Women far outnumber men with PTSD
Although post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often thought of as combat-related, there are actually far more women than men who suffer from the disorder, … Continue reading “Women far outnumber men with PTSD”
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Many hospitals detain patients who can’t pay
In more than 30 countries around the world, there are hospitals that hold patients prisoner until they can settle their accounts, sometimes long after … Continue reading “Many hospitals detain patients who can’t pay”
Rural hospital closings on the rise
Nearly 90 rural hospitals have closed in the U.S. since 2010 and many more are at risk of shutting, a trend that has health … Continue reading “Rural hospital closings on the rise”
Poll: Rural communities increasingly open to outside help with opioid epidemic
Many people in rural communities appear open to the idea of accepting help from the federal government and other outside agencies to counter the … Continue reading “Poll: Rural communities increasingly open to outside help with opioid epidemic”
Trace amounts of weed killer found in breakfast foods
More than two dozen common oat-based breakfast products that are marketed to children contain small amounts of a weed killer called glyphosate that may … Continue reading “Trace amounts of weed killer found in breakfast foods”
Genome sequencing may speed diagnosis of drug-resistant TB
The global burden of tuberculosis (TB) is staggering—1.6 million people died from the disease in 2017 alone—and drug-resistant strains are a growing problem. New … Continue reading “Genome sequencing may speed diagnosis of drug-resistant TB”
Can eating organic foods cut cancer risk?
A new study indicates that adults who most frequently consumed organic fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meat and other foods had 25% fewer cancers when … Continue reading “Can eating organic foods cut cancer risk?”
Eat fiber from a variety of sources for maximum benefit
The evidence for health benefits from fiber is remarkably consistent.
Experts question Trump’s plan to define sex at birth
After the New York Times reported that the Trump administration is working on a plan to legally define a person’s sex based on their … Continue reading “Experts question Trump’s plan to define sex at birth”
Malaria genetic surveillance project receives HGI grant
A Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health project to conduct genetic surveillance of malaria parasites in China is one of seven projects to … Continue reading “Malaria genetic surveillance project receives HGI grant”