Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Toronto goes back into lockdown because of a surge in cases
Canada's largest city is going back into lockdown because of a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Nov 20, 2020
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Electronic medical records lower infant mortality, study finds
Expanded use of electronic medical records would substantially reduce infant mortality in the U.S., according to a study forthcoming in the Journal of Political Economy.
May 18, 2011
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Masks don't just save lives, they also boost economy
The economy and coronavirus pandemic were two of the top issues for voters in the 2020 election, according to exit poll surveys. Notably, 52% of voters said controlling the pandemic was more important, even if it hurts the ...
Nov 9, 2020
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Study says crowdsourced data could help map urban food deserts
New research from The University of Texas at Dallas suggests food deserts might be more prevalent in the U.S. than the numbers reported in government estimates.
Jul 2, 2020
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Literacy, not income, key to improving public health in India
Pro-market policies for developing countries have long been based on the belief that increasing average income is key to improving public health and societal well-being.
Jun 13, 2013
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Researcher investigates preparedness for new disease outbreaks in South Korea
The availability of adequate health care facilities is one of the most important factors that public-health policymakers grapple with when preparing for infectious disease outbreaks such as COVID-19.
Nov 23, 2020
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Europe lifts virus shutters as Japan ends emergency
Europeans flocked to parks, gyms and pools on Monday as more countries eased coronavirus restrictions, while Japan lifted its state of emergency but urged vigilance to avoid another wave of infections.
May 25, 2020
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Study ties fire station proximity firmly to prevention of injuries
Does living closer to a fire station equate to a higher level of safety? It's a commonly held belief, and now Dr. Dohyeong Kim at The University of Texas at Dallas has gathered empirical evidence that does indeed support ...
Jul 8, 2019
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Government should address climate change, health and taxes as one issue
Protecting our climate will protect health, and implementing evidence-based policies that consider action to meet targets on global warming, the economy, taxes and health together should be a priority for Canada's government, ...
Nov 11, 2019
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India virus cases cross 5 million in 'worse than sci-fi' pandemic
Coronavirus infections in India soared past five million on Wednesday, as a WHO envoy warned the pandemic was "still at the beginning".
Sep 16, 2020
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