is the conclusion of a collaborative review of existing ...
Jul 13, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Younger cancer survivors far more likely to experience food and financial insecurity
New research from the American Cancer Society in the March 2020 issue of JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network finds that younger cancer survivors are more likely to experience significant financial ...
Mar 12, 2020
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Pediatrics
Food insecurity screening works, but social stigma stands in its way
Screening for food insecurity at the pediatrician's office can be quite effective, but fear of Child Protective Services and a complicated referral process could be barriers to food insecure families getting the help they ...
Feb 27, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Created for anthrax attacks, cold plasma air filter is being prepped to combat COVID-19
For many Dragons and their fellow Philadelphians living through the COVID-19 pandemic, March 16 meant entering a period of inaction.
Apr 23, 2020
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Health
School-made lunch 'better' for children
Packing a lunchbox with fruit, sandwiches, and snacks is common practice for most Australian families. But what if there was another way?
Jan 21, 2021
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