The Hill

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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

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Environmental Health News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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

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The Hill

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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.

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KFF Health News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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.

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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.

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NC Health News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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

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HEALTHBEAT

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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.

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Mental Health and Public Health Climate Change and Health Health Equity 102

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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.

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Researchers have synthesized new molecules able to quickly capture significant amounts of carbon dioxide from the air, an important tactic in climate change mitigation.

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Managed Care Matters

DECEMBER 12, 2024

With the GOP controlling all power in Washington, potential cuts to Medicaid are on the table, cuts that would result in major financial problems for providers - especially rural, inner city, and not-for-profit hospitals. If states slash Medicaid, many rural Americans will be in deep trouble. Thanks for reading Managed Care Matters! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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.

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The Hill

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Fewer children in the U.S. have gotten a flu vaccine in 2024 compared to last year, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of Nov. 30, about 36 percent of the nations children aged six months to 17 received a flu vaccination, a drop from last years 43 percent. These numbers could change since roughly 10 percent of children had a parent report they intend to get their child vaccinated and about 14 percent had a parent say they will probably get their

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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.

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Exploring Health

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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

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Reproductive Health 82

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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.

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Berkeley Public Health

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Tax increases on sugar-sweetened drinks are associated with significant changes in social norms and attitudes about the healthfulness of sweet drinks

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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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The Hindu

DECEMBER 12, 2024

COVID-19 is widely regarded as the first instance of a real Disease X after the WHO introduced the concept in 2018.

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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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The Hill

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Researchers are linking human activity to increased gene transfer from soil bacteria to humans.

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The Health Care Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

By STEVEN ZECOLA Steven Zercola is back with his latest insights into research in Parkinson’s disease. You can say previous part of this series here In its latest report , the National Institute of Health (NIH) references 508 active Parkinsons disease (PD) projects as the recipients of $243M in grants. A few caveats are warranted about these numbers: The information is not as precise as it seems.

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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.

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Public Health Newswire

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Comments on proposed rule now accepted through Jan. 14.

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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.

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University of Minnesota School of Public Health

DECEMBER 12, 2024

From asthma to lung disease to cancer, the list of diseases attributable to air pollution is extensive.

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Colony surveys of common murres, an Alaskan seabird, show the full effects of the 2014-16 marine heat wave known as 'the blob.' Analysis of 13 colonies surveyed between 2008 and 2022 finds that colony size in the Gulf of Alaska dropped by half after the marine heat wave. In colonies along the eastern Bering Sea, west of the peninsula, the decline was even steeper, at 75% loss.

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Becker's Hospital Review - Health Equity

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Discover how Hartford Healthcare and UConn Law are teaming up to launch a Health Equity Clinic, addressing health disparities through medical-legal advocacy

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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.

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

DECEMBER 12, 2024

AMCHP Announcements Never miss our updates! Sign up for our newsletters , and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook , X (Twitter) , and Threads. Deadline Approaching! Call for 2025 AMCHP Annual Award Nominations is Open Until December 16 We are still accepting nominations for the 2025 AMCHP Annual Awards through December 16! The awards will be presented at the AMCHP Annual Conference , held in person only from March 15-18, 2025, in Washington, DC.

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Maternal and Child Health Health Policy and Advocacy Organizations Health Education and Training Organizations Emergency Preparedness and Response 52

Public Health Newswire

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Comments on proposed rule now accepted through Jan. 14.

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Washington University in St. Louis - Institute for

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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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Black Health Matters

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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.

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