Health
A tax on sugary drinks can make us healthier—it's time for Australia to introduce one, say researchers
Sugary drinks cause weight gain and increase the risk of a range of diseases, including diabetes.
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Health informatics
Measuring differential privacy could balance meaningful analytics and health care data security
In industries such as health care, where data generation grows by 47% each year, information collected within electronic health records could help inform more efficient care operations or more accurate diagnoses. However, ...
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Health
How to prevent common spring injuries
With spring in full bloom, warm weather and an increase in outdoor activities, the risk of injury also increases. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or want to enjoy more daily movement in your routine, injuries can impact ...
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Addiction
Children are dying of fentanyl by the dozens in Missouri. A panel is calling for changes
Fentanyl deaths among Missouri babies, toddlers and teens spiked as child welfare officials struggled to adequately investigate the cases, a state panel found in a newly released report.
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Medical economics
Researcher: Swapping payments for vouchers won't fix UK disability benefits—here's what's needed instead
The UK government is proposing major changes to the benefits system, in response to the increase in people claiming benefits for disability and ill health. The proposals, which will be consulted on in the coming months, focus ...
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Pediatrics
Why adolescents need one-on-one time with their doctor
Aside from all the physical changes, adolescents are developing skills that help prepare them for adulthood. Part of this means participating more in their own health care. The adolescent well-child visits are tailored to ...
May 6, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Optimism, doubt ahead of Chicago mayor's 'Treatment Not Trauma' mental health plan
Belmont Cragin residents were filing into the cafeteria at Prieto Math and Science Academy in April to weigh in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's signature plan to overhaul Chicago's mental health system when they got unexpected ...
May 6, 2024
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Medical economics
Millions were booted from Medicaid: The insurers that run it gained Medicaid revenue anyway
Private Medicaid health plans lost millions of members in the past year as pandemic protections that prohibited states from dropping anyone from the government program expired.
May 6, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Spotting the silent symptoms of stress
The silent symptoms of stress can be easily overlooked, but they're important to recognize to protect one's mental health, experts say.
May 6, 2024
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Medical economics
You've covered your copayment: Now brace yourself for the 'facility fee'
Even if you have health insurance, you might expect to be charged a copayment for some routine care, like office-based exams and consultations. But you probably don't expect to receive a bill a few weeks later charging you ...
May 6, 2024
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