Exposure to chemicals found in everyday products could affect the amount of fat stored in the body, according to a study by University of Georgia … Chemical exposure could lead to obesityRead more
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Men’s loneliness linked to an increased risk of cancer
A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland shows that loneliness among middle-aged men is associated with an increased risk of cancer. According to … Men’s loneliness linked to an increased risk of cancerRead more
The Danger of the Return of Racial Medicine
In the past few days, liberal Democrats Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, academics Ibram X. Kendi and Keeanga-Yahmatta Taylor, … The Danger of the Return of Racial MedicineRead more
Google is making another attempt at personal health records
Google is making another attempt at personal health records Google is recruiting people to give feedback for a new consumer-facing medical records tool, Stat News … Google is making another attempt at personal health recordsRead more
American Women Are Still Dying in Childbirth at Alarming Rates
In dramatic contrast to the rest of the developed world, the rate of women dying because of complications with pregnancy or childbirth rose in the … American Women Are Still Dying in Childbirth at Alarming RatesRead more
A sleep disorder associated with shift work may affect gene function
Long-term sleep deprivation is detrimental to health, increasing the risk of psychiatric and somatic disorders, such as depression and cardiovascular diseases. And yet, little is … A sleep disorder associated with shift work may affect gene functionRead more
Black People Face Higher COVID Infections & Deaths
As the U.S. vaccine rollout continues to expand, health justice advocates worry about a racial gap in vaccinations. Black communities have been hard hit by … Black People Face Higher COVID Infections & DeathsRead more
A Black doctor died of Covid-19 weeks after accusing hospital staff of racist treatment
A Black physician died of Covid-19 weeks after she described a White doctor dismissing her pain and concerns about her treatment as she lay in … A Black doctor died of Covid-19 weeks after accusing hospital staff of racist treatmentRead more
Brazilian State Suspends Larvicide Use After Reports Point to Microcephaly Link
The Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has suspended the use of a larvicide after reports pointed to a potential link between the chemical … Brazilian State Suspends Larvicide Use After Reports Point to Microcephaly LinkRead more
Half the world to be short-sighted by 2050
Half the world’s population (nearly 5 billion) will be short-sighted (myopic) by 2050, with up to one-fifth of them (1 billion) at a significantly increased … Half the world to be short-sighted by 2050Read more