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Making high-performing healthcare more accessible in the US: The

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Big health care disparities persist across the US, new report finds

WEBDeep-seated racial and ethnic disparities persist in health care across the United States, even in states considered the most progressive, a new report shows. For …

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Telemedicine can change care for the better say health care experts

WEBCost-benefit analysis for U.S. health systems. The team found that in 2021 and 2022, patients in the high-use systems had 2.2% more visits per year (telemedicine …

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Medicare enrollees can switch coverage now: Here's what's new …

WEBFrom Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, enrollees in either the traditional program or Medicare Advantage plans, which are offered by private insurers, can change their …

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Report: Disparities limiting access to healthcare services in PA's

WEBThe report finds additional barriers to accessing health care for many residents, including a significant workforce shortage. An estimated 14% of …

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Health improvements occurred worldwide since 2010 despite …

WEBThe study measures the burden of disease in years lost to early death and poor health.The findings indicate that total rates of global disease burden dropped by …

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States want to make it harder for health insurers to deny care, but

WEBA New Jersey law, for example, sets a 72-hour deadline for most claims. Texas created a "gold card" system that exempts physicians with a 90% approval rate …

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Study shows metabolic health before vaccination determines

WEBMetabolic health (normal blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels, among other factors) influences the effectiveness of influenza vaccinations. Vaccination …

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A growing understanding of the link between movement and health

WEBHow people exercise changes with each new trend, but the idea that physical activity is key to good health is more than a passing fad. Even the ancient Greeks—namely Herodicus, considered the

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Pilots, and airlines, are struggling with mental health. Here's what

WEBReporting mental illness. While obtaining a medical certificate is a part of the pilot's normal routine to be able to fly, before the exam, pilots must report any health …

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New study reveals long-term mental health risks after COVID-19

WEBCumulative incidence curves of mental health outcomes after SARS-CoV-2 infection compared with the contemporary control group. Credit: Nature Human …

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Study finds the time of day you move your body makes a …

WEBUndertaking the majority of daily physical activity in the evening is linked to the greatest health benefits for people living with obesity, according to researchers from …

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Climate change and chemical exposure can damage newborns' …

WEBAndrew Agbaje, an award-winning physician and professor of clinical epidemiology and child health at the University of Eastern Finland and Honorary …

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Scientists call for urgent action to prevent immune-mediated …

WEBThe ecosystems we live in don't work the way they used to—and that's bad for our health. Climate change, pollution, and falling biodiversity are all damaging our …

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Mental health workers called to emergencies to be eligible for the …

WEBGov. J.B. Pritzker in 2022 signed into law a measure that would eventually create a pilot program for social workers or other mental health professionals to work …

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Mouse study shows how a father's diet can shape the health of his …

WEBA study of mice suggests a father's diet may shape the anxiety of his sons and the metabolic health of his daughters before they are even conceived. New research …

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Cardiovascular care centered on the patient is key and helps …

WEBBarriers to patient-centered care. There are many barriers to incorporating patient-centered care, including those arising from patients, clinicians and health systems.

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Challenges faced by healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic

WEBTwitter. Feedback to editors. In the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, while many of us remained in the safety of our own homes, frontline healthcare workers …

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Cheers to health

WEBThe notion that enjoying a casual beer or sipping on your favorite wine could not only be harmless but actually beneficial to one's health is a tantalizing proposition …

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Research finds free, weekly fresh produce improves diet, physical

WEBStudy details and background: Researchers analyzed health information for 5,286 adults in Alameda County, California, half of whom participated in the …

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What is medicine

WEBMedicine is an ancient and complex social phenomenon, variously seen as art, science and witchcraft. These visions share the goal of curing disease. But it is too …

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