Health
U.S. better able to tackle health emergencies: report
(HealthDay)—The United States is more ready for health disasters than it was five years ago, but certain regions still lag behind, a new report shows.
Apr 20, 2018
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Food safety focus of new health campaign
The United Nations launched a food safety campaign Tuesday for an era in which millions are dying of hunger or tainted produce even as more and more people fall ill from eating too much.
Apr 7, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Samaritans offer help and hope across virus-stricken Europe
As Europeans hunker down at the epicentre of the coronavirus epidemic, an army of volunteers has emerged to bring help and hope to many, with food deliveries for the elderly, free taxi rides, accommodation for health workers, ...
Mar 27, 2020
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
An unequal toll of financial stress: Poll of older adults shows different impacts related to health and age
Inflation rates may have cooled off recently, but a new poll shows many older adults are experiencing financial stress—especially those who say they're in fair or poor physical health or mental health.
Jul 11, 2024
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Sleep disorders
Access to food assistance programs may improve sleep outcomes in older adults
Older adults who utilize food assistance programs to reliably access quality food may fall asleep quicker and stay asleep longer than their peers who do not use such programs, according to a new study by researchers in the ...
Jun 4, 2024
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Pediatrics
Pandemic lockdowns led to food insecurity and other evidence of risk for adolescents
Although adolescents are less susceptible to illness from COVID-19 than older people, there is evidence suggesting that pandemic lockdowns limited their ability to thrive. A new study by researchers at George Washington University ...
Dec 7, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pakistan region to extend polio drive despite threats
Health officials in a Pakistani tribal region Monday hailed the success of an anti-polio drive that had been threatened by a vaccinator boycott and said the programme would be extended.
Jan 13, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Getting ahead of the curve on Ebola epidemic
The Ebola virus could be contained before it kills hundreds of thousands of people in West Africa, but it would take a coordinated effort from organizations around the world—and they'd need to act fast, global health experts ...
Sep 29, 2014
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