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NYC Health + Hospitals announced an expansion of its live concert series, Music for the Soul, in partnership with Sing for Hope. For the first time, the program will offer concerts during the night shift and in locations throughout the hospital beyond the main lobby. The program has since transitioned to in-person concerts and includes New York City-based musicians who perform a variety of genres.
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1 year ago Read more at NYC Health + Hospitals

New research led by Western Sydney University has shown that treatment of gestational diabetes from early pregnancy can not only reduce birth complications among babies and mothers, but can also reduce health costs by up to 10%. Through a randomized controlled trial performed at 17 hospitals in Australia, Austria, Sweden and India, the study recruited 802 women with a diabetes risk factor before 20 weeks' gestation. This new study provides the evidence of the health and economic benefits.
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1 year ago Read more at Medical Xpress

Olive oil is a good source of antioxidants such as polyphenols and vitamin E. There is also a wide variety of oils available. However, many are still searching for the healthiest oil for daily use. It is of utmost importance to choose the right oil according to the food you are preparing.
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1 year ago Read more at NDTV

AI is no longer just a tool for automating tasks but has evolved into a pivotal aid in healthcare. Stanford Medicine conducted a study that showcases an AI-based model currently in use at Stanford Hospital. This model is designed to predict patient deterioration and notify both physicians and nurses. Thereby, it fosters timely and effective clinical interventions.
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1 year ago Read more at Earth.com

The African Development Bank Group and the World Health Organisation have agreed to strengthen their partnership and scale up the transformation of Africa’s primary healthcare infrastructure. The Bank’s President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina and the Director General of WHO Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus agreed to ensure their teams work together to scale up work that is already going on across the five issues raised during their discussion.
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1 year ago Read more at African Development Bank

Climate and Health Vulnerability Assessment (CHVA) for Ghana identifies gaps and risks to the country’s health sector. The report notes that Ghana is highly vulnerable, especially to illness like malaria and diarrhea disease. It also points out that health issues related to heat, air pollution, and infectious diseases are on the rise.
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1 year ago Read more at World Bank Group

Walmart is closing its health centers and virtual care service after struggling to find success with the offerings, the U.S. retailer said. Walmart had 51 health centers in five states, with the goal of helping people save money on their health care needs. The planned closure comes after the company announced in March 2023 that it was looking to add more than two dozen health centers to some of its stores this year.
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1 year ago Read more at ABC News

All Bellin and Gundersen hospitals and clinics will change their name to Emplify Health. Over the next several months the brand will be incorporated into the health system.
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1 year ago Read more at WEAU

Walmart is shutting down all of its health care clinics and virtual medical services, the nation's biggest retailer said on Tuesday. The announcement marks an abrupt reversal for Walmart, which five years ago stepped into health care in a big way. It launched medical centers adjacent to its superstores and offering primary and urgent care, x-rays and dental work.
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1 year ago Read more at CBS News

The more exercise, the better: Higher performance in cardiovascular activities, strength and muscular endurance were each associated with even greater protection against mental health issues. The findings arrive as America continues to grapple with a surge in mental health diagnoses among children and adolescents.
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1 year ago Read more at Medical Xpress