HEALTH

Globally, women spend 25 per cent more of their lives in debilitating health than men do. In Southeast Asia, StandWeSpeak provides information and services directly to young people, including marginalized communities.
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2 years ago Read more at United Nations Population Fund

The American Cancer Society study examined 2018 medical debt data from the Urban Institute's Debt in America project. That data was compared to self-reported health statuses and premature death rates in nearly 3,000 counties nationwide. Premature death was measured as years of life lost before the age of 75.
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2 years ago Read more at Newsday

Scripps Health is planning to dissolve the obstetrics unit in Chula Vista. The unit has 30 beds. Officials say the consolidation of care is a way to relieve the burden on the busy emergency department.
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2 years ago Read more at FOX 5 San Diego

Melissa Baird, Chief Operating Officer of Hims & Hers Health Inc, has sold 35,253 shares of the company on March 7, 2024. The transaction was executed at an average price of $14.19 per share, resulting in a total value of $500,291.07. The company provides a modern approach to health and wellness.
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2 years ago Read more at Yahoo Finance

Mental health problems such as worries, low mood and behaviour problems are more common in children and young people with epilepsy than in the general population. These conditions can have a big impact on patients' quality of life and overall health. The treatment given usually involves treating each mental health condition (ie. anxiety, depression, behavioural issues) individually.
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2 years ago Read more at News-Medical.Net

Artisan Partners, an investment management company, released its “Artisan Mid Cap Fund” fourth quarter 2023 investor letter. In the fourth quarter, the fund’s Investor Class fund ARTMX returned 8.86%. Advisor Class Fund APDMX posted a return of 8.93%, and Institutional class fund APHMX posted 8.96%, compared to a 14.55% return for the Russell Midcap Growth Index. A copy of the same can be downloaded here.
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2 years ago Read more at Yahoo Finance

Losing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day. Darker mornings and more evening light together knock your body clock out of whack. Studies have even found an uptick in heart attacks and strokes right after the March time change.
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2 years ago Read more at ABC News

Ignorance to women's health and its potential to dramatically enhance sporting performance lags behind men and women. Dr. Emma Ross, who helped devise health and fitness plans for the British Team in the 2016 and 2020 Olympics, said that health inequalities are even more acute in sports than in society. Ross identifies menstruation, breast support, appropriate kit and nutrition as areas where most female athletes need to be provided with much better education and understanding.
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2 years ago Read more at DW (English)

new research from the College of Engineering and Department of Kinesiology pushes forward the bounds of stroke recovery with a robotic hip exoskeleton. This invites the possibility of new therapies that are more accessible and easier to translate from practice to daily life compared to current rehabilitation methods. Following stroke, people often experience walking asymmetry, where one step is shorter than the other.
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2 years ago Read more at UMass News and Media Relations

In addition to the 1000-diaper bags filled with resources event attendees will benefit from a variety of maternal health and well-child educational activities. Medical screenings including free immunizations vaccines flu shots and mammogram screenings will be available as well as OB/Gyn meet and greet the March of Dimes BabyMobile Health Center and more.
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2 years ago Read more at City of Phoenix (.gov)