The leading causes of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States — including suicides and fatalities linked to substance use disorders — stem from mental health conditions. Now a federal task force has recommended strategies to help women who are at risk during or after pregnancy. Health Industry, Mental Health, States, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Pregnancy,…
Public health authorities are closely watching an unusual strain of bird flu that has infected dairy cows in nine states and at least one dairy worker. Meanwhile, another major health system suffered a cyberattack, and Congress is moving to extend the availability of telehealth services. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll…
Montana has created a voucher program to help cover room and board costs at low-intensity residential programs for people with addiction. Those running the homes say bridging that care is urgent but that the program’s funding falls far below the need. Medicaid, Mental Health, Public Health, Rural Health, States, Homeless, Montana, North Dakota, Substance Misuse KFF Health…
In humans, the energetic cost of pregnancy is about 50,000 dietary calories — far higher than previously believed, a new study found. Pregnancy and Childbirth, Diet and Nutrition, Research, Reproduction (Biological), your-feed-science NYT > Health In humans, the energetic cost of pregnancy is about 50,000 dietary calories — far higher than previously believed, a new study found.
In contrast to police statements, volunteer medics said they treated serious wounds as UCLA’s pro-Palestinian protest was besieged by police and counterprotesters, including some injuries that appeared to be caused by “less lethal” projectiles fired by cops. California, Public Health, States, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, New York, Utah KFF Health News Inside the protesters’ encampment at…
After comparing people with brain injuries whose life support was continued with those who had it turned off, scientists calculated that around 40 per cent in the latter group may have made some recovery New Scientist – Health After comparing people with brain injuries whose life support was continued with those who had it turned off,…
A University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year’s deadly wildfires on Maui has found that up to 74% of participants may have difficulty breathing and otherwise have poor respiratory health Health ABC News: Health A University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year’s deadly wildfires on Maui has found that…
A scenic fishing village in southwestern England is on its third day under instructions to boil its tap water after a parasite sickened more than 45 people Health ABC News: Health A scenic fishing village in southwestern England is on its third day under instructions to boil its tap water after a parasite sickened more than 45…
Scientists have been unable to find the source of a rare type of Salmonella that affected some people in China. Two children with diarrhea visited a healthcare facility within 24 hours in August 2023. Salmonella Grumpensis was detected in stool samples by a public health laboratory in Shanghai. According to… Continue Reading Foodborne Pathogens, World, children,…
By 2030, there is projected to be a shortage of 120,000 cardiologists in the U.S. Combined with the decline in hospital beds and rising cost of heart failure, healthcare organizations need to find a way to detect heart failure earlier and at lower cost. News from healthcareitnews.com By 2030, there is projected to be a shortage…