In 2000, the healthy life expectancy of Americans ranked 38th in the world. In 2019, we were at 68th – behind China, Cuba and Jamaica. … How Big Pharma Broke American Health CareRead more
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COVID’s Cardiac Connection
Other viruses are known to infect the heart and spur inflammation. Coxsackieviruses, for example, are a major cause of myocarditis and other heart-muscle defects. When … COVID’s Cardiac ConnectionRead more
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TV watching linked with potentially fatal blood clots
The warning comes as a study reports that watching TV for four hours a day or more is associated with a 35% higher risk of … TV watching linked with potentially fatal blood clotsRead more
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Covid Survivors at Higher Long-Term Risk of Cardiovascular Damage
Covid-19 survivors are at an elevated long-term risk of developing heart disease, strokes, blood clots, and other cardiovascular disorders, according to new peer-reviewed research out … Covid Survivors at Higher Long-Term Risk of Cardiovascular DamageRead more
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Sex matters when it comes to disease
A University of Alberta-led study shows that when it comes to susceptibility to infections and other health conditions, sex matters. anemia — a condition in … Sex matters when it comes to diseaseRead more
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Even light drinking can be harmful to health
Drinking less than the UK’s recommended limit of 14 units of alcohol per week still increases the risk of cardiovascular issues such as heart and … Even light drinking can be harmful to healthRead more
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How Indian Mothers have been Deprived of Rs. 84,000 Crores
The Union government has denied millions of Indian women their legal right to maternity benefits worth Rs. 84,000 crores over the last seven years. In … How Indian Mothers have been Deprived of Rs. 84,000 CroresRead more
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Clean air matters for a healthy brain
Cars and factories produce a fine particulate known as PM2.5 that USC-led studies have linked to memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease. Smaller than the width … Clean air matters for a healthy brainRead more
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Psychological treatment for pain relief
Rethinking what causes pain and how great of a threat it is can provide chronic pain patients with lasting relief and alter brain networks associated … Psychological treatment for pain reliefRead more
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Life expectancy gap between black and white Americans
Persistent gaps in life expectancy between Black and white Americans have been highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, this gap has narrowed by nearly 50% … Life expectancy gap between black and white AmericansRead more