Health
Americans with higher net worth at midlife tend to live longer
One of the keys to a long life may lie in your net worth.
Jul 23, 2021
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News tagged with policy studies
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 possibly striking more children than expected
The number of children infected with the coronavirus is far more extensive than what is currently reported—a hidden detail that could vastly underestimate the demand on health care systems and pediatric intensive care units ...
Apr 17, 2020
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Medications
Pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV is available—why are so many at-risk individuals ending up HIV positive?
In a far-reaching effort to understand the factors contributing to HIV transmission among sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals and improve HIV prevention strategies, a team of scientists at the CUNY Graduate School ...
Jun 27, 2024
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Medications
Centering underrepresented populations in pharmacy research
Underrepresented populations have been historically excluded from clinical trials including women, racial and ethnic minority groups, and pregnant, lactating, pediatric and geriatric populations. While the importance of including ...
Jun 26, 2024
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Health
Study finds air pollution can increase cardiovascular risk for cancer patients
Modern therapies have extended the lives of many cancer patients; however, survivors often live with chronic health conditions, including cardiovascular disease. New research published in the Journal of the American College ...
Jun 18, 2024
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Medical economics
Study indicates positive outcomes for new approach to Medicare/Medicaid dual enrollment
Navigating the complexity of either Medicare or Medicaid is challenging. Those challenges are compounded for people enrolled in both programs.
Jun 11, 2024
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Health
World-first regulations to combat sedentary behavior among children in China show global promise
Pioneering measures to tackle sedentary behavior among children in China have proved effective, according to new research.
May 12, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Reduced cancer risk seen after 10 years since quitting smoking
Sustained smoking cessation is associated with reduced cancer risk after 10 years since smoking cessation, according to a study published online in JAMA Network Open.
Feb 8, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Fostering a cat can ease loneliness, study finds
No one needs science to tell them that dogs make faithful and loving companions. Cats, on the other hand, could use the endorsement. The University of Georgia and Brenau University have provided just that in a pilot study ...
Dec 7, 2023
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Neuroscience
Brain health in those over age 50 deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic, new research finds
Brain health in people over age 50 deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic, even if they didn't have COVID-19, according to major new research linking the pandemic to sustained cognitive decline.
Nov 1, 2023
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