Health
Biden administration sets nursing home staffing minimums
The first-ever minimum staffing rule has been set for nursing homes, the Biden administration announced Monday.
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News tagged with urban residents
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Rural and minority dementia patients face disparities in access to neurologists, study finds
Getting dementia diagnosed can be a long and difficult process for anyone, but some may face additional challenges based on race or ethnicity and where they live, according to a study led by Washington State University researchers.
Mar 20, 2024
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Medical economics
Accra's most vulnerable residents were failed during COVID, say researchers
Containment measures, such as the lockdowns introduced to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, had devastating consequences for vulnerable urban populations globally.
Aug 24, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study finds bat-borne sarbecoviruses spilled over in Southeast Asia pre-pandemic
A virus previously found only in bats was detected in the antibodies of people screened for exposure to sarbecoviruses between 2017 and 2020 in rural Myanmar in Southeast Asia, according to a study from the University of ...
Jun 9, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
City or country living? Research reveals psychological differences
Living in the country, in rural areas, has long been idealized as a pristine place to raise a family. After all, open air and room to run free pose distinct advantages. But new findings from a University of Houston psychology ...
Mar 13, 2023
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Health
Nigeria's cities are growing fast. Family planning must be part of urban development plans, says researcher
Nigeria is rapidly urbanizing, with more people living in urban areas than in rural communities. A recent World Bank estimate shows that 53% of the 213 million Nigerians live in urban areas. That's projected to rise above ...
Mar 13, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental health: How living in the city and country compare
Is it better to live in a city or in the countryside? While urban dwellers may benefit from more employment opportunities, better access to public services alongside cultural activities and entertainment, people who live ...
Mar 2, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Pregnant people in rural communities less likely to have adequate health insurance
Women and birthing people in rural America are at higher risk of adverse maternal health outcomes, including maternal morbidity and mortality. Now, a new study sheds light on one possible factor: lower enrollment in health ...
Feb 2, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How do horticultural activities affect brain activation and emotion?
Research has confirmed that there are physical and mental benefits associated with performing horticultural activities, such as being in contact with soil and viewing plants. In addition, due to the rapidly increasing volume ...
Feb 2, 2023
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Health
Planting more trees could reduce premature deaths in European cities by a third
Urban development leads to fewer shaded areas and more heat-absorbing paved surfaces. Cities tend to be warmer than their rural surroundings as a result, a phenomenon known as the urban heat island (UHI) effect. During the ...
Feb 2, 2023
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