Medical economics
Almost 1 in 4 people disenrolled from Medicaid are now uninsured
Nearly a quarter of Americans who lost their pandemic-era Medicaid coverage say they're now without any health insurance, a new survey finds.
Apr 12, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
International study fills data gap on adolescent mental health
Surveys involving thousands of adolescents and their primary caregiver have shown the prevalence of mental disorders within the age group is very different across Kenya, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
Apr 26, 2024
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Homemade nut-based dairy analogs raise questions about bacterial risks
Many consumers know the food safety risks of dairy products, eggs and raw meat. But they are less likely to understand the risks associated with dry goods, including tree nuts such as almonds, cashews, walnuts and pistachios, ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study shows 60% of women with disabilities view cannabis as a 'harmless' drug
A growing number of states and territories in the United States have legalized medical and recreational cannabis use. As such, recreational cannabis has been associated with a lower perception of risk of harm in the general ...
May 7, 2024
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Use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among youth 'alarming': WHO
The widespread use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among adolescents is "alarming", according to a report released on Thursday by the World Health Organization's (WHO) European branch, which recommended measures to limit access.
Apr 25, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds punitive anti-drug workplace policies could backfire
A new study from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health uses national data on drug use and mental health to explore how workplace drug policies correlate with opioid use and misuse and psychological distress in ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Medications
Study identifies factors that affect antibiotic prescribing for acne
Multiple salient factors affect long-term antibiotic prescribing practices for acne, according to a study published in JAMA Dermatology.
Apr 10, 2024
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Black and Hispanic people in the US growing more confident learning and performing CPR
More Black and Hispanic people in the U.S. feel confident performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). A 2023 American Heart Association survey found that 44% of Black Americans now feel confident in performing conventional ...
Apr 23, 2024
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Health
Infertility is rising among young married women in the US
The percentage of married American women under the age of 50 who are infertile rose between 2011 and 2019, new government statistics show.
Apr 24, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
One in four US women will have an abortion in their lifetime
As the battle over abortion continues to rage in the courts and American politics, a new report estimates that one in every four U.S. women will undergo the procedure during their lifetime.
Apr 30, 2024
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