Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Plants the world over are absorbing about 31% more carbon dioxide than previously thought, according to a new assessment. The research is expected to improve Earth system simulations that scientists use to predict the future climate, and spotlights the importance of natural carbon sequestration for greenhouse gas mitigation.
The Hindu
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Egypt declared malaria-free by WHO after nearly a century of work, marking a historic achievement in global health.
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Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Scientists paint a compelling picture of what happened the day the S2 meteorite crashed into Earth 3.26 billion years ago.
The Hindu
OCTOBER 21, 2024
If we know that genetics and lifestyle affect how long you live, which one is more important? And how do they interact?
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Scientists have discovered the earliest evidence of animal butchery by humans in India.
The Hindu
OCTOBER 21, 2024
HHF’s screening of 200 patients in Mucherla and Meerkhanpet found that 21% had senile cataracts, 18% had immature cataracts, and 15% had refractive errors
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Association of Health Care Journalists
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Extreme risk protection orders issued under red flag laws can be an effective tool for preventing suicide, a recent study found. The research, published in the September issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, found that one potential suicide was likely prevented for every 17 times an order removed guns from people who showed a risk of harming themselves or others.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in understanding how air pollution forms at the molecular level. Their investigation sheds light on the complex chemical processes occurring at the boundary between liquid, in particular aqueous solutions, and vapor in our atmosphere.
KFF Health News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
KFF Health News Midwest correspondent Cara Anthony appeared in a two-part special of Nine PBS’ “Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel” to discuss her reporting for the “Silence in Sikeston” project. The first conversation, which aired Oct. 9, explores the connections between a 1942 lynching and a 2020 police shooting in a rural Missouri community — and what those killings say about the nation’s silencing of racial trauma.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
A new modeling study shows that the El Nino event, a huge blob of warm ocean water in the tropical Pacific Ocean that can change rainfall patterns around the globe, was present at least 250 million years in the past, and was often of greater magnitude than the oscillations we see today.
Association of Health Care Journalists
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Earlier this year, a mass shooting disrupted the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl celebration, killing one person and injuring several. In a multi-part KCUR series, “ The Injured ,” two reporters investigate what happened to the children and adults who survived the mass shooting and are living with the physical and emotional toll for potentially the rest of their lives.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Plants adapt their water consumption to environmental conditions by counting and calculating environmental stimuli with their guard cells.
Science Daily - Public Health
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Expanded treatment options, increased naloxone distribution and targeted education campaigns likely led to a 37% reduction in overdose deaths from opioids combined with stimulant drugs other than cocaine, according to the results of a large federally funded study.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
New study reveals link between oxygen delivery and reproductive success among women living on the high Tibetan Plateau.
RAND
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Meeting the water challenges of today and the future will require federal spending as well as new financial models and revenue streams to ensure equity, climate change adaptation, and sustainability.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
How can lifeless molecules come together to form a living cell?
Association of Health Care Journalists
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Last week, we shared nine follow-up stories journalists could pursue in the wake of STAT News’ excellently-reported series, “ Denied by AI.” The articles by Bob Herman and Casey Ross detailed the dangers of using an artificial intelligence-driven algorithm to assist doctors and insurance case managers in making health care decisions for patients. Their reporting showed how UnitedHealth Group used the algorithm to override clinical judgment in many cases and deny rehabilitation care to seriously
CHIRblog
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces have become vital lifelines for millions, especially for communities of color, significantly reducing the uninsured rate and expanding access to affordable coverage. However, the future of these marketplaces hangs in the balance, with political priorities influencing their stability and funding, particularly regarding federal subsidies.
Mercola
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Imagine waking up every morning feeling revitalized, bursting with energy and confident that your body is functioning at its absolute best. This isn't just a dream — it's a reality you'll achieve with the insights and strategies outlined in my new book, "Your Guide to Cellular Health: Unlocking the Science of Longevity and Joy." I’ve dedicated decades to understanding the intricate workings of the human body, and in this book, I transform that knowledge into actionable steps that will transform
The Hindu
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The Health Minister said no compromises will be made in faculty recruitments or standards of teaching at any of the new AIIMS institutes being set up across the country
Mercola
OCTOBER 21, 2024
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is a neurotransmitter that’s gaining attention for its stress-reducing and sleep-enhancing properties. As someone who’s always on the lookout for natural ways to improve health, I find the growing research on GABA particularly fascinating. GABA is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in your brain, meaning it helps calm down overactive neurons.
RAND
OCTOBER 21, 2024
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is reviving his grandfather's Marxist-Leninist principles as the regime confronts complex regional geopolitics and internal challenges. By returning to the ideological foundations laid by North Korea's founder, Kim Il-sung, Kim Jong-un seeks to reinforce his legitimacy and shield his regime from the fate of the Soviet Union.
Mercola
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Mosquito-borne diseases pose a significant risk to public health, affecting nearly 80% of the world's population. 1 These tiny insects are responsible for spreading viruses and parasites that cause diseases like dengue fever, yellow fever, chikungunya and malaria. According to the World Health Organization, vector-borne diseases account for more than 17% of all infectious diseases and cause over 700,000 deaths annually. 2 The situation has worsened in recent years due to rapid urbanization and p
United States of Care
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The post United States of Care Joins 34 other Health Advocacy and Public Health Organizations in an Amicus Brief to the Supreme Court in Support of Cost-Free Coverage of Preventive Services appeared first on United States of Care.
PHIG Partners
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Rich Hazeltine, Quality Improvement (QI) Accreditation Manager for the Southern Nevada Health District, tells us how his agency transformed their behavioral health scheduling process after Rich connected with a QI mentor at NNPHI’s 2023 Open Forum: Next Generation event, an initiative supported by the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG).
CHIRblog
OCTOBER 21, 2024
While the weather may be cooling down, the research is not! This month we read about Medicare Advantage quality bonus payments, out-of-pocket drug costs for consumers, effects of enhanced premium tax credits on older adults, and strategies to increase eligibility verification and receipt of Marketplace subsidies.
The Hindu
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Last week, U.N. investigators said Israel was deliberately targeting health facilities in Gaza, and killing and torturing medical personnel there, accusing the country of "crimes against humanity".
Science Daily - Public Health
OCTOBER 21, 2024
U.S. babies died at a higher rate in the months following the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health decision, and infant mortality was highest among those born with chromosomal or genetic abnormalities, new research has found. The findings mirror previous research analyzing the experience in Texas after a ban on abortions in early pregnancy and illuminate the consequences of restricting access to abortion care, said researchers who conducted the national analysis.
RAND
OCTOBER 21, 2024
In Virginia, the rules for minors seeking abortion care have many burdensome implications for clinics, hospitals, and patients. This raises an important question: Is this what Virginia lawmakers intended?
Managed Care Matters
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Out racing at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston Friday, so no time to post. Worked out well - lots of good news to start your work including (drum roll…) Thanks for reading Managed Care Matters! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Hurricane Relief More than $1.8 billion in federal aid has been approved for individuals and communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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