The Hill
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The chief executive officer of UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of UnitedHealthcare, penned a Friday op-ed in The New York Times acknowledging the frustrations of patients with the insurance industry while defending the character of his employees. We know the health system does not work as well as it should, and we understand peoples frustrations with it.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 13, 2024
A new study points to why, and how, Io became the most volcanic body in the solar system.
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Science Daily - Public Health
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Wildfire smoke has long been known to exacerbate health problems like heart disease, lung conditions, and asthma, but now a new study finds that smoke from these fires can lead to poor health thousands of miles away. Researchers found that medical visits for heart and lung problems rose by nearly 20 percent during six days in June, 2023, when smoke from Western Canadian wildfires drifted across the country, leading to very poor air quality days in Baltimore and the surrounding region.
The Hindu
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Union Health Minister confirms Nestle baby products comply with Indian and global sugar standards, following FSSAI inspections.
CHIRblog
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The Biden Administration has proposed a rule to expand coverage of preventive services, including over-the-counter (OTC) contraceptives, without cost-sharing, aiming to reduce barriers to contraceptive access and clarify medical management techniques by insurers. While the proposal could significantly improve access to preventive services, including expanding contraception coverage, its future is uncertain due to potential legal challenges and political factors surrounding reproductive health.
The Hindu
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Paracetamol side effects: Study finds paracetamol increases risks of gastrointestinal, heart, and kidney complications in older adults, challenging its safety and effectiveness.
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Mercola
DECEMBER 13, 2024
In the video above, Dr. Rahul Jandial, a neurosurgeon and neurobiologist, explores the power of dreams, bridging the gap between your waking consciousness and the vivid landscapes of your nocturnal visions. 1 His insights not only challenge conventional perceptions but also offer a scientific framework to understand the profound impact of dreaming on your daily life.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 13, 2024
A new prototype device demonstrates an innovative approach to producing ammonia -- a key component of fertilizer -- that could transform an industry responsible for about one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions.
The Hindu
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The WHO, in its first-ever global status report on drowning prevention, said 92% of drowning deaths took place in low and middle-income countries including India; it urged countries to use the report to raise awareness and guide prevention strategies WHO report says countries should raise awareness and devise strategies to address the issue
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 13, 2024
New radio astronomy observations of a planetary system in the process of forming show that once the first planets form close to the central star, these planets can help shepherd the material to form new planets farther out. In this way each planet helps to form the next, like a line of falling dominos each triggering the next in turn.
HEALTHBEAT
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free Atlanta newsletter here. While Georgia influenza and Covid-19 rates appear to be lower than last year at this time, flu circulation has reached a level that concerns some local health officials. In data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the percentage of state hospital visits for flu-like illnesses remains higher than the national average as of the first week of December.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The galaxy M87, located in the Virgo constellation, provided the first-ever photo of a black hole in 2019, when the Event Horizon Telescope captured an image of the supermassive black hole at the galaxy's center. An international research team has now observed a teraelectronvolt gamma-ray flare seven orders of magnitude -- tens of millions of times -- larger than the event horizon, or surface of the black hole itself.
Exploring Health
DECEMBER 13, 2024
A24’s New Film Reveals the Dangers of Escapism on Mental Health by Jaden Hayes My roommate recommended that I watch a new trans allegory film that he came across on TikTok. Being someone identifying as queer, I was enticed, as trans representation is not often championed within the media. I didnt expect I Watched the TV Glow to stick with me long after the credits rolled.
Your Local Epidemiologist
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Good morning! Happy Friday the 13th. Respiratory season is here, but health policy has dominated this week’s national conversation. Also, while we are making progress on cancer, the RSV vaccine for infants flopped in clinical trials. Here’s the latest. First, a correction In the excitement of introducing a nutrition section of YLE, I left out an important disclosure.
