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Ahlia says her GP laughed in her face' when she asked for a water birth and that weight stigma in pregnancy has to stop

Weight stigma negatively impacts pregnant women's healthcare experiences, often leading to trauma and misunderstandings despite their healthy pregnancies.
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An 'unprecedented' good news story about a potentially deadly viral outbreak

Rwanda's Marburg virus outbreak response has seen unprecedented success, with a low fatality rate and recoveries from life-threatening conditions.

Mortality caused by tropical cyclones in the United States - Nature

Natural disasters have complex impacts on health that are often underestimated or mischaracterized when only direct causes of mortality are considered.

How gender shapes health: Women live longer but with poorer quality of life

Sex and gender significantly influence health outcomes, leading to diverse health pathways with different disease risks and life expectancies for men and women.

After Police Kill Unarmed Black People, Sleep Worsens but Only for Black People

Black people in the United States are more likely than white people to report sleep deprivation.
Unequal exposure to police violence could contribute to racial sleep disparities.

An 'unprecedented' good news story about a potentially deadly viral outbreak

Rwanda's Marburg virus outbreak response has seen unprecedented success, with a low fatality rate and recoveries from life-threatening conditions.

Mortality caused by tropical cyclones in the United States - Nature

Natural disasters have complex impacts on health that are often underestimated or mischaracterized when only direct causes of mortality are considered.

How gender shapes health: Women live longer but with poorer quality of life

Sex and gender significantly influence health outcomes, leading to diverse health pathways with different disease risks and life expectancies for men and women.

After Police Kill Unarmed Black People, Sleep Worsens but Only for Black People

Black people in the United States are more likely than white people to report sleep deprivation.
Unequal exposure to police violence could contribute to racial sleep disparities.
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Children born under World War II sugar rationing were healthier adults

Restricting sugar intake during pregnancy and early childhood may substantially decrease the risk of diabetes and hypertension later in life.

Santa Clara County Among First in California to Enroll Incarcerated People in Medi-Cal Before Release | KQED

Santa Clara County initiates Medi-Cal enrollment for incarcerated individuals to enhance health outcomes and community safety before their release.

Women Have A Uniquely Increased Risk for Heart Disease And Doctors Don't Know The Mechanism

Genetic differences between sexes significantly influence the development and presentation of cardiovascular disease.

Weight-loss drugs could be key in lowering US obesity rates experts

Weight-loss drugs like GLP-1 agonists may play an essential role in reducing obesity rates and improving overall health outcomes in the US.

Republicans Are Hazardous to Your Health

Local political conservativism adversely impacts health outcomes, suggesting elections influence community health.
#longevity

Mental toughness might be more important than your diet for living longer

Developing a resilient mindset can significantly reduce mortality risk and potentially increase longevity.

Fewer calories, longer life, but with nuances: The complex relationship between fasting and longevity

Caloric restriction can extend life, but genetic factors play a crucial role in determining health outcomes.

Mental toughness might be more important than your diet for living longer

Developing a resilient mindset can significantly reduce mortality risk and potentially increase longevity.

Fewer calories, longer life, but with nuances: The complex relationship between fasting and longevity

Caloric restriction can extend life, but genetic factors play a crucial role in determining health outcomes.
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8 Patient Education Examples For Different Demographics

Effective patient education empowers individuals to manage their health through engaging and interactive methods, enhancing understanding and fostering collaboration in their care.

Surprising Study Finds Student Athlete Concussions Associated With Slightly Improved Cognitive Performance

Concussions from college sports may be less harmful and even enhance cognitive performance, based on new research findings.
#access-to-healthcare

Inequality's long reach in health care

Healthcare in America is deeply unequal, leading to disparities in access and experiences, potentially worsening in the future.

Residents of This State Receive the Best Health Care in America

The American healthcare system is expensive and inequitable, prevailing in poor outcomes despite high costs.
States like Utah and Maine illustrate the varied healthcare quality and access across the nation.

Inequality's long reach in health care

Healthcare in America is deeply unequal, leading to disparities in access and experiences, potentially worsening in the future.

Residents of This State Receive the Best Health Care in America

The American healthcare system is expensive and inequitable, prevailing in poor outcomes despite high costs.
States like Utah and Maine illustrate the varied healthcare quality and access across the nation.
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No, Michael Bloomberg - black doctors don't offer better care to blacks than white ones

Michael Bloomberg's $600 million donation highlights the urgent need for more Black doctors but rests on the oversimplified premise of racial concordance.

