Health

Senate tax bill, anti-vax rhetoric, lung cancer

The use of swear words in journalism has always been a controversial topic. One notable instance of this was in a First Opinion essay on STAT, where the word "bullshit"…

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Circadian disruption by night light linked to multiple cardiovascular outcomes

Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute researchers, in collaboration with colleagues from…

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Why this activist is putting her body on the line for Americans with disabilities

Latoya Maddox, a disability rights activist, found herself at the center of…

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A personal reflection on building a more inclusive and empowering future

Patient education plays a crucial role in empowering patients with knowledge to…

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RFK Jr. vaccine recommendations, esketamine

The health and medicine industry is constantly evolving, with new discoveries and…

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Lifestyle

5 things never to say to a bride before her wedding

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WATCH: TikTok ASMR trend heads to the massage studio in SA

ASMR, short for autonomous sensory meridian…

Why are we so negative? An expert answers

Do you ever find yourself dwelling…

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gonorrhea treatment, CT scans and cancer, NIH

The second study found that the prevalence of suicidal thoughts and attempts among young people more than doubled from 2001…

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The Impossible Choice Many South Africans Face

The story of 60-year-old Nolamethe Ntintili from Nombanjana, a village in Centane in the Eastern Cape, highlights the challenges faced…

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Extreme heat poses threat to mental health

Climate change continues to be a pressing issue, with new research from the University of Adelaide highlighting the potential impact…

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Christi Grimm interview, Crisis at HHS, Medicare rates

That’s it for this week’s edition of Health Care Inc. Thanks for reading.  Stay safe and healthy, Bob Herman STAT…

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Family In The Dark A Month After Limpopo Psych Ward Shooting

The family of mental health user Klaas Ledwaba, who was tragically killed in the psychiatric ward at Philadelphia Hospital in…

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A better understanding of ‘active life expectancy’ in older adults

Older adults prioritize maintaining their independence as they age, with activities such as bathing, dressing, walking, and household tasks being…

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‘Fully fit’ to serve as commander in chief, doctor says

The latest physical exam results for former President Donald Trump have been released, showing that at 78 years old, he…

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Certain food additive mixtures may be associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Food additives are commonly used in ultra-processed products found in supermarkets, with safety evaluations typically done…

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RFK Jr. speech to FDA workers on MAHA agenda, chronic diseases

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered a passionate speech to Food and Drug Administration employees in Washington, DC, urging them to…

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Starch-based microplastics linked to health issues in mouse study

Plastic pollution is a growing concern as the wear and tear of plastic products release small particles that can have…

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