HEALTH

The study suggests a healthy lifestyle could buffer older adults against cognitive decline and boost their “cognitive reserve”. Scientists examined demographic, lifestyle and postmortem information on 586 patients. Their brain autopsies were examined for physical signs associated with dementia.
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2 years ago Read more at The Washington Post

One in twelve adult Americans owe medical debt; mostly those who are uninsured, low-income or disabled. More than four in ten adults said they were in debt because of healthcare expenses. In Part 1, we will begin the outline to identify the patient population breakdown to better understand the background of the debt.
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2 years ago Read more at Times-News

Approximately 81,600 new cases of kidney cancer more than 52,000 in men and 29,000 in women will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, and 14,390 people 9,450 men and 4,940 women will die from the disease. There may be no signs or symptoms early in the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Factors that can increase the risk include older age, smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, treatment for kidney failure, certain inherited syndromes and a
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2 years ago Read more at Mayo Clinic

News 5’s Cherish Lombard was joined by Cherrite Peterson and Ashlee Fountain-Jones from the Mobile County Health Department. The highest rates of STDs in the country are found in the 20 to 29 age group with a rate above 227% per 100,000 residents. In 2023, Mobile County saw 4,500 cases of chlamydia.
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2 years ago Read more at WKRG News 5

Kate Middleton has allegedly been keeping her recovery a top secret — even from palace staff. Insiders claimed that the mother of three had just started opening up about her surgery to only close confidants. There is a hierarchy within the palace and top talent is privy to details, and they communicate when necessary.
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2 years ago Read more at Fox News

As of April 1, 2024, Dignity Health’s primary care providers, specialty services, and hospitals will no longer see Partnership members. If someone needs a specialist or needs to be referred to one, they will need to call their PCP. The letter urges members to visit PartnershipHP.org to view the member handbook and provider directory.
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2 years ago Read more at Red Bluff Daily News

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday in a case that involves the Biden administration’s efforts to communicate with social media sites about posts officials believed made false or misleading claims about Covid-19 vaccines and the pandemic. The case primarily focuses on a debate around free speech, but also spotlights the potential harms of medical misinformation.
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2 years ago Read more at The New York Times

99.3% of cab drivers and 98.5% of delivery personnel are experiencing anxiety, stress, and chronic pain due to their unscientific work culture. Advertisement The long hours, coupled with the stress of navigating traffic and meeting tight deadlines, have a significant impact on physical health, said the report. It surveyed over 10,000 respondents across eight major cities – Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur, Indore, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Bangalore.
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2 years ago Read more at The Indian Express

Global pandemic agreement should not perpetuate fragility and disparities across global health systems, particularly in Africa. The inequities laid bare during COVID-19 touched a raw nerve, evidenced by the outcry from the global health community about our flawed global health security frameworks. Africa CDC is on a crusade to see the success of the New Public Health Order.
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2 years ago Read more at africacdc.org

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2 years ago Read more at Frederick News Post