#health-outcomes tag

Researchers discover a secret weapon that saves babies' lives. And it's not medical

Cash transfers significantly reduce infant mortality rates in low-income settings, comparable to vaccines and anti-malarials.

#nfl

US politics

Dive into the ESPN/KFF Survey of 1988 NFL Players

Mental health

Survey: NFL vets report high toll, few regrets

US politics

Dive into the ESPN/KFF Survey of 1988 NFL Players

Mental health

Survey: NFL vets report high toll, few regrets

more#nfl

fromFuturism

Scientists Fed One Group of People Ultraprocessed Foods and Another Group Whole Foods, and the Difference in What Happened to Them Was Wild

Participants on the non-processed food regimen burned more fat, had lower systolic blood pressure, and lower levels of glycated hemoglobin compared to the processed one.

Food & drink

Healthcare

fromThe Atlantic

2 months ago

So Much for the 'Best Health-Care System in the World'

Republican rhetoric has shifted from praising American health care to opposing universal coverage while cutting medical research funding.

History

fromMedievalists.net

2 months ago

What the Black Death Can Teach Us About Childhood Malnutrition and Adult Health - Medievalists.net

Malnutrition in early life may have increased resilience to the Black Death despite causing long-term health issues.

fromSFGATE

2 months ago

Your Home Might Be Making You Sick-This $584 Billion Trend Wants To Fix That

Where we live plays a much bigger role in our health than previously understood. As much as 80% to 90% of our health outcomes depend on external environmental factors in our wellness ecosystem.

Health

#sleep-health

3 months ago

Mental health

How Cultural Norms May Influence Sleep and Health

Cultural norms influence the relationship between sleep and health; more sleep correlates with better health regardless of local expectations.

4 months ago

Mental health

What's a Healthy Amount of Sleep? The Answer May Surprise You

The optimal amount of sleep varies by culture, not a universal eight hours.

Sleep recommendations should account for diverse cultural norms to improve health outcomes.

3 months ago

Mental health

How Cultural Norms May Influence Sleep and Health

Mental health

4 months ago

What's a Healthy Amount of Sleep? The Answer May Surprise You

The optimal amount of sleep varies by culture, not a universal eight hours.

Sleep recommendations should account for diverse cultural norms to improve health outcomes.

Health Care Deserts: Where A Lack Of Doctors Could Be Hurting Health Outcomes

The United States faces a physician shortage exacerbated by an aging population and increasing illness rates.

Retirement

fromwww.housingwire.com

4 months ago

New Jersey seniors seek out home modifications to age in place

Aging in place is financially viable and beneficial for seniors' health, with companies needing to specialize in tailored services for success.

Healthcare

fromtime.com

Medicaid Expansions Saved Tens of Thousands of Lives, Study Finds

Cuts to Medicaid will cost lives; expansion reduces mortality rates significantly.

Exercise

fromwww.theguardian.com

Exercise can counter side-effects of cancer treatment, biggest review of its kind shows

Exercise counteracts negative side effects of cancer treatment and enhances overall quality of life.

Parenting

fromNew York Post

When your child is born could have a profound impact on their future health - and wealth

A child's date of conception may influence their metabolic health, weight, and athletic potential, as indicated by research findings.

NYC politics

fromStreetsblog