Genetics
Diet success may depend on your DNA
We can add one more thing to the list of traits affected by genetics: how our bodies respond to a particular diet.
Nov 30, 2017
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News tagged with state government
Psychology & Psychiatry
Experts urge US to measure, pursue our happiness
A panel of experts thinks the U.S. government should be more in touch with Americans' feelings.
Dec 7, 2013
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Diabetes
Fact check: Biden is right about $35 insulin cap but exaggerates prior costs for Medicare enrollees
Insulin for Medicare beneficiaries "was costing 400 bucks a month on average. It now costs $35 a month."
Apr 15, 2024
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Medical research
Viewpoint: Colonial legacies fuel unfair practices in African research
Africa's data science ecosystem has the potential to drive transformative scientific research and health care advancements.
Feb 19, 2024
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Medical economics
Workers in key government public health occupations earn salaries well below the private sector, reveals study
A majority of public health occupations in health departments around the country pay workers substantially less compared to pay for workers in the same occupations in the private sector, according to new research at Columbia ...
Feb 12, 2024
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Health
Social media adverts impact vaping behaviors among young people, study shows
Viewing e-cigarette advertisements and content on social media—often endorsed by celebrities and social media influencers—is fueling the popularity of vaping among young users, according to a study from researchers at ...
Feb 8, 2024
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Health
Food insecurity among low-income adults dropped nearly 5% during pandemic-era SNAP expansion
Benefits expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic may have helped to mitigate food insecurity among low-income adults. A survey of low-income adults showed that food insecurity dropped nearly 5% in 2021 compared to 2019. The ...
Jan 1, 2024
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Health
1 in 3 people dropped by Utah Medicaid left uninsured, a 'concerning' sign for nation
About 30% of Utah residents who were cut from Medicaid this year say they became uninsured, according to state officials who conducted a first-of-its-kind survey of people disenrolled from the program.
Nov 30, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
20-year study finds no evidence that cannabis reduces long-term opioid use
A 20-year Australian study has found no evidence to suggest cannabis reduces illicit opioid use, and it may not be an effective long-term method of reducing harm for those with an opioid use disorder or problematic use of ...
Nov 29, 2023
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Health
What are the new COVID booster vaccines? Can I get one? Do they work? Are they safe?
As the COVID virus continues to evolve, so does our vaccine response. From December 11, Australians will have access to new vaccines that offer better protection.
Nov 21, 2023
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