Millions Uninsured as Medicaid Programs Reduce Coverage: New Data
Millions of Americans have found themselves without health insurance coverage as state Medicaid programs have reduced their coverage, leading to an increase in the national uninsured rate from 7.7% to 8.2% earlier this year,...
Join the Movement: Coachella Valley Heart & Stroke Walk Saves Lives
Cardiac arrest is a serious issue that affects many people in the Coachella Valley. The American Heart Association is taking action to improve survival rates through their annual Coachella Valley Heart and Stroke Walk...
Transforming Mental Health Care in Sierra Leone: Breaking Chains and Building Hope
Abdul Jalloh, the only practicing psychiatrist in Sierra Leone, has been leading a transformation of mental health services in the country over the past six years. Under his leadership, the country's sole psychiatric hospital...
Oropouche Virus Outbreak: Alert for Latin America
The Pan American Health Organization has raised an alert for Latin America due to a surge in cases of the Oropouche virus, a disease transmitted by midges and mosquitoes. The alert was issued after...
Managing High Cholesterol in Children and Teens
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in all cells in the body. It is produced by the liver and can also be found in certain foods. While the body needs cholesterol to function properly,...
Unlocking Faster Dementia Diagnoses Using AI and Brain Waves
Dementia is a growing concern, and Mayo Clinic researchers believe that artificial intelligence (AI) can help with faster and earlier diagnoses. By combining AI with EEG tests, the Mayo Clinic Neurology AI Program (NAIP)...
Navigating Elder Care in Stepfamilies: Challenges and Solutions
Beverly K. Brandt, a retired professor in Arizona, shared her experience of taking care of her stepfather after her mother passed away. She recalled the day when a colleague questioned her decision to care...
Improving Sleep Efficiency: Tips for Better Rest Quality
Improving Sleep EfficiencyIf you find yourself struggling to fall asleep at night, it may be due to your sleep efficiency. Sleep efficiency refers to the amount of time you spend actually asleep compared to...
Get Your Estrogen Levels Tested: Expert Advice and Recommendations
Getting your estrogen levels tested can provide valuable insight into your overall health, especially if you're experiencing symptoms that you can't quite pinpoint the cause of. Estrogen, a crucial hormone that includes estrone, estradiol,...
Empowerment: Lizzo’s Response to Anti-Fat Twitter Comments
Pop superstar Lizzo has been facing a barrage of negative comments about her weight on social media, and she's had enough. In a series of tweets that have since been made private, Lizzo addressed...
MDMA Trials and Weight Loss Drug Availability: Pharmalittle Updates
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Unlock the $20K Prize: Analyze New Food Data in Scientific Research Contest
The American Heart Association recently announced an exciting opportunity for scientific researchers to participate in a data challenge using the food database from the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI). This initiative, co-managed by...