HEALTH

Getting a DEXA bone density scan confirms whether you have osteoporosis or are at risk of the disease. The scan is similar to an X-ray exam; it’s painless, and you lie on an examination table during the test. Your doctor may prescribe medication to strengthen your bones in addition to changes in diet and exercise. Quitting smoking is also beneficial.
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1 year ago Read more at Cedars-Sinai

A small medical airplane crashed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Wednesday. It was caused by a failed landing, according to a preliminary report from the Federal Aviation Administration. The crash caused a full ground stop at RDU around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday that was lifted. Investigators are expected to continue their work Thursday at the airport.
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1 year ago Read more at WTVD-TV

planetary health is a cross-disciplinary field that has emerged in the last eight or nine years. It focuses on how our transformation of nature is coming back to affect our health. We know that ocean warming is changing the size of fish and fisheries. In our free air carbon dioxide enrichment experiments, we grew 41 cultivars of those kinds of crops in seven locations across three continents over 10 years.
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1 year ago Read more at Medical Xpress

Dr Hanan Balkhy concluded her first official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran. She met with officials and partners to discuss WHO’s work on the ground. The Regional Director’s visit began in the historic city of Isfahan.
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1 year ago Read more at WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

The Headspace look is famous for its orange smiley and breath-driven animations. It’s rolling out a one-on-one coaching service after a $3 billion merger with Ginger. The focus has clearly been on creating a more professional persona.
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1 year ago Read more at It's Nice That

A preseason ankle injury had healed, and his fitness level was returning to prime form. However, Canouse's health was far from perfect. He was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2021. In his first interview, he revealed why he was unavailable because of illness.
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1 year ago Read more at The Washington Post

The out-of-pocket costs individuals pay for healthcare in the Netherlands has been frozen at a minimum of 385 euros for several euros. The PVV, VVD, BBB and NSC have struggled to form a coalition government since the November elections. Ahead of the November election, 61 percent of Dutch people surveyed said they were concerned about their health insurance costs.
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1 year ago Read more at NL Times

Health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible," Dr. Sandro Galea, dean of the School of Public Health at Boston University. The term can be abstract, but the facts are not. The richest 1% of Americans have a life expectancy that's at least 10 years higher than those in the poorest 1%. But if one person is taller than another, the solution involves equity.
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1 year ago Read more at Medical Xpress

Scientists conducted a large-scale DNA analysis, examining over 3 million genetic records. They focused on variations in genetic code known as SNPs, which have previously been tied to lower alcohol consumption and a reduced risk of alcohol use disorder (AUD) These "lightweight genes&quot); sometimes trigger unpleasant reactions to alcohol, like nausea, acting as a built-in deterrent to overconsumption.
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1 year ago Read more at NDTV

The PhRMA Foundation awarded $500,000 grants to David G. Armstrong, MD, PhD, of the University of Southern California and Nino Isakadze, MHS, of Johns Hopkins University to conduct research using digital health technologies. These studies will engage diverse populations to develop digital health solutions targeting treatment challenges for patients with diabetes and heart arrhythmia.
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1 year ago Read more at News-Medical.Net