In 2022, the emergency department visit rate was 47 visits per 100 people, according to an August data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics. Christopher Cairns, M.P.H.,…
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Neighborhood socioeconomic status linked to premature mortality
Low neighborhood socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with premature mortality, according to a study published online Aug. 8 in JAMA Network Open. Wayne R. Lawrence, Dr.P.H., from the National Institutes…
Stressed China youth fuel wellness boom with traditional twist
Credit: kimmi jun from Pexels Popping supplements, drinking herbal teas and signing up for lifestyle classes, China’s youth are turning to the wellness industry as work stress and pandemic memories…
Playing a game to understand the human microbiome
The picnic food choices affect the microbiome. Credit: ISDS—TU Graz Researchers at TU Graz have published a video game about the health effects of the microbiome and what impact our…
Organization urges IOC to cut ties with soft drink manufacturer in interests of athletes, spectators, planet
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The International Olympic Committee (IOC) should cut its ties with Coca-Cola in the best interests of athletes, spectators, and the planet, urge Trish Cotter and Sandra…
Five year hypertension study provides further evidence of the benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Doctors recommend making fruits and vegetables a foundational part of the treatment of patients with hypertension. Diets high in fruits and vegetables are found to lower…
Interplay of sex, marital status, education, race linked to 18 year US lifespan gap
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The interplay of a quartet of sex, marital status, education, and race is linked to an 18 year lifespan gap for US citizens, and while no…
Is your smartwatch making you anxious? Wearables can lead people to stress more about their health
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Wearable trackers and monitors (such as smartwatches) are increasingly popular and sophisticated. For people living with heart conditions, they can provide important information, including updates about…
The health benefits of seaweed—a bath full of bladderwrack might be just what the doctor ordered
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Seaweed, the colorful macroalgae that grows in the ocean, is a food source for marine life and humans. Each type of seaweed has a unique set…
Report suggests nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Addressing 14 modifiable risk factors, starting in childhood and continuing throughout life, could prevent or delay nearly half of dementia cases, according to a new report…
