Health
Comparing seniors who relocate long-distance shows that where you live affects your longevity
Would you like to live longer? It turns out that where you live, not just how you live, can make a big difference.
Sep 1, 2021
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Health
The impact of Cape Town's water shortage on public health
A story that's been making the rounds recently is the impending water shortage in Cape Town. Multiple years of droughts have resulted in lower and lower water levels in the reservoirs that supply the city with water, and ...
Feb 6, 2018
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Cardiology
App that alerts CPR-trained bystanders could make lifesaving connection
If you should collapse of a sudden cardiac arrest at the mall food court, your lifesaver could be shopping nearby and completely unaware that someone is in urgent need of help.
Feb 22, 2019
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Medications
Drop in illicit drug use in cities, uptick in prescription drug abuse
(HealthDay)—Illicit drug use has declined in most large U.S. cities in recent years, but prescription drug abuse has increased, a new study shows.
Oct 15, 2012
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Diabetes
Study pinpoints metrics of cost-effective screening for type 1 diabetes
Health screenings can catch conditions early, helping patients avoid a condition's worst consequences or even preventing it from developing altogether. Think of mammograms to catch breast cancer early or high blood pressure ...
May 6, 2020
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HIV & AIDS
As many as 4 in 10 gay men have HIV in some Southern cities
Three out of every 10 gay or bisexual men in several cities in the U.S. South have been diagnosed with the AIDS virus, three times the national rate, according to a study about how common HIV infections are in metro areas.
May 17, 2016
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Health
Individualized 'coaching' for better chronic pain care
Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide and is a leading cause of disability and health care use.
Jan 16, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Poverty, rural living linked to increased COPD mortality in the US
New research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) underscores the widespread disparities associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) mortality by state, poverty level, and urban vs rural ...
Oct 22, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Young adults with migraine, other nontraditional risk factors may have higher stroke risk
Adults younger than 35 to 45 years old may have a higher risk of developing a stroke from nontraditional risk factors such as migraines than from traditional risks like high blood pressure. That's according to new research ...
Mar 26, 2024
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Health
Fatal car crashes less likely in major cities, CDC study finds
(HealthDay) -- The death rate from motor vehicle crashes in America's 50 largest cities is lower than the overall rate for the nation -- 8.2 deaths versus 11.1 deaths per 100,000 people, respectively, a new study finds.
Jul 19, 2012
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