Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Swiss launch COVID-19 tracing app
Switzerland's COVID-19 contact-tracing app will roll out to the public on Thursday, the government said, urging everyone to download it on their smartphones.
Jun 24, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scientists worry virus variant may push up COVID cases in US
With coronavirus cases rising in parts of Europe and Asia, scientists worry that an extra-contagious version of the omicron variant may soon push cases up in the United States too.
Mar 22, 2022
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Health
Menu labeling linked to less fat and salt in food at major UK restaurant chains
Food sold at restaurants whose menus display energy information are lower in fat and salt than that of their competitors, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.
Oct 16, 2019
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Food labeling is lacking in online grocery retailers
Online food retailers do not consistently display nutrition information on their websites—and U.S. laws are lagging behind in mandating the same labeling required for foods sold in brick-and-mortar stores, according to ...
Jan 20, 2022
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Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program
If you get health care coverage through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year.
Feb 26, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How governments address COVID-19 misinformation—for better or for worse
As COVID-19 spread across the world, so did conspiracy theories and false information about the virus. This proliferation of misinformation—labeled an "infodemic" by the World Health Organization (WHO)—makes it difficult ...
Feb 1, 2021
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Debate: Should the NHS provide free access to wi-fi?
Free internet access should be rolled out across NHS premises because it is essential for better decision making and outcomes for patients, argues Victoria Betton, mHabitat programme director at Leeds and York Partnership ...
Aug 12, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
People with a disability are more likely to die from coronavirus—but we can reduce this risk
The COVID-19 pandemic is terrifying for many of us, but people with a disability have more reason to worry than most.
Mar 26, 2020
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People use, trust different COVID-19 information sources depending on gender, age, and other factors
Gender, age, education level, and political affiliation predict where people turn for information about COVID-19—and what sources they use and trust is linked to differing beliefs about the pandemic, according to a new ...
Oct 8, 2020
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Addiction
My teen is addicted to vaping: How can I help them quit and manage their withdrawal symptoms?
The Australian government is cracking down on vaping. Recreational vapes of any type—whether they contain nicotine or not—will be banned from retail sale across Australia after legislation is introduced (though the date ...
Sep 5, 2023
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