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PITTSBURGH Around 13% of industrial facilities in Allegheny Countys environmental justice communities regularly violate federal clean air or clean water laws compared to just 3% of facilities in non-environmental justice areas, according to a recent study. The research , conducted by researchers at Chatham University and Three Rivers Waterkeeper, a nonprofit clean water advocacy group, focused on Clairton and Homewood two neighborhoods identified as environmental justice communities by the U.S
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said denied claims from a health insurance company could be interpreted by people struggling to afford health-related costs as "an act of violence" against them. "All of that pain that people have experienced is being concentrated on this event. It's really important that we take a step back, this is not to comment and this is not to say that an act of violence is justified, but I think for anyone who is confused or shocked or appalled, they need to underst
House Republicans want to know whether pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) CVS Caremark violated federal antitrust laws by threatening independent pharmacies to keep them from using money-saving tools outside the PBMs network. In a letter to CVS obtained by The Hill, House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) asked the company for documents and communications about pharmaceutical hubs, a type of digital pharmacy service that can streamline the process of accessing and managing complex, high-
Neanderthal genes make up 1-2% of the genomes of non-Africans. Scientists analyzed the lengths of regions of Neanderthal DNA in 58 ancient Eurasian genomes of early modern humans and determined that the introgressed genes result from interbreeding between Homo sapiens and Neanderthals about 47,000 years ago, over a single, extended period of about 7,000 years.
According to the report, the U.S. governments Paycheck Protection programme received multiple fraudulent claims that resulted in the loss of at least $64 billion.
A research team has developed an ultra-thin, flexible film that could power next-generation wearable devices using body heat, eliminating the need for batteries.
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A research team has developed an ultra-thin, flexible film that could power next-generation wearable devices using body heat, eliminating the need for batteries.
Nearly all living organisms use the same genetic code, a complicated mechanism by which genetic information is translated into proteins, the building blocks of life. A new study suggests conventional wisdom about how the code evolved is likely flawed.
Stars similar to the Sun produce a gigantic outburst of radiation on average about once every hundred years per star. Such superflares release more energy than a trillion hydrogen bombs and make all previously recorded solar flares pale in comparison. This estimate is based on an inventory of 56450 sun-like stars. It shows that previous studies have significantly underestimated the eruptive potential of these stars.
Anna Goldman, a primary care physician at Boston Medical Center, got tired of hearing that her patients couldn’t afford the electricity needed to run breathing assistance machines, recharge wheelchairs, turn on air conditioning, or keep their refrigerators plugged in. So she worked with her hospital on a solution. The result is a pilot effort called the Clean Power Prescription program.
Few genomes have been sequenced from early modern humans, who first arrived in Europe when the region was already inhabited by Neanderthals. An international team has now sequenced the oldest modern human genomes to date. The genomes were recovered from seven individuals who lived between 42,000 and 49,000 years ago in Ranis, Germany and Zlaty kun, Czechia.
By Jane Winik Sartwell Carolina Public Press When was the last time you knew the full cost of a medical procedure before going under? Hospital price transparency has been enforced by the federal Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services since 2021, but whether the law is functioning as intended is a topic of heated debate. A new report from the nonprofit Patient Rights Advocate claimed that only 33 percent of North Carolinas hospitals are in compliance with the rule, which requires hospitals to
Researchers have discovered a protein variant that serves as a knob for regulating the body's innate immune response. The findings could lead to new therapies for Long COVID, autoimmune disorders, and more.
Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, reportedly did not have insurance through the company, according to NBC News. UnitedHealth Group said there is no record of Mangione being insured through UnitedHealthcare, as reported by NBC News. The Hill has contacted NYPD for additional comment. We have no indication that he was ever a client of United Healthcare, but he does make mention that it is the fifth-largest corporation in America, which would
Researchers have synthesized new molecules able to quickly capture significant amounts of carbon dioxide from the air, an important tactic in climate change mitigation.
Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free national newsletter here. Anna Goldman, a primary care physician at Boston Medical Center, got tired of hearing that her patients couldnt afford the electricity needed to run breathing assistance machines, recharge wheelchairs, turn on air conditioning, or keep their refrigerators plugged in.
A new analysis reveals that overfishing has caused populations of chondrichthyan fishes -- sharks, rays, and chimaeras -- to decline by more than 50 per cent since 1970. To determine the consequences, a team of researchers developed an aquatic Red List Index (RLI) which shows that the risk of extinction for chondrichthyan has increased by 19 per cent.
Researchers have uncovered in anglerfish a specialized motor neuron population for the first dorsal fin used for 'fishing'. When the first dorsal fin evolved from a swimming and buoyancy aid to a hunting tool, the motor neurons shifted their position in the central nervous system. The findings have implications for understanding the potential of evolutionary processes of vertebrates, including humans.
A new study has mapped 35 years of river changes on a global scale. The work has revealed significant effects on both downstream (44% decrease in water flow) and upstream (17% flow increase) rivers, including flooding, ecosystem disruption, hydropower development interference and insufficient fresh water supplies.
The attorney for suspect Luigi Mangione, who was charged for the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, said he intends to challenge the forensic evidence that police say connect his client to the crime scene. New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Wednesday that the three shell casings found at the scene of Thompsons shooting in Manhattan matched the ghost gun found on Mangione when he was arrested at a McDonalds in Altoona, Pa. earlier this week.
When Noah Michelson pitched the concept of HuffPost Personal a vertical that publishes real stories from real people about real experiences about six times a week to his superiors in 2018, he didnt expect them to bite. But, to his surprise and delight, they did, and the section has taken off: Its narratives often rack up millions of views and even land some authors book and movie deals.
New Evidence Casts Doubt on Some PCOS Diagnoses By Joy Lee New research may challenge the current diagnosis and treatment of a complex endocrine disorder that has long perplexed the medical community: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). In a study published in the Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics in March 2024, researchers suggest s that one of the syndromes phenotypes, or physical variations, Phenotype D, might not fit the traditional PCOS criteria, raising questions about its classification
Navigating the tricky landscape of medical appointments for yourself and your family is no small feat. You may even breathe a sigh of relief when everyone’s checkups are complete. Then, months later, an unexpected bill or letter arrives. All or part of your insurance claims has been denied. There may be an out-of-pocket cost for services you thought were covered.
In a new study, scientists describe how different traits used to choose mates in barn swallow populations are driving the bird to diverge, which could eventually lead to the formation of new species.
Discover how Hartford Healthcare and UConn Law are teaming up to launch a Health Equity Clinic, addressing health disparities through medical-legal advocacy
Scientists have a new method for studying faults that could improve earthquake forecasts, shedding light on where quakes start, how they spread, and where the biggest impacts might be.
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Holidays can sometimes contribute to a troubling trend - high-intensity drinking (HID). Laura Bierut, MD, professor of psychiatry, & public health faculty scholar, explains the difference between high intensity drinking and binge drinking.
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