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Black men are more likely to die after surgery than their peers, suggests a new study

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Cnn — Among older patients, black men may be more likely to die within 30 days of surgery than their peers, according to a new study. The study, published Wednesday in the medical journal BMJ, suggests that this inequity could be driven by outcomes following elective surgery, for which deaths were 50 percent higher for …

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Women, the elderly, and people on lower incomes are more likely to use sleeping pills, survey finds, despite potential health harms

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Cnn — Millions of Americans say they regularly take drugs to fall asleep or stay asleep, a practice that experts say can be dangerous to their health. A new study has found that about 8 percent of U.S. adults reported taking sleep medication every or most days, with use more common among those who are …

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The science behind ‘greener and cleaner’ for plant health – AgriNews

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NEW ORLEANS—Root, stem and leaf diseases, as well as stressful environmental conditions, are among the constant threats to yield potential—and going “cleaner and greener” can provide much-needed protection. “We know that with some of the diseases that we have today, like tar spot and other diseases, it can contribute to maybe 60 percent of the …

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Harvard brain expert shares 6 things he never does to stay ‘sharp, energetic and healthy’

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As a psychiatrist and neuroscience researcher, I have spent 27 years studying the surprising connections between our mental health, physical health, and brain health. I also learned a lot from my personal journey. In my 20s, I was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, a combination of disorders that increases my risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. …

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Reflecting on two decades of advances in environmental health and science communication

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Editor’s Note: This essay originally published the San Francisco Marin Medicine journal. After Theo Colborn, Dianne Dumanoski and I published Our Stolen Future in 1996, we were “slapped” by one of the leading science journalists of the time, Gina Kolata who writes for the New York Times. Among his criticisms was that a chemical cannot …

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Looking to the future of global health beyond the pandemic

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Experts from around the world working in animal, human and environmental health will celebrate Health Day on November 3 to educate the public on the benefits of a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to preventing, detecting and responding to public health threats . The One Health approach has made significant progress in addressing a wide range …

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New CDC Data Illuminates Youth Mental Health Threats During COVID-19 Pandemic | CDC online newsroom

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The new CDC analyzes, released today, further illuminate the mental health of US high school students during the COVID-19 pandemic, including a disproportionate level of threats some students have suffered. According to new data, in 2021, more than a third (37%) of high school students reported experiencing poor mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, and …

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These 5 foods “aren’t really that healthy for your heart,” says a cardiologist, what she eats instead

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As a cardiologist who has treated thousands of patients, I am often asked which foods to eat for a healthy heart. Of course, you don’t need to be a nutritionist to know that you won’t benefit from a consistent diet of cheeseburgers, donuts, and fries. But there are a number of popular choices that aren’t …

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Sleep may be as important to heart health as diet and physical activity, the research finds

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Subscribe to CNN Newsletter Sleep, But Better series. Our seven-part guide contains helpful tips for getting better sleep. CNN – If you want to keep your heart healthy, add a good night’s sleep to your to-do list, says a new study. Heart disease is the number 1 killer in the country, according to the US …

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