Health
Rising number of Americans think it's OK to harass public health officials
U.S. health officials are in the crosshairs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, facing threats and harassment from the public they serve.
Aug 2, 2022
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Medical economics
More than half of Ukrainian refugees and displaced people lack access to health services and medicine
Research from the University of Southampton has found around 58% of Ukraine refugees and displaced people are struggling to access health care in their new location.
Jul 14, 2022
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Health
How specialist palliative care services around the world coped in response to COVID-19
Specialist palliative care services have been flexible, highly adaptive and have embraced a low-cost "frugal innovation" model in response to the COVID-19 pandemic say researchers.
Mar 23, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Psoriasis linked to higher risk for thyroid disease
(HealthDay)—Psoriasis is associated with an increased risk for thyroid disease among U.S. adults, according to research published online March 16 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Mar 29, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Study compares effect of three common diets on energy expenditure following weight loss
In an examination of the effect on energy expenditure and components of the metabolic syndrome of 3 types of commonly consumed diets following weight loss, decreases in resting energy expenditure and total energy expenditure ...
Jun 26, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Survey of US parents highlights need for more awareness about newborn screening, cystic fibrosis
A national survey led by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago found that parents have insufficient knowledge of newborn screening in general and of cystic fibrosis (CF) in particular. Researchers asked specific ...
May 5, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers find link between lonely veterans and firearm purchases
Low-income U.S. veterans who are experiencing feelings of loneliness are more likely to purchase firearms, according to new research from UTHealth Houston.
Dec 22, 2023
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Diabetes
Aggressive intervention recommended to prevent pediatric diabetes
Type 2 diabetes, once considered an adult disease, is increasingly causing health complications among American youth. A research review published in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine suggests physicians should work to more ...
Mar 3, 2021
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Support for day-to-day tasks could reduce loneliness in older people
Providing tangible support to older people for carrying out day-to-day tasks like grocery shopping is essential for addressing loneliness, according to a new survey published today by UNFPA and led by a UCL researcher.
Jan 31, 2022
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Ophthalmology
Vision loss, depression may be linked, study finds
(HealthDay)—People with depression are more likely to have self-reported vision loss, according to a new study.
Mar 7, 2013
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