Preterm birth linked to higher blood pressure and anxiety in adults
A University of Rhode Island-led cohort study links preterm index of cumulative medical risk from birth to year 12 to adult disorders at age 35.
Psychology & Psychiatry
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Trump voters wanted relief from medical bills: For millions, the bills are about to get bigger
President Donald Trump rode to reelection last fall on voter concerns about prices. But as his administration pares back federal rules and programs designed to protect patients from the high cost of health care, Trump risks pushing more Americans into …
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Healthy diet patterns associated with reduced risk of type 2 diabetes regardless of ethnicity
A large new meta-analysis of more than 800,000 participants to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Vienna, Austria (15–19 September), shows that high adherence to three well-established hea…
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Cosmetic surgeries led to disfiguring injuries, patients allege
A few days after a harrowing cosmetic surgery procedure, Erin Schaeffer said, she woke up with fluid leaking from an open wound in her stomach.
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Early patient involvement leads to better health outcomes: A patient-centric approach to digital health innovation
Patient-centricity is often seen as a matter of ethics, something that “should” be done on principle. A white paper demonstrates that patient-centricity is not just an ethical imperative, but strategically essential for digital health solutions to buil…
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Large study uncovers specific impacts of flooding on older adult health
New research examining 17 years of data from Medicare hospitalization claims and major flooding events finds increased rates of skin diseases, nervous system diseases, and injuries or poisonings among adults aged 65 and older following major floods.
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Fast food, screens, and no greens: A recipe for teen health trouble
When a cheeseburger costs less than a punnet of strawberries, it’s clear the odds are stacked against healthy choices—especially for teenagers.
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Study shows young adults who use high strength cannabis do not ‘titrate’ to less risky levels of use
A new study published in Addiction has found that young adults in the US do not “titrate” when using strong cannabis. In other words, they do not use less cannabis to compensate for the stronger potency. In fact, it’s the opposite: young adults who rep…
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Curbing roadway fatalities hinges on shared responsibility and rethinking safety
Drivers are not the only ones to blame for roadway fatalities.
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Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system with Big Tech’s help
The Trump administration is pushing an initiative for millions of Americans to upload personal health data and medical records on new apps and systems run by private tech companies, promising that will make it easier to access health records and monito…