Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Why Black Americans are at higher risk of chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease is a condition where your kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and fluid from your blood. This can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke and kidney failure.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Chronic diseases do not reduce the benefits of exercise, finds study

A recent study shows exercise is also beneficial and safe for older people with multiple chronic conditions or risk factors. Exercise can improve physical fitness despite chronic diseases. However, exercise should be started ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Finland managed to halve its suicide rate—here's how

The end of the 20th century was a particularly grim period for Finland. Suicide rates were among the highest in the world, peaking in 1990 with over 30 deaths per 100,000 citizens, compared with a European average of ten ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

What makes a country better prepared for a pandemic?

A new study has found that countries that had national policies aimed at preventing disease fared better during the global pandemic than those that did not.

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