The Hill

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) defended Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) for her remarks about UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompsons shooting and the countrys health care system, calling it outrageous Thompson was killed. Sanders joined NBCs Meet the Press on Sunday and was asked about Warrens comments that the "visceral" response to Thompsons death is a "warning" about how Americans view the industry.

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NPR Health

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture kicks off a new program looking for highly pathogenic bird flu in the milk supply. Starting this week, they're testing samples of milk intended for pasteurization.

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Preventing Chronic Disease

DECEMBER 16, 2024

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Mercola

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The types of dietary fats we consume and cook with are critical to metabolic health. Over the past century, Western diets have undergone a profound transformation, shifting from traditional saturated fats to polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), predominantly from vegetable oils. This transition, initially driven by concerns about saturated fats' cardiovascular impact, has been increasingly questioned by recent research.

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

When young children's behavior becomes challenging, many parents resort to threats -- from taking away toys to threatening that Santa will skip their house, a national poll suggests.

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The Hindu

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The state-of-the-art facility, which will be operating from Madras Diabetes Research Foundation in Chennai, is aimed at facilitating advance research on diabetes

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The Hindu

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The study found that most of the products provided over 70% of the energy from carbohydrates, while extruded snacks provided over 47% of the energy from fat

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Smart Data Collective

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Agile development is becoming more useful for AI software development teams.

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The Hindu

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Three years ago, caesarean section deliveries in Karnataka made up around 35% of the total deliveries in government hospitals, but it is now around 46%

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NC Health News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

By Jaymie Baxley The remnants of Hurricane Helene destroyed thousands of homes during its catastrophic sweep through western North Carolina in September, leaving many people without a fixed residence in a region where homelessness was already on the rise. The storm displaced residents like Bonnie Goggins Jones, whose mobile home in Buncombe County was rendered uninhabitable by waist-high floodwaters.

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Exploring Health

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Could Psychedelic Drugs Provide Relief for Mental Health Disorders? By Lauryn Palacio Psychedelics are a class of drugs known for their ability to alter the mind. Recently, research in clinical psychology has explored the possibility that psychedelics may be useful for the treatment of mental health disorders. Benefits of psychedelic use include an increased sense of empathy, positive improvements in social behavior, and overall optimistic mindsets.

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Recent measurements with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) cast doubt on the current understanding of the exoplanet Trappist-1 b's nature. Until now, it was assumed to be a dark rocky planet without an atmosphere, shaped by a billion-year-long cosmic impact of radiation and meteorites. The opposite appears to be true. The surface shows no signs of weathering, which could indicate geological activity such as volcanism and plate tectonics.

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HEALTHBEAT

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free New York City newsletter here. New York City officials downgraded the citys drought warning to a watch on Monday, citing significant rainfall that has replenished upstate watersheds. Thanks to recent precipitation and melting snowfall upstate, in addition to our decision to pause the Delaware Aqueduct repair project, were in a much better place than we were a few weeks ago, Mayor Eric Adams said in a statement.

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Science Daily - Public Health

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Though research has shown that people with long COVID are more likely to be unemployed, the statistics don't reveal what patients go through before they cut their hours, stop working or lose their jobs. In a new study involving interviews of people with long COVID, researchers describe how the prolonged illness has affected not only patients' job status, but also their overall well-being.

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The Hindu

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Despite the States 2019 policy on palliative care that envisages bringing together all facilities on a single platform, palliative care remains elusive to patients in tertiary-care hospitals due to a lack of trained professionals

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Mercola

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Foodborne illness is a significant public health issue affecting millions across the United States each year. Characterized by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, it disrupts lives and imposes significant burdens on the health care system. Foodborne illness results from consuming contaminated food or beverages, with bacteria and viruses being the primary culprits.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

DECEMBER 16, 2024

During the growing season, sugarcane workers in Guatemala cut on average six tons of sugarcane per day, six days a week. This population, like many agricultural workers in hot climates, is at increased risk of chronic kidney disease of unknown cause. In the United States, mortality from chronic kidney disease has declined, but worldwide it is increasing.

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Mercola

DECEMBER 16, 2024

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health conditions affecting Americans today. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), almost half of the adult population has high blood pressure. What's worse is that it's dubbed as "the silent killer," as many don't know they have it. Research 1 has shown that hypertension increases your risk for numerous health conditions, such as chronic kidney disease, atrial fibrillation, heart failure and aortic syndromes

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Preventing Chronic Disease

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Public Health Event Management System, Nigeria

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NPJ Women's Health

DECEMBER 16, 2024

npj Women's Health, Published online: 17 December 2024; doi:10.1038/s44294-024-00044-w This commentary highlights significant gender disparities in health and well-being among Indias older population using data from the recent Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (2017-18). Older women reported higher rates of chronic conditions, functional limitations, and women-specific health issues.

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Preventing Chronic Disease

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Countermeasures for Emerging Infectious Diseases

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NPJ Vaccine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

npj Vaccines, Published online: 17 December 2024; doi:10.

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Preventing Chronic Disease

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Spread of Antifungal-Resistant Trichophyton indotineae , United Kingdom, 20172024

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The Hindu

DECEMBER 16, 2024

YouTube said it would allow registered medical workers to apply and undergo verification so that their channels could receive official health product features

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Preventing Chronic Disease

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Social Contact Patterns, Mozambique, 20212022

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HEALTHBEAT

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free New York City newsletter here. Overdose is the leading cause of pregnancy-associated death in New York City, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene alerted health care providers in an advisory letter on Friday. Overdoses accounted for 20 out of the citys 58 total pregnancy-associated deaths (34.5%) in 2021, according to the most recently available city data.

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Public Health Insider

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As 2025 approaches, we have great news for food lovers across King County. Public Healths popular food safety rating system the green smiley face signs in restaurant windows is expanding to include more food businesses. The post Public Healths food safety rating system is expanding! Here’s what to expect. appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.

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Rural Health Information Hub

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Planning grants to support tribes in developing an AmeriCorps program that will engage AmeriCorps members in implementing evidence-based interventions to solve community problems.

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Preventing Chronic Disease

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae Diagnostics

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Public Health Informatics Institute Newsletters

DECEMBER 16, 2024

PHII Director Vivian Singletary celebrates our 2024 public health wins and gets ready for the opportunities and challenges in the new year. The post Reflections on 2024 and looking forward to the new year appeared first on PHII.

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University of Minnesota School of Public Health

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) and the McKnight Brain Research Foundation (MBRF) are pleased to announce that School of Public Health Assistant Professor Sanaz Sedaghat is one of… Continue reading →

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Environmental Health News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This Jan. 22, 2025 webinar, sponsored by Beyond Plastics, features California Attorney General Rob Bonta discussing the lawsuit against ExxonMobil, the largest producer of single-use plastic polymers, for its role in deceiving the public about plastic recycling and chemical recycling.

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Care

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The harrowing journeys of Sudanese refugees fleeing violence to Chad amid the worlds worst humanitarian crisis. The latest news and how you can help.

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Environmental Health News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This two part webinar series is sponsored by the Endocrine Society's Special Interest Group (SIG) on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). The first webinar is scheduled for Jan. 30, 2025, and the second for Feb. 13.

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