The Affordable Care Act (ACA) reduced the ranks of uninsured Americans, but a recent study shows that many U.S. states did little to close racial gaps in health coverage. Researchers found that in the two years after the ACA came into force, some U.S. states showed large reductions in the number of Black, Hispanic and… read on > read on >
The psychological strains of the pandemic can be powerful tinder for political unrest and violence, researchers warn. “The pandemic has disrupted our normal way of living, generating frustrations, unprecedented social exclusion, and a range of other concerns,” said study author Henrikas Bartusevičius, a researcher with the Peace Research Institute Oslo in Norway. “Our investigations show… read on > read on >
In a study conducted in Scandinavia, loss of height among middle-aged women was linked to an increased risk of early death from heart attack and stroke, researchers report. Some loss of height goes along with aging, and previous studies have suggested it may boost the odds of death from heart disease. While women tend to… read on > read on >
Barnacles may be the bane of ships, but they could point to new ways to quickly halt severe bleeding, researchers report. Barnacles are small crustaceans that attach to rocks, ship hulls and even other animals, such as whales. Their ability to cling to surfaces that are often wet and dirty caught the attention of researchers… read on > read on >
When a suspicious skin lesion sends you scurrying to a dermatologist, asking for a full-body skin check could save your life. Dermatologists are twice as likely to find skin cancer with a full-body check, a new study reveals. More than half of the skin cancers discovered were not in the location the patient was concerned… read on > read on >
The Stonewall generation is entering old age, and a new study finds many LGBTQ+ seniors are fearful that the prejudices of staff and fellow residents at nursing homes could leave them vulnerable to continued misunderstanding, stigma and discrimination. In fact, “LGBTQ+ elders often feel the need to go back into the closet because of these… read on > read on >
Emmy award-winning actress Christina Applegate revealed Monday night that she is battling multiple sclerosis. She is perhaps best known for her starring roles in “Married With Children,” “Dead to Me” and “Samantha Who?” “A few months ago I was diagnosed with MS,” Applegate tweeted. “It’s been a strange journey… It’s been a tough road. But… read on > read on >
Colonoscopy screening can help prevent colon cancer by allowing doctors to find and remove potentially pre-cancerous growths called polyps. But if they fail to get the whole growth, the odds of a recurrence are high, a new study shows. The likelihood that it will occur within the next few years more than doubled. Repeat exams… read on > read on >
The fourth U.S. case of a rare and potentially fatal bacterial disease called melioidosis, typically found in the tropics, has been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Genome testing shows that the strain in the latest case in Georgia is linked to the strains of Burkholderia pseudomallei bacteria that caused the three… read on > read on >
Frozen burgers, pizza pockets and toaster strudel. Energy drinks and sugary sodas. Fruit leather and potato chips. Cookies and cereal bars. Fish sticks and chicken strips. These sorts of quick-pick manufactured foods are considered “ultraprocessed,” and dietitians believe they could be at the root of America’s obesity epidemic. A new study has found that two-thirds… read on > read on >
