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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.
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The drought that lasted through the summer of 2022 was especially intense and caused the soil in many regions of Europe to dry out substantially. Public discussions about the causes repeatedly broached the question of the extent to which climate change intensified this extreme weather event. A research team has now discovered that more than 30 percent of the extraordinary intensity and physical extent of the drought can be attributed to human-induced climate change.
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The drought that lasted through the summer of 2022 was especially intense and caused the soil in many regions of Europe to dry out substantially. Public discussions about the causes repeatedly broached the question of the extent to which climate change intensified this extreme weather event. A research team has now discovered that more than 30 percent of the extraordinary intensity and physical extent of the drought can be attributed to human-induced climate change.
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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
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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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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
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?
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.
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