Health
11 things to know to save a life with CPR
When a heart stops, seconds matter. But too often, when someone has a cardiac arrest away from a hospital, people in a position to help don't.
Feb 1, 2023
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News tagged with low-income
Medical economics
Medicaid coverage is expiring for millions of Americans—but there may be a way to keep many of them insured
Getting everyone who is eligible for free or discounted health insurance to sign up for it requires making it as easy as possible to enroll—and that convenience especially matters for young, healthy and low-income people. ...
Jan 31, 2023
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Medical research
New standardized measurements for recording the outcome of snakebite trials
Snakebite envenoming is a priority neglected tropical disease (NTD), and is responsible for around 94,000 deaths each year, mostly in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Clinical trials used to test treatments and outcomes in this ...
Jan 31, 2023
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Cardiology
New research reveals role faith institutions play in promoting good health
The University of York-led study showed that health professionals, working with faith leaders, can deliver effective, low-cost messages on how people can keep their blood pressure on the healthy side.
Jan 27, 2023
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Medical economics
Record 16.5 million Americans have signed up for affordable care act coverage
More than 3 million new people signed up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) this year, swelling enrollment numbers to a record 16.3 million Americans.
Jan 26, 2023
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Dentistry
Study measures impact of Medicaid dental coverage for Virginia's pregnant population
When pregnant, taking care of your health is more important than ever. This also includes your oral health. Because of various changes happening in your body, like hormones and eating habits, pregnancy is often a period of ...
Jan 23, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 infection at any time during pregnancy boosts mother's risk of death
COVID-19 infection at any time during pregnancy boosts the mother's risk of death and is associated with serious illness in both mothers and their newborns, finds a pooled data analysis of international evidence, published ...
Jan 17, 2023
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Health
Inflation bites: How rising food costs affect nutrition and health
Food for thought: rising grocery prices affect food choices and nutrition, and ultimately health, and even the health care system.
Jan 13, 2023
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Health
Global study identifies neighborhood characteristics that promote walking and cycling
How people perceive their own neighborhoods may have a lot to do with whether they choose to walk and cycle, according to a global study of nearly 40,000 adults.
Jan 11, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
Why food deprivation in childhood is linked to obesity
As energy prices rise and the cost of living goes up, it is estimated that there are 4 million children from poorer households who have limited or uncertain access to healthy food.
Jan 11, 2023
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