As heat waves intensify, new evidence from Ontario shows that resident-room air conditioning can mean the difference between life and death for nursing home residents.
Study: Air Conditioning in Nursing Homes and Mortality During…
Category: 8. Health
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United States Demands Gavi Remove Thimerosal From Vaccines. Here’s Why And What It Means For Public Health
A physician breaks down why the U.S. has asked Gavi to remove thimerosal from vaccines and what the public health consequences are for the world.
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Cigna 2025 Profits Hit Nearly $6 Billion Even As Costs Keep Rising
The Cigna Group reported 2025 net income of nearly $6 billion despite grappling with rising costs of patients in the health insurance plans it sells and administers.
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‘Mobile crisis’ for mental health emergencies is starved for funds : NPR
Therapist Luke Forney (left) and responder Evan Thiessen drive to a home in Bozeman, Mont. after receiving a call about a…
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The Common Virus Scientists Say May Trigger Multiple Sclerosis
A new study reveals how Epstein-Barr virus may provoke immune cells to attack the brain, offering fresh hope for treating multiple sclerosis. Scientists at UC San Francisco have identified a new piece of evidence that helps explain how…
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Medical Conditions That Make It Necessary
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the uterus, and in some cases, the cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. It is one of the most common gynecologic surgeries and is often performed when non‑surgical Continue Reading
Understanding Contagious School Sores Symptoms and Treatment Options
Impetigo in children is a common but highly contagious skin infection that many parents encounter in toddlers and school‑aged kids. Often called “school sores,” it usually appears as red, itchy sores or blisters that crust over…
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Extreme Mood Swings, Symptoms, and Treatment
Bipolar disorder symptoms include dramatic shifts from manic highs—marked by elevated energy, decreased sleep, and risky behaviors—to depressive lows characterized by profound sadness, exhaustion, and thoughts of suicide. These…
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Why This Autoimmune Disease Is Called the “Great Imitator”
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can impact almost every organ in the body, causing symptoms that vary widely from person to person. It’s often called the “great imitator” because its signs—like fatigue, joint pain, rashes, and…
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Air ambulance teams are changing who survives critical injuries
People with life-threatening injuries may be more likely to survive when advanced medical care reaches them by helicopter. Survival data from a regional air ambulance service in South East England shows that outcomes were better than expected for…
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