Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New UCLA-led research suggests that patient mortality rates, readmissions, length of stay, and health care spending were virtually identical for elderly hospitalized patients who were treated…
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New parents left unprepared due to UK Government health failures, report warns
Mothers and fathers left unprepared for parenthood by government health failures. Credit: University of Southampton Expectant mothers and fathers are being failed by the UK Government’s outdated public health plans…
Sargassum seaweed carries potential for respiratory problems, says medical toxicologist
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A 5,000-mile floating mass of seaweed has already started washing up on Florida beaches, and with it, the potential for respiratory health concerns. A Baylor College…
Study finds that eight factors put Black adults at greater risk of early death
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Black adults who live in the United States have a 59% higher risk of premature death than White adults. A new study from Tulane University published…
Afternoon exercise linked with greater improvements in blood sugar levels for patients with type 2 diabetes
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Over 37 million Americans have diabetes, and 90 to 95% of that population are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Lifestyle interventions, such as a healthy diet…
Here’s why they happen—and how to prevent them
For some people, going for a run can trigger what’s known as a “runner’s high,” a short-lasting feeling of euphoria or relaxation. But for others, running can trigger something far…
Wildfire smoke can harm human health, even when the fire is hundreds of miles away – a toxicologist explains why
Smoke from more than 100 wildfires burning across Canada has been rolling into North American cities far from the flames. New York City and Detroit were both listed among the…
How wildfire smoke can harm human health, even when the fire is hundreds of miles away – a toxicologist explains
Smoke from more than 200 wildfires burning across Canada has been turning skies hazy in North American cities far from the flames. We asked Chris Migliaccio, a toxicologist at the…
Heart attack patients with strong legs have better prognosis, finds research
Credit: CC0 Public Domain People with strong legs are less likely to develop heart failure after a heart attack, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2023, a scientific…
Taking Strides: Why Walking Is Not So Popular in the U.S
Summary: Walking is less popular and more perilous in the U.S. than in other countries, according to a new study. Comparing U.S. statistics to European counterparts like the U.K., Germany,…