Study Identifies Racial Differences in Rare Endometrial Cancer - News Center

Uterine serous carcinoma tumors in Black patients show more aggressive features than those in white patients, indicating potential racial disparities in cancer outcomes.
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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To Increased Risks For 32 Health Conditions

Eating ultra-processed foods is linked to an increased risk of various diseases and premature death.

Here are the ultraprocessed foods you most need to avoid, according to a 30-year study

Eating ultraprocessed foods is associated with a higher risk of death, with different types of ultraprocessed foods having varying impacts.

Avoid ingredients you don't know': 25 of the healthiest ultra-processed foods you can buy in the UK

High-fibre UPFs, like Shredded Wheat, are associated with better health outcomes. Avoid sugar-sweetened beverages and processed meats.

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To Increased Risks For 32 Health Conditions

Eating ultra-processed foods is linked to an increased risk of various diseases and premature death.

Here are the ultraprocessed foods you most need to avoid, according to a 30-year study

Eating ultraprocessed foods is associated with a higher risk of death, with different types of ultraprocessed foods having varying impacts.

Avoid ingredients you don't know': 25 of the healthiest ultra-processed foods you can buy in the UK

High-fibre UPFs, like Shredded Wheat, are associated with better health outcomes. Avoid sugar-sweetened beverages and processed meats.
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Modern lives are messing up menstrual cycles-earlier starts, more irregularity

Menstrual cycles starting earlier and becoming more irregular in the US population.

Girls of Color Are Getting Their Periods Earlier. No One Quite Knows Why.

Girls are starting their menstrual cycles earlier, particularly among minority and lower-income groups, which can lead to negative health outcomes in the future.

Lawrence Whalley obituary

Research on older individuals' childhood IQ linked to cognitive decline and health outcomes was groundbreaking.

Op-ed | Brooklyn parks can't afford budget cuts for the sake of our communities * Brooklyn Paper

Chronic underfunding of Brooklyn parks leads to budget cuts impacting communities

How to Advocate for Yourself at Doctor's Visits, According to Doctors

Effective communication and advocacy during doctor's visits leads to better health outcomes and satisfaction.

Dietary Supplements Can Reduce Cancer Mortality but May Increase Cardiovascular Mortality - News Center

Postmenopausal women taking calcium and vitamin D had reduced cancer mortality but increased cardiovascular mortality after 20 years.

The Right Amount of Sleep Could Help Prevent This Extremely Common Disease

Not getting enough sleep increases type 2 diabetes risk, especially when combined with unhealthy sleep duration.

Working a 9-5 might actually be GOOD for you!

Working traditional hours might be beneficial for long-term health outcomes.
Transitioning from stable work hours in younger age to volatile hours later may have negative health impacts later in life.

When will you die? Danish researchers build AI algorithm that aims to predict life, and death

Artificial intelligence used to predict life stages and events.
Researchers aiming to forecast a wide range of health and social 'life-events'.

Women benefit more than men from same amount of regular exercise study

Women benefit more from the same level of exercise than men.
Even small amounts of exercise can provide significant benefits for women.

Starmer denies supervised toothbrushing' in schools is nanny state politics

Labour leader Keir Starmer denies that supervised toothbrushing in schools is nanny state politics.
Starmer vows to boost dental services and create the healthiest and happiest generation of children in Britain.

NYC seeking 10k participants in yearslong COVID-19 study

NYC Health Department is launching a multi-year research study to track the long-term outcomes of COVID-19 among New Yorkers.
The study aims to inform policymakers and program planners on the needs and barriers to support services for those experiencing long-term physical and mental health problems.

BK Hospital Discovers Link Between Behavioral Disorders and Poor Health Among Veterans

New research examines the correlation between genetic risk for psychiatric conditions and critical health outcomes among veterans.
Psychiatric conditions like ADHD and substance use disorders overlap with health outcomes expected among veteran populations.
Understanding genetic risk for externalizing disorders can inform early intervention methods to improve veterans' health.

Life Experiences May Shape the Activity of the Brain's Cellular Powerhouses

Investigating the relationship between mental states and mitochondria impact health outcomes.

A recent study called beer and fries part of a plant-based diet. That's problematic for more reasons than you'd think

Nutritional science is less definitive than perceived, with the study not conclusively linking plant-based ultraprocessed foods to negative health outcomes.

Gross-tasting medications can be a barrier to treatment. Philly researchers developed a bitter blocker' to help.

The Monell Chemical Senses Center has developed a taste-blocking substance to combat the bitterness of medication to improve adherence.
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