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#heart-disease

Covid-19 was the fourth leading cause of death in the United States in 2022, according to provisional data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.It was the third leading cause of death in the first two years of the pandemic, but there were about half as many deaths from it in 2022 as there were the year before.

Covid was the fourth leading cause of death in the United States last year, dropping from its place as the third leading cause in 2020 and 2021, when virus fatalities were superseded only by heart disease and cancer, the National Center for Health Statistics reported on Thursday.Unintentional injuries a category that includes drug overdoses and car accidents were responsible for more deaths than Covid last year and were the nation's third leading cause of death.

Following a historic settlement in Ciaramella et.al. v. Bassett , a federal class action lawsuit, New York State's Department of Health (DOH) will be required to implement significant changes to the Medicaid dental benefit program.These changes will expand dental coverage to approximately five million Medicaid recipients in New York.

We're halfway through our monthlong newsletter series dedicated to the joys of walking.This week, we're making our walk into a workout.Walking, at any intensity, is good for you.A slow, steady pace has been shown to lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes.But research suggests that increasing the length of your walk can lower the risk of premature death and diseases such as cancer and raising the intensity brings additional benefits.

H undreds of protesters descended on London Bridge as they fought against expansion plans of Ultra Low Emissions Zones (Ulez).Labour mayor Sadiq Khan intends to expand the capital's ultra low emission zone to cover the entirety of outer London but last month, a High Court judge decided five Conservative-led councils could challenge the plan - Hillingdon, Bexley, Bromley, Harrow and Surrey county council.

We've all been there - lying awake in the middle of the night, staring at the clock, doing mental gymnastics to figure out how much sleep we'll get if we could just fall asleep right that second.It's a frustrating, if familiar, scenario, and it's one that actually worsens your insomnia.And, in a new study, researchers from Indiana University recently discovered that clock-watching is not only associated with worsening insomnia but also increased use of sleep aids.

The guest, Steve Milloy, works for a nonprofit that is funded by the coal industry.In the middle of the afternoon, smoke from Canadian forest fires blankets the skyline of New York City, June 7, 2023, as seen from Brooklyn, New York.Andrew Lichtenstein / Corbis via Getty Images As unprecedented, climate change-fueled wildfires in Canada are resulting in record-breaking pollution in cities and towns across the U.S., marking not only a climate event but also a major public health event, a coal-funded lawyer went on Fox News on Wednesday night to spread a particularly dangerous lie: that breathing wildfire smoke doesn't have any negative health effects.

The decision is a huge blow to the Affordable Care Act.SomeMeans / iStock / Getty Images Plus A federal judge in Texas has struck down a major preventive care rule set by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that has allowed millions of Americans to access critical health care like cancer screenings, immunizations, and HIV treatment cost-free, in a decision that experts are saying will have devastating impacts across the country if upheld.

New community diagnostic centres will ensure the Government target of cutting waiting lists is met, Rishi Sunak has said.The Prime Minister has hailed the community clinics as a key plank in his efforts to drive down NHS waits, with six new centres opening across the east of England, the Midlands and the South East.

Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive years.According to the World Health Organization, the average age of menopause is between 45 and 55 years.During this time, a woman's body undergoes several changes that can affect her overall health, including weight gain.

The World Health Organization on Monday warned against using artificial sweeteners to control body weight or reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases, saying that long-term use is not effective and could pose health risks.These alternatives to sugar, when consumed long term, do not serve to reduce body fat in either adults or children, the W.H.O. said in a recommendation, adding that continued consumption could increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and mortality in adults.

Sudanese doctors are turning to social media to reach patients as hospitals and heath facilities struggle to function or close completely in the violence.Volunteers have set up 24-hour helplines on messaging platforms including WhatsApp, staffed by hundreds of doctors and specialists.Only 16% of hospitals in the capital, Khartoum, are operating at full capacity, according to the World Health Organization.

Dr. Rochelle Walensky is leaving her post leading the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, citing progress in the battle with COVID-19.J. Scott Applewhite/Pool / Getty Images Dr. Rochelle Walensky is stepping down as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, citing the nation's progress in coping with COVID-19.

Heart disease is the leading killer of men and women worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, but there are ways to significantly reduce your risk.Along with regular exercise and not smoking, a healthy diet is a key way to keep heart disease at bay.But which diet best meets the dietary guidelines of the American Heart Association?

Heart disease is the leading killer of men and women worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, but there are ways to significantly reduce your risk.Along with regular exercise and not smoking, a healthy diet is a key way to keep heart disease at bay.But which diet best meets the dietary guidelines of the American Heart Association?

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Toronto Tuesday, alerting that smoke from raging forest fires in Quebec could cause high levels of air pollution today and throughout the week.Smoke plumes from the fires "may result in deteriorated air quality through most of this week," said the agency in its statement early Tuesday morning.

ABSTRACT breaks down mind-bending scientific research, future tech, new discoveries, and major breakthroughs.Scientists from across the globe have sequenced and compared the DNA of almost all forms of mammals, in the most massive and ambitious genetics project ever.In a package of 11 studies published on Thursday in a special issue of Science, researchers outline what they've learned from this formidable undertaking, dubbed the Zoonomia Project.

