New research indicates politics may be a matter of life or death. A study published June 7 by the BMJ examined mortality rates and voting patterns in the past five presidential elections, and found that people who lived in jurisdictions that consistently voted Democratic fared better than those that voted […]
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DVIDS – News – “Men’s Health is Everyone’s Health,” so Get Involved
FORT BRAGG, NC. — Men have a reputation of not wanting to go to the doctor, however, a visit to the urologist may surprise men that they are not alone, and one visit is a step closer to receiving answers and treatment. June is Men’s Health Month, a time […]
Beginning in Mid-July, Dial 988 for the Mental Health Hotline | Smart News
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Later this summer, people will be able to call, text or online chat the number 988 to connect with mental health counselors. Pexels Since 2005, individuals experiencing mental health crises in the United States have had to call a 10-digit phone number to connect with someone who can help. Soon, […]
Men’s Health Month: Males less likely to seek care, more prone to disease than females | Local News
Over 70% of men would rather do household chores than visit a doctor, and only half practice preventative care. Will Klein These percentages, from a 2019 Cleveland Clinic survey of 1,174 adult males, may partially explain why, on average, men live 5 years less than their female counterparts. “Men tend […]
AARP’s Billion-Dollar Bounty | Kaiser Health News
In September, AARP, the giant organization for older Americans, agreed to promote a burgeoning chain of medical clinics called Oak Street Health, which has opened more than 100 primary care outlets in nearly two dozen states. The deal gave Oak Street exclusive rights to use the trusted AARP brand in […]
‘Not a time for panic’: Dane County health chief hints at mask recommendations, urges calm | Local News
Lucas Robinson | Wisconsin State Journal Madison and Dane County officials said they might bring back mask recommendations should COVID-19 metrics hit thresholds set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But they stressed that the public is far better prepared to weather any future spikes in the disease. […]
Many Older Women Have Active Sex Lives, But Menopause Can Interfere | Health News
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay) WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many women remain sexually active into their 70s, but for others, menopause symptoms and chronic health issues get in the way. Overall, 43% said they were sexually active, be that intercourse, foreplay and caressing, or masturbation. A […]
Food as Medicine: How Health Systems Are Addressing Hunger | Health News
Hospitals and health systems are expanding their visions of population health to include more effective approaches to manage – and even fend off – chronic diseases and conditions. In fact, many institutions are successfully applying their expertise in community health to help people stay out of the hospital by addressing […]
Swimming for Weight Loss | U.S. News
Establishing an effective, sustainable exercise routine is a key component of any weight-loss strategy, says Russell F. Camhi, a primary care sports medicine physician at the Northwell Health Orthopaedic Institute in Great Neck, New York. He’s head team physician at Hofstra University in Uniondale, New York, and an assistant professor […]
APRIL ANDERSON: Nutrition tips during pregnancy | News
During pregnancy, you need more of certain nutrients to keep you and your baby healthy. It’s best to get these nutrients mostly from food and drinks, but it may be hard to get enough. That’s why most doctors also recommend a daily prenatal supplement (also known as a prenatal vitamin). […]
Today’s coronavirus news: Quebec becomes last province to lift masking health order
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The latest coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Saturday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if available. 8:05 a.m. Quebec was the first province in Canada to impose a mask mandate after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and on Saturday, it became […]
Rise in gestational diabetes among expectant mothers: BMC | Mumbai news
Mumbai In the last three years, civic-run hospitals recorded a rise in cases of gestational diabetes (GDM) among pregnant women, data from the health department of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) shows, which doctors attribute to an increase in lifestyle diseases and improved screening. GDM is defined as glucose intolerance with […]