Socially, Economically Disadvantaged Communities Lack Access to Buprenorphine
Findings not seen for communities with racial or ethnic segregation alone
Smoking Before or During Pregnancy Tied to Severe Neonatal Morbidity
Findings seen even at a low dose of one to two cigarettes per day
Federal Judge Rules That U.S. Military Cannot Reject HIV-Positive Enlistees
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- People with HIV can no longer be turned away if they try to...
Type 2 Diabetes Prevalence Rose in the United States From 2012 to 2022
Disparities in prevalence observed, with higher odds seen among Hispanic, Asian, and Black individuals
Study Reveals Heart Failure Risks in American Indian Communities
Older age, smoking, macroalbuminuria, microalbuminuria, previous MI, diabetes, and glycated hemoglobin predict risk
FDA Approves Updated COVID Shots for Fall
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Updated shots to shield against COVID-19 infection were approved by the U.S. Food...
2020 to 2021 Saw Decline in Life Expectancy for 39 States, Increase for 11
Highest life expectancy at birth of 79.9 years was seen in Hawaii, while lowest of 70.9 years was in Mississippi
AI May Aid Diagnosis of Marfan Syndrome
High accuracy seen using ordinary online photographs
E-Scooter-Related Injuries Occurring More Frequently and Increasingly Costly
Accidents occur most commonly during nighttime and weekend hours
Even Low-Risk Alcohol Consumption Ups Mortality Risk in Older Adults
High-risk drinking tied to higher all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular mortality