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Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn's largest hospital, is working to transform women's healthcare across the borough to bring the best patient outcomes - particularly with maternal health, heart disease and other ailments that have historically been overlooked in female patients.

Intermittent fasting 18/6 is an eating pattern where you alternate between fasting and eating.The popular 18/6 technique calls for an 18 hour fast followed by a 6-hour interval for eating.This fasting method has many potential benefits, such as weight loss, enhanced insulin sensitivity, and increased longevity.

1. Binge drinking is a pattern of alcohol consumption that involves consuming a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time.
2. Binge drinking can have serious health consequences, including liver damage, increased risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other long-term physical and mental health problems.

Aberdeen GP Rosalind Adam and her colleagues are dealing with more people than ever reporting extreme tiredness, even taking into account their increased workload.The thing is, we are seeing so many patients a day now, she said.Research suggests that 5%-7% of people seeing their family doctor complain about fatigue, said Adam already an enormous number given the 300m GP appointments in Britain each year but I think we are just seeing the tip of the iceberg, given many patients will focus on other complaints first.

A Labour government would reverse the rise in the number of deaths from suicide as part of a health plan to replace pain and anxiety with a hope of a renewed NHS, Keir Starmer will pledge.In a speech on Monday, the Labour leader will say his plan for reforming the NHS will focus on the biggest causes of death in the UK including suicide.

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Labour would give people greater choice over where they receive hospital treatment, the shadow health secretary has pledged.Wes Streeting said organising waiting lists by region would give patients more freedom and help tackle backlogs.Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is expected to commit to delivering the idea across England during a speech on Monday.

Menopause treatments will be revolutionised by a drug that acts directly on the brain to prevent hot flushes, leading doctors have predicted.Speaking after the US approved the first non-hormonal menopause drug, made by Astellas Pharma, experts said the treatment could be transformative for the hundreds of thousands of women in the UK for whom hormone replacement drugs (HRT) are not suitable.

If you live in the US, the stuff you buy-that new dining room table, bag of rice, or pair of pants heading to your home right now-may experience the all-electric future of global transportation before you do.Tens of millions of tons of goods move through California's ports each year, proceeding from ship to port and beyond on hulking semitrucks.

WASHINGTON President Joe Biden on Monday nominated cancer specialist Dr. Monica Bertagnolli to become director of the National Institutes of Health.Bertagnolli is a cancer surgeon and researcher who last fall became the first female head of the NIH's National Cancer Institute.If confirmed by the Senate, she would become the second woman named permanent director of the NIH, one of the world's leading biomedical research agencies.

C oncerns have been raised about the damaging health impacts of noise caused by Tube trains.In a letter to Transport for London (TfL), a cross-party group of politicians at City Hall warned that long-term exposure to Tube noise can contribute to sleep disturbance, heart disease, tinnitus, and impaired cognitive development in children.

Chris Slegg recently discovered his heart was failing and that a transplant might be the only way to save his life.The BBC Sport journalist, who is from south-east London, explains how traumatic it was to receive this news and how he's become something of a pioneer by undergoing a different treatment.

TALLINN, Estonia - A Belarusian man sentenced to jail over a satirical drawing of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has died behind bars, the country's leading rights organization reported on Monday.Are you on Telegram?Subscribe to our channel for the latest updates on Russia's war in Ukraine.

You probably already know about the link between exercise and heart health: Regular exercise promotes a healthier heart and, in turn, a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.But a recent study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session adds some nuance to it.Regular exercise may lead to even healthier cardiovascular health if you have anxiety and/or depression.

May is national walking month a good excuse to do something you've been putting off, or to expand your repertoire of rambles.The weather is perfect for hiking, the days lengthening, and spring flowers greeting walkers in rural spots.Walking cleans and heals the brain and body as well as the environment, and many festivals are designed to welcome those taking to the outdoors for the first time.

Spikes in air pollution increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias, a large study has found.The research, based on nearly 200,000 hospital admissions in China, found a significant increase in risk of arrhythmias in the first few hours after an increase in air pollution levels.Heart arrhythmias can increase the risk of heart disease and sudden cardiac death.

TRUE When you've got a cold, the best thing you can eat is a hearty, nutritious soup, says Lambert.Chicken contains vitamin B12, plus other antioxidants and vitamins which support the immune system and aid digestion.It's also rich in protein, which is good for cellular repair.Adding more veg also increases the vitamins and minerals that are needed to aid recovery.

A "considerable" number of young people in England - about 170,000 aged 16 to 24 - unknowingly have risky high blood pressure, experts are warning.That is about five in 100 young men and one in 100 young women, says the Office for National Statistics (ONS).Although it may not cause symptoms or problems to begin with, it puts extra strain on the heart and blood vessels.

Close Paul O'Grady: TV star and comedian dies at the age of 67 Lorraine Kelly, Piers Morgan, and others from the TV industry have paid tribute to Paul O'Grady, who died on Tuesday evening (28 March).The news of O'Grady's death was announced by his partner Andre Portasio.It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening, he said.

Cranstoun Charity - Noah Hambling Wallington County Grammar School (Image: Quentin Hsu) First give is a programme built to encourage young people to talk about a social issue that matters to their class.This helps build students' confidence, and helps show young people social problems across the world, and what can be done to prevent it.