Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Air pollution linked to higher rates of kidney disease

New research indicates that people may face a higher risk of developing kidney disease if they live in areas with elevated air pollution. The findings appear in an upcoming issue of JASN.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Access to nature important for mental health during COVID lockdowns

People in European countries with the strictest COVID-19 lockdown policies were more likely to show symptoms of depression and anxiety, according to an international study investigating the impact of disconnecting from nature.

Oncology & Cancer

Rural, urban disparities seen for new liver cancer cases

(HealthDay)—Rates of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) have slowed in urban areas but continue to increase in rural areas, particularly among Black and Hispanic residents, according to a study presented at The Liver Meeting, ...

Health

Rates of alcohol-induced deaths increased from 2006 to 2018

(HealthDay)—The rates of alcohol-induced deaths increased from 2006 to 2018 for adults aged ≥25 years, with a greater rate of increase in rural versus urban areas, according to an October data brief published by the U.S. ...

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