Mercola
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Are you one of those people who feel a sense of dread, loneliness and anxiety when the days start getting colder and the nights become longer? You're not alone; every year, millions of Americans, mostly women, 1 struggle with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as "winter blues." SAD affects around 9.7% of the U.S. population. 2 For some, it doesn't just occur during the winter months they harbor these feelings of depression 40% of the year. 3 And while it seems like a simple case of
Black Health Matters
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Lil Jons Get Low is going from a crunk club-banger to a potential lifesaver. The rapper who had the world snapping their fingers to his early aughts hits has partnered with Cologuard to promote colon cancer screenings. He has recorded and released Get Low #2, a version of the hit dedicated to encouraging people to use the Cologuard kit to get informed about their health.
The Hindu
DECEMBER 13, 2024
A batch of Metronidazole 400 mg and Paracetamol 500 mg tablets were found Not of Standard Quality (NSQ), and the manufacturers have replaced the affected stocks
Association of Health Care Journalists
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Using race and ethnicity categories in research contributes to health inequities but leaving them out can also be problematic, according to a recent consensus report published by the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Racial categories in the U.S., as defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), are complex and fluid, often reflecting national origins or socio-cultural groups.
The Hindu
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The device Aura Vision, which has a multi-camera integrated augmented reality (AR) capability, uses AR technology to assist individuals with various levels of vision impairment.
Association of Health Care Journalists
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) models in health care settings without proper oversight is the most significant health technology hazard for 2025, according to nonprofit patient safety organization ECRI. The organizations 18th annual report of the top 10 health technology hazards listed unmet technology support needs for home care patients and vulnerable technology vendors and cybersecurity threats in second and third place, respectively.
The Hindu
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The petitioner said India has the highest rate of snakebite deaths globally, with approximately 58,000 fatalities each year
CHIRblog
DECEMBER 13, 2024
A new proposal in New York State seeks to reduce rising outpatient care costs by implementing site-neutral payment, which would require insurers to pay the same rate for services regardless of where they are provided. The bill aims to cap payments, eliminate facility fees, and protect consumers from higher costs, potentially saving employers, health plans, and consumers money.
Public Health Newswire
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Special section on improving health outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities garnered interest.
Berkeley Public Health
DECEMBER 13, 2024
A team at the UC Berkeley is examining whether paying doctors can improve a longstanding problem: racial and ethnic disparities in delivery of health care.
The Hindu
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Scientists advocate avoiding fizzy drinks since such beverages have excessive added sugar that can increase the risk of stroke or aneurysm, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation
RAND
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Russia's use of gold has surged since the Ukraine invasion, fueling corruption and human rights abuses while supporting its wartime economy. Disrupting these illicit networks is essential to countering Moscow's influence.
The Hindu
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Every year, seasonal illnesses keep doctors and public health authorities busy; but certain disease patterns have now become clear
Public Health Newswire
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Special section on improving health outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities garnered interest.
Washington University in St. Louis - Institute for
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Timothy McBride, PhD, co-director of the Ctr for Advancing Health Services, Policy & Economics Research & pubic health faculty scholar, explains in a Marketplace Morning Report why so many Americans are getting health care claims denied.
RAND
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The threat of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan is significant, with lessons from France's failed 1884–85 invasion providing insights. Taiwan's geography, use of naval mines, and control of the Penghu Islands are vital for its defense against potential aggression.
Washington University in St. Louis - Institute for
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Public health faculty scholar Jennifer Philips, MD, PhD, professor & co-director, Infectious Diseases Division, describes what makes Mycobacterium tuberculosis a very unique bacterium & her research to understand host factors required for its survival.
RAND
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The U.S. Army aims for its first clean audit after years of failures, investing heavily in improving financial processes. After the U.S. Marines succeeded in receiving a clean audit, the Army is focusing on governance and accountability while addressing problems to achieve audit readiness.
Washington University in St. Louis - Institute for
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Leopoldo Cabassa, PhD, professor, Brown School, & public health faculty scholar, has been selected to present the 2025 Aaron Rosen Lecture - one of the highest honors in social work research - at the Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference
Mercola
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Theres a significant decline in sperm counts over recent decades, highlighting a concerning trend in male reproductive health. 1 While the exact causes remain unclear, certain lifestyle factors are found to increase the risk. Understanding the relationship between lifestyle choices and male infertility is crucial for addressing the global decline in reproductive potential.
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